Occupying a long, narrow band of land wedged between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile is well known for its geographical diversity. Landscapes, cultures and climates change dramatically as you travel the length of the South American country. Chile’s towns and cities are just as...
Stretching over 4,300 kilometers from north to south, Chile lies on a narrow strip of land with the towering Andes Mountains to its east and the glimmering Pacific Ocean to its west. As it is located in a zone of high seismic and volcanic activity, the South American nation boasts lots ...
Portland, Oregon, might be best known for its incredible craft beer scene and artsy vibes, but the city is also one of the best destinations for ghost hunters. The Shanghai Tunnels are perhaps the most notoriously haunted site in the city — in the late 1800s, the city was a major inte...
From Argentina to Australia and Norway to Nova Scotia, these places chosen by National Geographic Traveller (UK) will be making headlines in the year ahead.
解析 阅读理解 1~5. ADCDB 3.C 细节理解题。 根据第四个表格中的 Valparaiso, Chile It is a city that is also known for having an artistic scene. 可知, Valparaiso 因艺术景观而著名。 故选 C 。 5.B 主旨大意题。 通读全文可知,文章主要 讲述了南美洲的城市。 故选B。 反馈 收藏 ...
The ruins of the Lost City are located in the mountains, at more than 2,400 metres/8,000 feet above sea level. This ruin site has more than 200 different buildings and structures. The ruins were never discovered by the European conquistadors but only became known in 1911 when an American...
Chile, Argentina: Unified Visa Policy for Chinese Tourists 最近,智利和阿根廷外长在智利首都圣地亚哥签署协议,决定两国将对中国游客实行单一签证,以方便中国游客入境两国旅游。根据这份协议,从2019年1月起,中国公民只需向智利、阿根廷其中一国...
The word acropolis comes from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, “highest point, extremity”) and πόλις (polis, “city”). Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as “The Acropolis” ...
serving as a window back in time to the 10th century B.C. You can find signs of the Classical Greek era to the Roman Empire to the spread of Christianity within the ruins' walls. The Temple of Artemis within the city is known as one of the seven wonders of the world, though little...
Because of its architecture and rich cultural life, Buenos Aires is the most visited city in South America. A must-see here is the Recoleta, a residential neighborhood known for its history. The Recoleta Cemetery is the district’s most famous attraction; it’s where Eva Peron is buried. ...