Bhutan is one of the world’s most mysterious(神秘的)countries. Visiting it can be challenging, but there’s a new drive to finally cross it off the bucket list in 2022, as its breathtaking Trans Bhutan Trail(小径)will be reopening to travelers for the first time in 60 years.
According to the Bhutan Canada Foundation -the main donor to the restoration project — the 250-mile route connects nine districts, 28 local governments, one national park and 400 historic and cultural sites. Travelers who follow the entire trail route will cross 18 major bridges and climb 10,000 stairs. It will be possible to walk or mountain bike there.
“This is a community-based project in both its building and operation which will restore an ancient cultural treasure and provide a sustainable, net zero carbon experience in the country for travelers,” says Sam Blyth, chair of the Bhutan Canada Foundation. “The Trans Bhutan Trail also reflects the country’s philosophy of Gross National Happiness and will allow the children of Bhutan to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.”
The trail’s westernmost point is the town of Haa, which is near the border with Tibet, China. The eastern most point is Trashigang, near the border of India’s Arunachal Pradesh state. According to a representative for the Bhutan Canada Foundation, an ambitious walker could cover the whole trail in about a month, but most tourists will likely enjoy shorter parts of the trail on three-, four-, or seven-day trips.
Due to its “high value, low impact” tourism strategy, Bhutan averaged just a few thousand visitors in atypical year before COVID-19 occurred. As part of its aim to avoid over tourism, the country charges a mandatory(强制的)$250 per day fee, which includes land transport, accommodations, food and guide service. The cost makes it somewhat prohibitive for many people to visit. And walkers to the Trans Bhutan Trail will have to apply for a permit. They can do this beginning in April.
【小题1】What do we know about the Trans Bhutan Trail?| A．It connects several national parks. |
| B．It has been left unused for decades. |
| C．It has been maintained by the local governments. |
| D．It is more popular with mountain bikers than walkers. |
| A．It allows children to reflect on themselves |
| B．It provides a community experience for travelers |
| C．It teaches people to learn from their happy ancestors. |
| D．It builds a connection between current and past generations. |
| A．Choose from four types of short trips. |
| B．Collect ancient treasures along the way. |
| C．Explore Haa at the trail’s easternmost point. |
| D．Take a month-long trip to cover the whole trail. |
| A．Putting profits first |
| B．Giving fines to badly-behaved visitors |
| C．Developing tourism without putting nature at risk |
| D．Offering tourists high-quality accommodations and food. |
Whistler Olympic Park, having hosted ski jumping, cross-country skiing and biathlon (冬季两项) for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, remains an active centre for competitors, the local community and visitors. Located a short drive south of Whistler, the park offers activities and programs all year-round.
Winter at Whistler Olympic Park
Discover Whistler Olympic Park through cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon and more.
Find yourself in the park’s wonderful landscape and discover its Olympic history.
Take a lesson such as ski jumping in the youth program.
Summer at Whistler Olympic Park
Open daily for tours, self-guided activities and sightseeing from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is a small park access fee ($15/vehicle). This fee is for the benefit of local, national and international Nordic athletes for summer and winter training. Free park entry for 2020/2021 season pass holders and non-motorized vehicles.
Tours
Olympic Biathlon Tour
Feel like an Olympic competitor with this hands-on introduction to biathlon! On your walk to the shooting area, learn about the park’s sports and history. It also provides the best angle for taking photos of the Olympic monuments.
Take aim and shoot a real gun! In a mini race, including walking and running, get your heart rate up, stay focused and take aim to hit the targets!
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 8 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: Adult $55, Youth $45
E-Bike & Biathlon Adventure Tour
The comfortable electric assist mountain bikes have wide wheels for a smooth ride, and an electric motor to help you climb hills with ease.
Visit the Olympic monuments and enjoy exciting viewpoints, such as the Top of the World lookout .
Test your skills at the biathlon area, shooting at Olympic targets.
