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Sports tourism marks new travel trend
When people decide their travel destination, recreation is always the main reason. But recently, with a rising awareness of health, travelers are beginning to change their minds. They want a place where they can relax and do some sports with local features, which can explain the emergence of a sports tourism market. We have selected several places around China that have a perfect combination of recreation and health.
Beijing Olympic Park
Located at the north end of the Beijing central axis line, Beijing Olympic Park witnessed the glory of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Apart from visiting the renowned Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, you cantry
some leisure and sports activities.
Wanlong Ski Resort, North China’s Hebei province
Wanlong Ski Resort in Shijiazhuang city, North China’s Hebei province, is nicknamed “heaven for ski lovers”. The 2022 Winter Olympics will be held here, which will boost ski development and tourism activities in Hebei province. If you happen to be a skiing fan, try the professional trails here!
Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, East China’s Shandong province
The Olympic sailing center has become a new landmark in Qingdao, a coastal city in East China’s Shandong province. It was a host venue of the sailing games for the 29th Olympics in 2008 and the 13th Paralympic Games. You could visit the match venue and enjoy a cruise around Qingdao.
Shapotou, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region
Shapotou scenic zone in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region is a transition zone between grassland and deserts. Apart from its unique natural landscape, Shapotou offers a sports programs like sand skiing and rafting across the YellowRiver.
1. If you were a skiing fan, where would you travelto?
A.Beijing B.Hebei C.Shandong D.Ningxia
2. What can you do inQingdao?
A. Trying some leisure and sportsactivities
B. Having a professionaltrail
C. Visiting the match venue and enjoying a cruise
D. Rafting across the YellowRiver
3. The following places all have something related to OlympicsEXCEPT
A. BeijingOlympicPark B. Wanlong SkiResort
C. Qingdao OlympicSailingCenter D. Shapotou
