Once it was aired on the Chinese online video platform, the Longest Day in Chang' an, a high-quality detective thriller web series, became an audience favourite. Set in Chang' an, China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis during the Tang Dynasty, the 48-episode series revolves around how detective-turned-prisoner Zhang Xiaojing and Li Bi, head of Chang'an's anti-terror department, teamed up to stop a terrorist attack on the eve of the Lantern Festival. The events in the drama series take place within a span of 24 hours.

Shot in the ancient Chinese city of Xi' an in Shaanxi Province, this popular TV drama has made the city a tourist hot spot. Thousands of tourists have been flooding into this city to experience the magnificence and glory of its scenic spots that have been portrayed in a fascinating manner in the TV serial. "In the first week of this month, online enquiries about flight ticket bookings to Xi'an recorded a 130-percent year-on-year peak," said Ctrip, China's largest online travel agency.

“Xi'an had been a hot tourist destination long before the TV drama became popular. The serial portrays the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty of Xi' an. This has made the city even more popular. The media exposure makes those sites attractive choices for vacations,” said a senior director at Ctrip.

It's not just Xi'an that is reaping the benefits of exposure via mass media contents. Suzhou, Chongqing and Bayanbulak Grassland have also become go-to destinations for domestic tourists as films such as Pegasus and TV dramas such as All Is Well were set or shot there. This trend of Chinese tourists flooding in places featuring in entertainment is extending to even destinations abroad. Thailand, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic and Iceland have shone as tourist destinations among Chinese travelers, especially the younger lot, thanks to films and TV dramas that were shot there, Ctrip found.

Those born in the 1980s account for 32 percent of Chinese travelers. Those born in the 1990s and 2000s make up for 27 percent and 13 percent, respectively, according to Ctrip.

“They are the main viewers of some popular shows. They pay attention to the beautiful scenery as highlighted in entertainment shows. Combined with the impact of top stars in such shows, their fans would like to go on trips to those places. Some even travel while shoots at such places are on,” Ctrip introduced.

Backpacking may not seem like the ideal way to travel and explore Singapore as the city has always appeared to appeal to luxury travelers. However, it’s more than possible to stay in a hotel in Singapore on a budget as well.

Bunc Hostel     

It is located in Little India, which is full of life and is a great place to shop. It’s also a top choice if you’re looking to stay in a private room in a Singapore hostel as it offers a standard double room in addition to the dorms.

Fisher BnB     

It is conveniently located just 3 km away from the Orchard Road and 1 km away from Lavender MRT Station and Farrer Park MRT Siation. It’s a good hostel in Singapore for   international students and tourists. With its affordable price and top location, you can explore the city without breaking the bank.

The Buhemian Chic Hostel     

If you love the atmosphere of Chinatown, The Bohemian Chic Hostel s just the right place to stay. Also called Pillows and Tosst, this stylish hostel in Singapore offers facilities like airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, and a games room. It also provides complimentary breakfast.

Footprints Hostel     

Footprints Hostel in Singapore is a terrific accommodation choice. It’s very affordable and offers a comfortable bed, complimentary breakfast, Wi Fi, and coin-operated washers and dryers. It also houses a library and a huge movie collection.

A few weeks ago I paid a visit to the UK.The moment I reached Heathrow airport,I was attracted by all the language differences between American and British English. Instead of reading “exit”,the signs read “way out”.The announcer said “alight” instead of “get off“ the plane.

My first stop in the UK was the British museum and I was particularly interested in Room 41.In that room，I saw the oldest sentence ever found written in Old English.Archeologists(考古学家)believe it is from between 450 and 480 AD.

The next stop was Westminster Abbey. At the Poets’ Corner I saw graves of famous writers,such as Shakespeare,Charles Dickens and Samuel Johnson. The list is going on and on.Another thing on the Ab-bey grounds that you should not miss is a colorful glass window in St. Margaret’s Church,as you walk up to the Abbey.The window,about halfway up the left side of the church,honors William Caxton.He was the first person to bring the printing press to England and set up his printing business near the Abbey, probably because he was likely to get work from the government offices in the area.Caxton may not be as well-known as the writers in Poets’ Corner,but he played a very important part instandardizing English.

My final stop was the Tower of London,which wasthe symbol of power of the people who changed English. This castle was built by William the conqueror after he defeated King Harold II in the Battle of Hastings during the Norman Invasion in 1066.After the Normans took over England,the official language became French for hundreds of years,and this was the time when many French words entered the English language especially words related to upper-class life such as words about government and cooking.

So that was my trip.