72 hours in Beijing
Traveling to China is no longer a luxury for many foreign passport holders. The Chinese government has permitted a 72hour visafree policy that offers access to visitors from 53 countries including the US, France and Austria. Let's start with the capital of China, Beijing. Here's a pick of the best in Beijing!
Mutianyu Great Wall
Your trip to Beijing isn't really complete without seeing one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”， the Great Wall of China, The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is by far the most wellpreserved of all. Taking a onehour bus ride, Mutianyu would be your ideal location for a halfday of hiking away from the large crowds in the city.
Also, the authorities have allowed tourists to paint graffiti on a specific section of the Great Wall since 2014.The Great Wall was designated (把……定名为) a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
Summer Palace
Located in northwestern Beijing, the Summer Palace is by far the city's most wellpreserved royal park. With its huge lake and hilltop views, the palace offers you a pastoral escape into the landscape of traditional Chinese paintings. The Summer Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
798 ArtDist
This would be on the top of my list! Named after the 798 factory that was built in the 1950s, 798 ArtDist is home to various galleries, design studios, art exhibition spaces, fashionable shops and bars. You could easily spend half your day wandering around the complex, feeling the contrast of the present and the past.
Sichuan Provincial Restaurant
While in Beijing, apart from trying the city's bestknown Peking duck, the Sichuan provincial restaurant is one of places where you can enjoy regional delicious food. It offers one of China's eight great cuisines, Sichuan, which ranges from Mapo Tofu to Spicy Chicken.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中国政府允许无签证的外籍游客可以在中国停留72小时，在这72小时内，他们不容错过的北京四个旅游目的地。
1．How does the author describe Mutianyu Great Wall?
A．Tourists need a halfday to arrive there.
B．Tourists are allowed to paint graffiti anywhere.
C．It is the most wellpreserved part of the Great Wall.
D．It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site 20 years ago.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Your trip to Beijing ... all.”可知，慕田峪长城是目前保存最好的一部分。C项符合题意。
2．Where would you go first if you were the author?
A．Mutianyu Great Wall.
B．Summer Palace.
C．798 ArtDist.
D．Sichuan Provincial Restaurant.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据798 ArtDist中的“This would be on the top of my list! (这将会是我旅游清单中的第一个！)”可知，如果你是游客，那798 ArtDist会是旅游清单中的第一个目的地。故选C项。
3．Who does the author intend the passage for?
A．The tourists who prefer to travel for free.
B．The foreigners to stay in Beijing for 3 days.
C．The visitors coming from every corner of China.
D．The foreigners coming to Beijing for the first time.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The Chinese government ...Beijing! ” 可推断出，短文是写给要在北京待3天的外国人。B项符合题意。
