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Cheng Yu:Here we are.This is our first stop for today’s city tour—Chengdu People’s Park.This is the most famous and the most popular park in Chengdu.

Joe:Yeah,I can see that.It is quite crowded here in the park.So many people come here with their families.

Cheng Yu:Yes,this is a good place for families to spend time together.Here you can see how Chengdu locals spend their free time and observe their unique culture and leisurely lifestyle.

Joe:That would be amazing.I can’t wait to experience the local life.

Cheng Yu:Now,let’s walk around the park first.You will see many interesting things.

Joe:I’ve heard that Chinese people like square dancing very much.Now I saw it with my own eyes.That is really impressive.I can see they really enjoy it.

Cheng Yu:That is a great way for the old people to spend their free time after retirement.Joe,I would like to introduce you a unique service in the park.It is called cai’er,which means cleaning earwax.Local people really like it.

Joe:I have never heard of this service before.It sounds kind of weird to me.

Cheng Yu:That is OK.We can watch it first.

Joe:OK.I’ve heard that the people here like tea very much.Will we have a taste?

Cheng Yu:Sure.We will visit a famous old tea house called Heming in the park.You can enjoy the long spout kettle ceremony while drinking Gaiwan tea.

Joe:Great.I really want to see the traditional tea ceremony.Now let’s go to the tea house.

Cheng Yu:OK.The tea house is over there.This way,please.

Dialogue 2　Book a Sichuan Opera Ticket

1.features　　2.must-see　　3.opera costume　　4.fabulous　　5.in person　　6.suitable

Joe:When I visited Beijing,I watched Beijing Opera.I’ve heard that Sichuan Opera is quite popular here.Could you tell me more about it?

Cheng Yu:Sure.Sichuan opera features face-changing.I bet you may have heard of it.

Joe:Yes,I know it is a must-see.I would like to watch it.Do you know where I can watch it?

Cheng Yu:Shufeng Yayun Opera House is one of the best places to watch it because you can not only watch performances but also go to the backstage to experience it yourself,like doing opera makeup and taking pictures in the opera costume.

Joe:Wow,that sounds fabulous! I can’t wait to experience it.Can you tell me how to get a ticket for the show?

Cheng Yu:You can book the ticket on the opera house official website or you can go to the opera house to book one in person.

Joe:When is the show available?

Cheng Yu:The show is available from 2 pm to 10 pm.And the performances last about one hour and thirty minutes.You can choose the suitable time according to the timetable.

Joe:Thank you so much.

Cheng Yu:With pleasure.

Dialogue 3　Watch a Show at Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House

Introduction about Shufeng Yayun

1.is located inside Chengdu Culture Park on Qintai Road

2.experience the local arts and watch a splendid Sichuan Opera

3.other unique talent shows

4.audiences can take part in

5.That would be an unforgettable experience

6.exquisite handicrafts exhibits

Joe:Could you tell me more about Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House? Is it far from the hotel?

Cheng Yu:Shufeng Yayun is located inside Chengdu Culture Park on Qintai Road.It is not far.It takes about 20 minutes to get there by car.

Joe:Will it be crowded?

Cheng Yu:Probably,because it is believed that Shufeng Yayun is the ideal theater to experience the local arts and watch a splendid Sichuan Opera.But don’t worry.We booked the VIP tickets.

Joe:That is perfect.What can we see there?

Cheng Yu:Authentic Sichuan opera.Besides Sichuan Opera,there are other unique talent shows,such as rolling light,hand shadow play and puppetry.

Joe:Sounds quite amazing.

Cheng Yu:Besides these performances,there are some activities that audiences can take part in.You can wear opera costume and do opera makeup to play some role in the opera.

Joe:Wow,I’d like to try it.That would be an unforgettable experience.

Cheng Yu:Hope you will enjoy it.There are exquisite handicrafts exhibits at Shufeng Yayun too,so before the show starts,we can see them first.

