As Shaoxing is a water town, the unique transport named Wupeng boat     1    (emerge) in this particular location in the Tang Dynasty. Wupeng boat, a Chinese gondola, also     2     (know) as black awning (雨篷) boat, got its name from    3    dark colour of its awning. There are straw mats for people to sit and lie on board. As the space is rather small, the boat may lose balance or even turn over if passengers stand on it. Each boat can hold about four persons. It is run by human power,     4     is another typical fact about this boat.

Wupeng boat has now become the symbol of Shaoxing. The famous Chinese writer Lu Xun mentioned this boat in many of his    5     (publication) because floating in a Wupeng boat is not only part of his childhood but also people’s life in Shaoxing. The breeze and     6     (cool) of water in summer would bring you a pleasant outdoor experience. Thus, the best time to ride Wupeng boats in Shaoxing is from March to September. But other months would be a good option for experiencing it     7     fewer travelers around.

Wupeng boats in different spots around the city have various routes.You can     8    (careful) choose and appreciate the historical     9    cultural old town on the small boat. Once you get to Shaoxing, find one of the few Wupeng boat ports, and ask what route they follow     10     (make) sure you see the attractions from your wish list.