Travel to different places
Xiaoqing Yu is a 37-year-old woman who lives in Brooklyn now. On a sunny day at noon, she was wearing a white pajama watching TV at home. She is good at cooking, and cooking is something she does and likes to do every day. She was sitting on a sofa with a picture hanging on a white wall, wearing a silver bracelet in her hand, smiling. “I like to go to different places and learn more about the characteristics and culture of different places.” She is a gentle woman and speaks softly.
Can you describe the places that you have been to? Beijing and Xi’an are two cities that impressed her very much. she said, “I have been to Beijing and Xi’an and I like it there. These two cities have similar but different feelings for me, Beijing and Xi’an both are ancient cities, and they both have a profound cultural background. Beijing has the Forbidden City, Xi’an has the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and Xi’an attaches great importance to the protection of ancient cultural heritage.” In Xi’an, summer is hot, sultry, and sloping, and winter is very cold, it has Da-Yan Tower and Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. Beijing is the capital of China and has the very famous Great Wall in it. They have a lot in common. “Beijing is the capital of China, this city is a mixture of ancient and modern features, it has many iconic buildings there, such as the Great Wall, the Bird’s Nest, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and others. (LI). Xi’an is a city with a very long time of history and culture in China. A feature of Xi ‘an is that it retains many ancient buildings, such as temples, ancient city walls, and terracotta warriors. She said, “When I was traveling, I would feel tired sometimes. I went from one place to another place, and the climate and culture are different in different places, so you might feel inconvenienced. The environment forms the special customs of the locals, so you also can feel the style. (Ma)
What is the difference between these two cities? She said, “The customs are different, because the weather is different, so people dress differently and diet. It is wet in the south, so people do not always store food in their houses. In the north, the weather is dry and cold, so many people would buy a lot of food at home, they also like to drink and eat spicy food to make my body warmer.” then added, “Beijing has Peking Duck, Old Beijing Fried Noodles, Saqima, BingtangHulu and candy that are made by the shape you want, it can be a word or your name, or an animal such as cats, dogs, and horses. Xi’an has Liangpi and Sour Soup.” People can feel different customs and food, which is also one of the charms of travel.
Many people get shocked by the cultural difference, and something unexpected leads them in trouble because they are not prepared, so bringing travel books, maps, magazines, and travel guides will help you sum up the experience. When you see cultural differences, you won’t be so surprised, and it is in expectations. Traveling is a very beautiful thing. When you see the sights after a long history, you can imagine how many people have been in this land and what happened here. The same actions can be opposite meanings in different places because they have different local customs and laws. For example, vehicles use the right rudder in Japan, but in the United States, cars drive on the right and the driver’s seat is on the left.
Do you have any travel recommendations or any places? “It depends on that person, before going to travel, you should consider the safety and adaptability. You might not get used to the local food and feel uncomfortable after you eat the food. Many Cantonese don’t eat spicy food, Chongqing and Sichuan are cities that like spicy food very much, so Sichuan is not a good choice for them to travel. “So, think before you go, choose the right place will make yourself happier.
Any travel tips? “If you choose to go with the tour guide, you need to follow a team, and you might not be able to do something you want, it has more restrictions. But the tour guide can provide you with a lot of information and guide you in the direction and the road. When you see the cultural relics or scenic spots, the tour guide can explain to you the history or the source, so that you can understand better. If you choose not to go with the tour guide, you can go wherever you want. You can stay for as long as you can stay in one place, it doesn’t have that much of a limit.” then she continuous, ”I have some suggestions if you are a person, and it is the first time you plan to go to that place, you are not familiar with the place, then it might be a good choice for you to go with a tour guide, so if you have any question, you can ask for help. If you want to go alone or with your friends, better to check the information before you go, plan for it, and prepare for it. Be careful and keep the connection with your family.” Traveling is not only for fun, but also you will learn and see more new things through traveling. Although you can see images on TV or hear from other people, it will feel more deeply and real after you go there. But the most important thing is to be safe.
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