Joe:Sure.I’d like to.

Talk about a Sichuan Opera Show

7.the most amazing show I have ever watched

8.They are really stunning

9.in the blink of an eye

10.There are three types of face-changing

11.are worth being respected

12.That would be super fun

Cheng Yu:Hey,Joe,how do you like the show?

Joe:That is the most amazing show I have ever watched.

Cheng Yu:Which performance impressed you most?

Joe:I think face-changing and fire-spouting impressed me most.They are really stunning.

Cheng Yu:Face-changing is the most important feature of Sichuan Opera.

Joe:I am wondering how the face changing performers change their masks in the blink of an eye.

Cheng Yu:There are three types of face-changing.It takes the performers many years to practice until perfection.

Joe:These performers are worth being respected.They have been working so hard on this traditional technique so that audience can watch a perfect show.

Cheng Yu:Yes,that is right.It is they who are spreading those Chinese traditional cultures to the world.More and more foreigners come to China to experience these cultures themselves.

Joe:I would like to put on the traditional opera costume and do the makeup to play an role in the opera.That would be super fun.I will show my friends the picture of me in Chinese opera costume.

Cheng Yu:OK,now let’s go to the backstage.

1.Sichuan Opera has been characterized by numerous excellent traditional theatrical pieces of plays,abundant and colorful musical compositions and exquisite and accomplished performing arts.

2.The local people developed the Sichuan Opera based on the local Chedeng Opera,which was one of the local folk art forms and was usually performed by several people who rapped stories while dancing and singing.

3.The performing techniques include singing,moving,rapping,and fighting.

4.There are also the most famous and extraordinary techniques of face-changing,fire-spouting and sleeve-shaking,which could only be seen in Sichuan Opera.

5.Female characters.

1.T　　2.F　　3.T　　4.F　　5.F

1.It is believed　　2.characterized　　3.originated　　4.abundant　　5.exposed

Part IV　Extensive Watching

Video 1　Chengdu VS Chongqing

1.T　　2.T　　3.F　　4.F　　5.T

1.plain　　　2.flat　　　3.attraction　　4.abundance

5.dating　　 6.scenic　　7.snacks　　　　8.photographer

When it comes to finding the most interesting city to visit in southwest China,the battle is often between Chongqing and Sichuan neighbor Chengdu.Chongqing and Chengdu both got their signatures,while Chongqing is very famous for the hot pot and Chengdu is popular for the pandas.But what else is there to explore in these two mega cities,and is it worth making the one to two hour trip from one to the other if you’re visiting.Let’s find it out.

There are many reasons why if you like Chongqing,you might like Chengdu and the other way around.And before we dive into our list of some of our favourite attractions of each place,let us know down in the comments which city you like the best and why? Also,if you like this video,please give us a like and consider subscribing to our channel to see more videos about Chongqing and some of its surrounding areas just like this one.

Hongya Cave is one of the most Instagram-able iconic spots in Downtown Chongqing.Located at the bank of the Yuzhong peninsula,along the Yangtze River,these traditional wooden dwellings keep the memory of Old Chongqing alive.With a history of more than 2,300 years,it sits right next to some of the tallest and most modern skyscrapers in perfect harmony.

Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu is one remains of the old buildings from the Qing dynasty and also attracts millions of tourists every year.The Qing style Quadrangle courtyards and typical Qing Era buildings,houses,shops that sell snacks,crafts and traditional food.You can also find fashionable bars and restaurants along these streets.

Renowned as China’s No.1 dragon dance,Chongqing’s Tongliang fire dragon dance performance is overwhelmingly spectacular.The dance is performed by a team of experienced dancers who manipulate a long flexible figure of a dragon using poles positioned at regular intervals along the length of the dragon.The dance team simulates the imagined movements of this river spirit in an undulating way.The dancers performed in a shower of molten iron that sparkled like fireworks,creating an incredibly beautiful and fiery scene.

