实用阶梯英语—阅读教程 （旅游篇I） Unit 6 Unit 6.pptVIP

尚辅网 尚辅网 * * 大连理工大学出版社 * 大连理工大学出版社 尚辅网 实用阶梯英语 阅读教程（旅游篇I） Unit 6 Ancient Towns 尚辅网 Section A Intensive Reading Picturesque Ancient Towns at Lijiang It is said there is a fairyland beneath the colorful clouds of southern China. A place blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snow mountains, and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly group of people. Life in this fairyland is so peaceful, a fairyland called Lijiang, located at the hub of Tibet, Yunnan and Sichuan provinces. Lijiang has many ancient towns; among them the Dayan Ancient Town is most famous. It is the best preserved ancient town in China which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. The Old Town was once the center of Lijiang and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings and the profound cultural heritage of the region. When wandering along Square Street or any other streets in the Old Town, you will be struck by the peaceful surroundings. From enjoying the sight of the setting sun from historic hotels to local farmsteads, there are many favorable things here for travelers. Naturally, there are a number of tour destinations to enhance your visit as well. Among them, the most famous is Mufu (Mus Palace) which should not be missed during your trip. 尚辅网 Section A Trip to the town, you will find a primitive civilized world. The minorities, especially the Naxi People have their own writing system—Pictograph, unique fashion of painting—Baisha Murals (or Lijiang murals), beautiful music—Naxi Ancient Music and mystic religion-Dongba Religion (a kind of Shamanism). The Ancient Town of Lijiang is praised as the Oriental Venice and Suzhou on the Plateau. Strolling around this charming ancient town, you will be attracted by the unique atmosphere and surprised by its ancient yet simple sense of Harmony of Heaven and Man. The town is