Tour Dates: Daily from June 28—September 1, 2020
Ages: 10 and up (under 19 with an accompanying adult)
Pricing: $95 per person
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【小题1】Which group of visitors can enjoy free park entry?| A．Children under age 8. |
| B．2020/2021 season pass holders for. |
| C．Locals from the community. |
| D．Teenagers with parents. |
| A．Ride a bike around the lake. |
| B．Gather around the open fire. |
| C．Visit no place but the Olympic monuments. |
| D．Photograph monuments at the best angle. |
| A．A sports and leisure centre. | B．Exciting sports adventures. |
| C．Year-round training programs. | D．History of an Olympic Park. |
If you really love Elvis, you won't want to miss our special Hound Dog Tour in August. It's a fun musical tour exploring the places that Elvis lived, worked, and played, and has become an Elvis Week tradition.
But no matter what time of year, no visit to Memphis is complete without a tour of Elvis' beloved home, Graceland. Since the recent remodeling and expansion of the Visitor's Center, there's more to do and see than ever before!
See exciting Elvis sites such as ：
Sun Studio
The Presley's Lauderdale Courts apartment
Elvis' high school
The Overton Park Shell, the theater where he performed his first big show in 1954
The original Lansky Bros, clothing store
The former Memphian Theater
Elvis Week Schedule ：
Sunday Aug. 11 1 ：00 pm
Wednesday Aug. 14 1 ：00 pm
Friday Aug. 16 1 ：00 pm
The following is included with the price of each ticket ：
Round-trip transportation to Graceland from downtown Memphis Graceland mansion audio tour and orientation film Full access to the Visitor Entertainment Complex
Elvis Presley Automobile Museum
Join us today for this unforgettable adventure into the world of Elvis! Please be aware that, due to exhibit construction and restoration, Graceland may close an exhibit or attraction, remove or exchange handicraft works on display, or change operating hours without prior notice and without refund or compensation (补偿).
【小题1】What can be learned about Hound Dog Tour?| A．It is now part of Elvis Week. | B．It usually lasts about a month. |
| C．It covers adventures in Graceland. | D．It attracts more attention than before. |
| A．Attend live theatre shows. | B．Visit Elvis5 former primary school. |
| C．Enjoy morning performances. | D．Enter the Entertainment Complex. |
| A．They must be aware of prior notices. |
| B．They should follow the original timetable. |
| C．They can have compensation for any loss. |
| D．They may miss originally owned contents. |
| A. Real winners of tourism B. Negative effects of tourism C. Growing tourism in the world D. Developing tourism with caution E. Benefits to the locals from tourism F. Tourism problems and possible solutions |
On the Mediterranean island of Majorca in Spain, the locals are angry. Too late. In the last quarter of 20th century, they obtained profit from foreign visitors wanting to buy up property on their beautiful island. Suddenly, it occurred to Majorca that the island no longer belonged to them. Its 630,000 inhabitants（居民）are increasingly convinced that the 14 million visitors a year are far too much of a good thing. Water is in short supply, pollution is worsening, and there is no affordable housing left for them to buy.
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Tourism is the world’s largest and fastest growing industry. In 1950, 25 million people traveled abroad; last year, it was 750 million. The World Tourism Organization predicts that 1.6 billion people, by 2020, will travel each year, spending over two trillion（万亿）US dollars.
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The host country may not see many benefits. In Thailand, 60% of the $ 4 billion annual tourism income leaves the country. Tourists arrange by travel companies tend to stay at a big foreign-owned hotels, buying few local products. Mass tourism（团队旅游）usually leaves little money inside the country and most of the money goes to the airlines, the tour operators,and the foreign hotel owners, who are the final winners of tourism.
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These days the industry’s most urgent question may be how to control the flow of tourist. A typical example of this is Italy, where great cultural centers like the Florence and Venice can’t handle all the tourists they get every summer. In Florence, it’s half inhabitants have to live with the pollution, traffic jam, and crime caused by 11 million visitors a year. Now there is talk about how to solve these problems, like raising hotel taxes, or even changing admission to some public squares. The idea is to discourage at least some visitors, as well as to pay for cleaning up the mess.
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For many poorer countries, tourism may still offer the best hope foe development. The Vietnamese are doing their best to open up their country. Libya has paid $ 1 million for a study. They all wanted tourists. Yet if something isn’t done, tourism seems certain to become the victim of its success. Its effect on the environment is a major concern. For this reason, tourist organizations need to have second thoughts about what exactly they are trying to sell.
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