Face-changing is an important aspect of Sichuan Opera and the precise techniques that are used to change masks in modern Sichuan Opera is a closely guarded secret.They also wear vividly colored masks that they may change within a fraction of a second and do the acrobatics such as jumping through burning hoops and hiding swords to entertain and amuse the audience.The magical face changes are particularly famous,especially since no one seems to know how exactly it is done.

In Chongqing,one of the best ways to explore the city is by monorail,which can take you to most places of downtown.Due to the wavy terrain,you can have an extraordinary experience by taking the monorail.The monorail goes along the riverside and mountains,and even though the buildings.On the way,you can enjoy the beautiful scenic views and especially in the evening.

Thanks to the plain land of Chengdu,bicycles are a popular transportation tool.Taking a bike tour around the city is favored by many visitors.Passing by flat roads and crossing fields and gardens,you can feel the pleasure of travel and enjoy the nice view in the city.

Ciqikou is another Chongqing top attraction and a place that not only offers historical Chinese architecture but also an abundance of history paired with modern dining and entertainment options.Ciqikou,with long history and traditional long pedestrian street dating back more than 1,000 years,is an oldest shopping street in Chongqing.If you enjoy this kind of scenic spot,you will also surely enjoy Jinli in Chengdu,a large area in similar styles to Ciqikou with beautiful gardens and old style buildings where you can enjoy snacks,traditional Chinese architecture as well as tea and opera performances.Jinli is in fact much larger than Ciqikou and a bit of a photographer’s dream to walk around for an afternoon or an evening.

Video 2　How to Spend a Day in Chengdu Like the Locals

1.foggy　　　　　2.highlights　　　　3.adopted　　　　4.cuisine

5.miss out on　　6.New Century Global Center

Ladies and gentlemen,welcome to this brand new TO Travel Globally episode.Today we will be exploring all about Chengdu’s culture life until much,much more.Are you ready for it? Let’s explore.

When you enter Chengdu,you will probably notice the high buildings,foggy weather and a lots of traffic.With over ten million people in the region,the capital of Sichuan is definitely a big city.It’s the gateway to China southwest and there are some highlights you should definitely check out before you fly home again.

The most famous attraction here is the panda breeding center and yes,you will definitely notice they are proud of their furry friends.For some reason,we did not feel like panda watching this week but we checked out everything else.

Escape daily life and enjoy the art of tea in one of the famous tea houses scattered around the city.Locals come here to play games,get their ears cleaned or just relax.Hemming tea house in people’s park is very popular,a great place to put your feet up after a stroll through the park.

They say ancient people used to paint their faces to scare off the wild animals.The Sichuan Opera adopted this skill and transformed it into the art that we know as face changing after review mask after mask,in a way that the wildest audience and there is more.Shadow plays,singing and funny little sketches.Even as an English-speaking tourist,you will be entertained through the entire evening.You can even feel like an actor yourself for just a few moments.

Being a UNESCO renowned center of gastronomy and joining the local cuisine is a must-do.Mixtures of sweet,sour,salt and spicy guarantee an explosion in your mouth,at least Sichuan pepper will.Don’t miss out on the hot spot in the streets,where you create your own sauce exactly the way you like it with a variety of fish,meat and vegetables or go for cooking course in a local home,a great way to catch a glimpse of daily life.

With some of the largest cities in this world,you know China is not afraid of thinking big,so meet the world’s largest building,New Century Global Center.

Part V　Case Study—Emergency When Travelling

1.I need to contact the travel agency

2.the tickets have been booked

3.What a shame it is!

4.pay for the ticket yourself

Part VI　Do You Know？

1.Kabubi,Noh and Bunraku.

2.The word “ka-bu-ki” itself is made up of three characters that mean “song” (ka-歌),“dance” (bu-舞) and “acting skill” (ki-伎).

3.The puppet shows held throughout Vietnam take place over a waist-deep pool of water.