Author Topic: Wonderful Places Around the World (Read 616389 times)

英语课 · « **Reply #330 on:** August 02, 2012, 11:52:50 AM »

Shennongjia

Shennongjia is situated in western Hubei Province, covering an area of over 3,000 square kilometers. The special terrain here creates a warm and humid climate, making it a paradise for plants and animals at the meeting point of North and South China.

　　Known as "The Oriental Botanic Garden" and the natural gene bank of biological species, it shelters some of the world’s rare or endangered plants and animals, such as Chinese dove trees, South China tigers, white bears and white snakes.

　　Shennongjia is the "Sacred Green Land" in people's minds, where a primitive natural ecology is well preserved. In 1986 with the approval of the State Council, Shennongjia became “The National Nature Reserve of Forests and Wild Animal Species”.

　　In 1990, UNESCO accepted it into the protection network of "Man and Biosphere". In 1992, it was selected as the "Demonstration of Natural Reserve of Bio-diversity" by the United Nations Development Program.

The tourist resources provide an array of attractions: the primitive forests, mountains and valleys, brooks and waterfalls, rare animals and plants, as well as the mysterious “wild men”. A trip to Shennongjia can be done with various focuses: scientific research and study, adventures, sightseeing and holidays, as well as skiing and snow fun.

　　There are over twenty major scenic spots in Shennongjia, including Fengjingya, Hongping Valley, Shennong Top, Source of Fragrant Brook and Dajiu Lake.

　　Shennong Top, known as the first peak in central China, is 3105.4 meters above sea level, where traces of ancient floods can still be seen through the mountain top, the slope, the uneven surface, the exposed huge rocks, and many pebbles.

　　Fengjingya is a dream-like place with many spectacular views: changing clouds and mist, exotic stone poles and stone peaks, and magnificent mountains reflected in the lucid water. _{http://www.cnhubei.com/200502/ca677332.htm}

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英语课 · « **Reply #331 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:04:54 PM »

Ili in Xinjiang, China

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It’s not Provence in France, It’s Ili in Xinjiang, China.

When talking about lavender, the two world-famous lavender producing places may just pop into your mind – Provence in Southeast France and Furano in Hokkaido, Japan. However, Provence and Hokkaido are a bit far for me. And there is another home of lavender that takes up 3,000 sq mi in Northwestern China. It has been called – Ili (Yili in Pinying).

There is a saying that you’ve no idea of how large China is until you go to Xinjiang and you shall not know how beautiful Xinjiang is without going to Ili.

The climate of Ili is similar to Provence. And its lavender fields is about 90% of the total lavender planting area in China. Every July, Ili will just become a sea of lavender!

The Crystal blue sky is hanging over waves of purple lavender. And the white poplar is the symbol of Xinjiang.

I thought heaven is somewhere far far away, but it turns out that I am actually in heaven…
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英语课 · « **Reply #332 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:15:35 PM »

Bled Island – Slovenia's Fairy Tale Isle

Bled Island is the only natural island in Slovenia, located in Lake Bled. On the island there are several buildings, the biggest one is the Assumption church, with 99 steps and up to 52 meters tower.

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英语课 · « **Reply #333 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:25:27 PM »

Champagne Poo,l New Zealand

Champagne Pool is a famous attraction in New Zealand, famous for its special geothermal form. Because it distributes the strong smell of sulfur so when you enjoy the beauty, at the same time along with the lingering scent.

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英语课 · « **Reply #334 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:32:11 PM »

Annecy, France

Annecy is the most beautiful town in Alps, the French called it "the balcony of the Alps". Especially that Anna West Lake in town, its water is from the ice and snow of the Alps, considered to be the cleanest lake Europe-wide.

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英语课 · « **Reply #335 on:** August 03, 2012, 01:53:59 AM »

Crete, Greece

Crete, a seaside village. Beautiful mood blooming in the blue sea ... are you intoxicated with it?

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英语课 · « **Reply #336 on:** August 04, 2012, 10:28:26 AM »

Dot Lake, Canada

In British Columbia Province there is a mysterious lake, whenever you visit, you can see the beautiful color dots. The circles are inlaid in the lake, like lotus leaves connected with the sky, one could not help praising it remarkably: How the world will have such a lake? How can it be so beautiful? It is really a masterpiece of the nature ~ ~

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英语课 · « **Reply #337 on:** August 04, 2012, 10:43:00 AM »

Bunaken, Indonesia

Bunaken, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, is one of the best diving and snorkeling place. Although the diving time without restriction, but the best time is April to November. Bunaken is a part of Bunaken National Ocean Park, here you can see 70% of the fish living in the Western Pacific Ocean.

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英语课 · « **Reply #338 on:** August 04, 2012, 06:57:16 PM »

Lake Como, Italy

Lights are on, if you encounter such a wisteria on your way home, the exertion of the whole day seems to be difficult to complain ...

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英语课 · « **Reply #339 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:34:57 AM »

Huanglong, Sichuan -- Jade Pool on earth

Huanglong Scenic Area, located in northwest of Sichuan Province, is composed of many snow peaks and glaciers of China's most eastern valleys. Here one can find alpine landscapes and a variety of forest ecosystems, as well as spectacular limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. This region is also home to many endangered animals, including the giant pandas and the Sichuan warts nose snub-nosed monkeys.

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英语课 · « **Reply #340 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:49:47 AM »

Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge -- a mere freak of nature. Isn't it breathtaking!

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英语课 · « **Reply #341 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:23:09 PM »

Capri, Italy

Capri is located at the entrance of the crescent-shaped Bay of Naples. The warm weather, blooming flowers, gurgling hot springs and beautiful coastline have been the resort people aspire to around the world. Here it is called "Love, Fantasy Island of the Sun". If God can only give one day to stay in Italy, you must go to the island of Capri!

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英语课 · « **Reply #342 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:34:27 PM »

Watkins Glen State Park, New York

Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and day-visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout. _{http://www.stateparks.com/watkins_glen.html}

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MSL · « **Reply #343 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:33:10 PM »

Corinthia Hotel Khartoum

There is a nice hotel in Khartoum (the capital of Sudan). It is the Corinthia Hotel Khartoum.

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More about this pretty hotel: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinthia_Hotel_Khartoum

英语课 · « **Reply #344 on:** August 10, 2012, 11:28:34 AM »

Simplicity-- Conceptual transparent house

This conceptual home is part of a unique collection named Simplicity, created by Italian duo Carlo Santambrogio and the designer Ennio Arosio. The concept is based on a transparent shape – a glass house – combined with other glass elements – a kitchen, bathtub, bed, etc – which seem to be as one with the structure itself. All furnitures are transparent. It's a project in glass with an exclusive character that allows unique pieces to integrate with all environments of daily life. To showcase his glass furnishings collection, which he has named Simplicity, he has designed two transparent glass concept homes.

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