As winter draws in, many flock to the south of China for its warmer climate and great beaches. However, those who are more daring head north looking for snowy adventures in the icy climates of Northeast China. 【小题1】 particular, an increasing number of tourists have been drawn to the frosty delights of Harbin, known as the Ice City.

Harbin, whose name is said to originate from a Manchu word that means “a place for drying fishing nets”, sprung up from a small rural 【小题2】 (settle) along the Songhua River to become one of the largest cities in Northeast China and capital of Heilongjiang province.

The city flourished with the arrival of the Chinese Eastern Railway, 【小题3】 connected it to the outside world, especially the Russian Empire. This paved the way for Harbin’s future development of 【小题4】(it) unique culture where East meets West.

The city is 【小题5】 (distinguish) for its ice and snow festivals across the globe. These attract thousands of visitors, with sculptors 【小题6】 (travel) from all corners of the world to showcase their talents and a variety of winter-themed activities and sports.

Apart from these festivals, the city has much more to offer, from its 【小题7】 (tradition) European-style architecture to its more modern buildings, such as the Harbin Grand Theatre and the city’s most famous landmark, the Saint Sophia Cathedral. The unique cuisine, including Harbin-style smoky-savory red sausage, guo bao rou and kvass, a fermented cereal-based drink, can all 【小题8】 (sample) along Zhongyang Street.

While winter may be the best time 【小题9】 (visit) Harbin, the city has plenty to offer all year round and its individual charms make it 【小题10】 must-see spot no matter the weather.

The local government of Zibo issued two open letters to all citizens. The government expressed【小题1】 (it) gratitude for the citizens’ warmth and hospitality toward visitors coming to enjoy the city’s signature barbecue,【小题2】has recently become a hit across the country.

Since early March, Zibo’s local barbecue【小题3】 (cause) a sensation online. But how did Zibo rise to fame? From July 2022 to February2023, Zibo organized many trips to the city for university students. Despite reaching peak visitation numbers, there was no sense of panic. Instead, several supportive【小题4】 (policy) were promptly introduced, such as establishing a “Golden Stove Award”, forming a barbecue association, creating a map of Zibo’s barbecue restaurants,【小题5】launching 21 dedicated tourist routes that go beyond just the barbecue.

Zibo’s sudden boom in popularity also resulted【小题6】the post-pandemic tourism revival China has experienced. The city aims to restore its tourist industry and ensure【小题7】 (sustain) growth. 【小题8】 (achieve) this goal, it has created【小题9】welcoming environment with convenient services for your people, particularly university students. The city has also invited students from distinguished universities to visit Zibo for free, 【小题10】 (signal) its eagerness to attract talented young individuals.

In Northwest China's Gansu Province 【小题1】 (lie) Zhangye National Geopark, which is blessed with a spectacular Danxia (red cloud) landform area 【小题2】 (cover) about 19 square miles. The Danxia landforms are 【小题3】 masterpiece of nature. The colorful mountain ridges are just like an overturned palette from heaven. Bands of fiery red, creamy orange, rich green and bright yellow streak across the mountain, forming 【小题4】 is known as the most beautiful rainbow mountain.

The incredible landscapes were created by sandstone and minerals piling on top of one another over the years due to tectonic plate movements. Wind, rain, and tine then carved the rock formations and rolling hills into 【小题5】 (vary) extraordinary shapes, including towers, pillars and valleys.

【小题6】 (declare) a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010 and a national geopark in 2011, the landform has become a top tourist 【小题7】 (attract). The park features a series of boardwalks that allow visitors to walk around the colorful sandstone landscapes. There are viewing platforms 【小题8】(special) designed, enabling tourists to get close to the hills and feast their eyes 【小题9】 the magnificent sights without damaging the fragile ecosystem. Shuttle bus service is available, making 【小题10】 easy for tourists to get around the park.