Highly-immersive (沉浸式的) tailored science tours in the UK

Explore London’s notable sites of scientific interest and a few hidden attractions on an urban walking tour along the River Thames. Start at Kew Bridge and walk to the Thames Barrier during the day with exclusive talks in the evening from the New Scientist editors. You will never be far from the river as you experience a wide range of topics.

Discover Edinburgh and Glasgow’s most famous scientific thinkers, and learn about their ideas. Enjoy expert talks and explore key sites from the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of incredible scientific and intellectual creativity in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Take part in walking seminars and enjoy several museum trips, as well as visits to two fantastic industrial sights, the Falkirk Wheel and the Whitelee Windlarm.

Immerse yourself in the early human periods of the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages. Explore the prehistoric origins and evidence across Wiltshire and Dorset. Visit several National Trust, English Heritage and UNESCO listed sites including Stonehenge,Old Sarum, Avebury Circle and Maiden Castle and hear talks from the directors of the Wiltshire and Salisbury museums about their archaeology collections.

Rewilding is becoming a global phenomenon, and all about the native species that are being reintroduced to the British countryside.During this tour, there will be a small-group walking safari of the 400-acre rewilding site, a chance to see the animals in their breeding (繁殖) centre plus several opportunities to go beaver watching.

While travelling somewhere in our hearts, we wish we could stay for a few more days, but, we don’t. Why don’t we? Mainly because of work demands, last-minute arrangements at home, etc.

However, this is only our mindset and concerns; we can enlarge the vacation for a few more days. 【小题1】

For better mental health. Your daily routine is stressful, and you are tied to a lot of personal and professional commitments. You can’t get rid of them permanently (永久地), but you do need a break from all the stress and mental sufferings. 【小题2】 This is because you may not be making trips regularly, so the one trip you take should be satisfying.

【小题3】 As discussed in the first point, vacationing lowers stress and improves mental health. When one’s mental health is in good shape, one’s physical health follows suit. This is because both psychological (心理的) and physical health is firmly connected. Reduced stress lowers the risk of heart problems. So, lengthen your stay to gain mental harmony and avoid physical health risks.

Since the weather changed. You eagerly planned your trip and arrived at your destination only to discover that it was pouring severely. If this happened, you might have only enjoyed some things and spent the rest of your time in your hotel room. 【小题4】 And the days turn sunnier, ideal for touring and exploring the place. So, it’s better to stay longer to avoid missing out on the vacation.

Still not satisfied. Assuming that you live on monthly paychecks, vacations are a once-a-year occurrence. 【小题5】 If you are not pleased and find it difficult to wave farewell to the place, then satisfy your inner wants. Trust me, you won’t be sorry afterward about blowing a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

The upcoming China-Central Asia Summit is to be held in Xi’an, which has a history of over 3,000 years and enjoys a reputation as a “Living History Museum”. If you are among the participants, just enjoy the following.

The Terracotta Army

It is one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. Discovered in 1974, the army of Terracotta Warriors was constructed by China’s First Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) with a collection of thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers and horses differing in facial features and expressions, clothing, hairstyle and also body position.

Ancient City Wall

It was built in the 14th century by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, where you can enjoy a good view of the city.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

One of China’s most famous Buddhist pagodas, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) for the study of Buddhist scriptures (经典). One of its main functions was to store scriptures brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveler Xuan Zang.

Shaanxi History Museum

It is home to over 370,000 precious treasures unearthed in Shaanxi. Its collections range from bronze wares to pottery (陶) figures, gold and paintings from the Tang Dynasty tombs. Among its precious collections, some pieces have been listed as national treasures.