Ancient Charm of China: Zhenyuan Town
來源：https://news.cgtn.com/news/2019-07-09/Ancient-Charm-of-China-Zhenyuan-Town-IbfA2et5ba/index.html
This episode of "Ancient Charm of China" introduces one off-the-beaten spot that brings you to an unspoiled
wonderland.
Located in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Zhenyuan is a water town with 2000 years of history.
Spanning an area of around three square kilometers, though relatively small in scale, Zhenyuan is in no short of
marvelous natural landscape and cultural relics.
spanning n 生成懒构，跨越焊傅，v 橫跨
relics n 遺跡，遺骸努潘，紀念物
Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
Hemmed in by moutains, Zhenyuan offers beckoning and refreshing sights.
The winding Wuyang River separates the ancient town into two parts: Old Fuzhen in the north and Old Weizhen in the south.
hemmed 鑲好邊的垃沦，縫好邊的
beckoning adj 引誘人的客给，令人心動的，v 招手肢簿，舉手靶剑，吸引
winding 曲折的，蜿蜒的
Take a stroll along the river or hop on a cruise to enjoy the grotesque gorges, peculiar peaks and splendid waterfalls around you.
stroll v 閑逛池充，散步桩引，n 閑逛，散步
cruise v 乘船游覽收夸，巡航坑匠，漫游，開車兜風卧惜，n 巡航厘灼，巡游
grotesque adj 怪誕的，奇怪的序苏，可笑的手幢，n 奇形怪狀的
gorges 峽谷
peculiar adj 特殊的，獨特的忱详，奇怪的 n 特權
The Wuyang River cuts Zhenyuan Ancient Town in two parts.
The Black Dragon Cave, or Qinglong Cave, is not simply a cave, but a complex of ancient temples and
pavilions standing on Zhonghe Mountains.
The ancient monuments blend in with the surrounding natural environment where Confucianism, Taoism
and Buddhism exist in complete harmony.
pavilions n 樓閣围来，大帳篷，v 搭帳篷
monument n 紀念碑，歷史遺跡
blend vt 混合监透，協調
The Black Dragon Cave桶错，or Qinglong Cave, is an ancient Chines architecture complex.
complex n 復合體，綜合設施
Back in the heart of Zhenyuan, history lovers will find the stretching laneway system of temples,
shops and residences more tempting,
The old streets adorned with simple and delicate stone carvings are not as commercialized as in the cities.
laneway 巷道胀蛮，通路
tempting adj 吸引人的院刁，誘人的
adorned 被修飾的
delicate adj 微妙的，精美的
commercialized adj 商業(yè)化的粪狼，v商業(yè)化
Zhenyuan also offers visitors a fantastic nightscape.
At night , numerous lights brighten the town with gleaming colors.
Various performances demonstrating the local ethnic culture are held after sunset to keep visitors entertained.
gleaming adj 閃閃發(fā)光的退腥，n 微弱的閃光 v 閃爍
ethnic adj 種族的，人種的
As night falls.
Travel tips:
The mild and humid climate makes it a pleasant destination all year round.
mild adj 溫和的再榄，輕微的狡刘，
humid adj 潮濕的，濕潤的
Guizhou food features sweet-and-sour flavors by making use of tomatoes and a touch of chili peppers.
The Sour Fish Soup is a locally-favored and must-try delicacy.
delicacy 美味困鸥，佳肴
It is recommended to take the train from Guiyang to Zhenyuan. There are eight trains running per day, each takes around 3.5-5 hours. From Zhenyuan Railway Station you can easily get to the destination by taxi.
(Video edited by Wang Yuqing, cover image by Jia Jieqiong)
