For kids and many adults, a San Diego vacation means theme parks and other attractions. Before heading to a park, call or check its website for updated hours of operation; many parks have seasonal or holiday hours. Ticket prices listed here are for general admission(入场费), single-day use only.

Sea World San Diego

        A 6-minute ride called Journey to Atlantis, which is to open in late May, tells the legend of the island nation. After the ride of Greek fishing boats, visitors can visit a new exhibit of dolphins, which have not been on display at the park since 1998.

       DETAILS: General admission is $46.95 for adults, $37.95 for children aged 3-9, free for children 2 and younger. 1-800-380-3203 or www. sandiegozoo.org.

San Diego Zoo

      There’s not much in the way of new attractions. The zoo has a new panda cub(幼兽), Mei Sheng. Nighttime Zoo, a program popular with families, starts June 26.

       DETAILS: General admission is $21 for adults, $14 for children aged 3-11, free for children 2 and younger. 1-(619)-234-3153 or www. sandiegozoo.org.

Maritime(海的) Museum of San Diego

         The HMS Surprise, the 18^th-century British warship feature in the film Master and Commander, is on exhibit through Nov. 30.

         DETAILS: The ship is available for tours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children aged 13-17, $5 for kids aged 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. 1-(619)-234-9153 orwww.sdmaritime.org.

Old TownTrolley Tours

        Visiting relatives or friends in San Diego? They can get a hometown pass and ride for free with your paid admission.

Details: The main ticket booth(售票亭) is in Old Town at 4010 Twiggs St. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, daily $25. 1-800-380-5203 orwww.historictours. com/sandiego.

Shanghai Disney Resort Now Open!

Starting on June 16, 2016, Chinese Guests of all ages now have the chance to immerse themselves again and again within one of the most spectacular and innovative Disney theme parks in history.

Opening hours

•June & August: Monday—Thursday  09:00—21:00

Friday—-Sunday    08:00—22:00

•September:   Monday—Friday    10:00—19:00

Weekends 09:00—21:00

Attractions

As the sixth in the world and the second in China (after Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks:

•the tallest theme Castle

•the first garden-designed zone

•the first pirate-themed garden

It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals(生肖壁画）in the Gardens of Imagination. With inspiring music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable great time. Besides, visitors can enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King.

Tickets

One-day Ticket: 

CNY 370 on ordinary days;

CNY 499 on weekends, public holidays, July and August.

Two-day Ticket: 

A 5% discount on the basis of the original price.

Note:

Children below 3.3 feet (1 meter) can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.

Children between 3.3 and 4.6 feet (1 - 1.4 meters) and seniors above 65 years old can enjoy a 25% discount.

Transportation

By Subway:

Take Subway Line 11 and get off at Disneyland Park Station.

By Bus:

Take bus line Pudong 50, Pudong 51 or Pudong 52 and get off at South Public Transit Hub.

Visitors can book tickets on the official website of the park or by calling 400-180-0000 or 86-21-31580000. Let the magic begin!

Chocolate Factory Tours around the USA

Everyone has a favorite way of enjoying the sweet treat of chocolate. Let’s take a look at a handful chocolate factories throughout the USA to see how the sweet confection (糖果) is made.

Hershey’s Chocolate Tour

In Pennsylvania, the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour (free) at Hershey’s Chocolate World is an amusement ride that takes visitors through the production process, from harvesting cocoa beans in the tropical rainforest to the end result --- Hershey’s Chocolate. You can taste a sample (样品) at the end of the tour.

Taza Chocolate Tour

The factory tour at Taza Chocolate ($6 per person) in Somerville, just outside of Boston, is offered daily and takes visitors on the journey from bean to bar through a unique, stone-ground (用细磨磨的) method using traditional Mexican stone mills.

Hoffman’s Chocolate Factory Tour

Hoffman’s Chocolate factory in Greenacres offers daily chocolate factory tours (free). The through-the–window observation tour includes the story of cocoa and the history of chocolate, as well as a personal experience with chocolatiers as they explain how their chocolate is made.

Askinosie Chocolate tour

The Askinosie Chocolate’s factory tour ($5 per adult, $4 per child/student) in Springfield lets visitors hear stories of farmer partners that Askinosie works with across the globe. All of the roasting, pressing, molding and packaging is done by hand, and Askinosie is one of the only craft chocolate makers pressing their own cocoa butter.

Seattle’s Theo Chocolate Tour

Seattle’s Theo Chocolate is a must-stop when visiting the Emerald City, and taking a tour of the factory ($10 per person) is an added treat. The one-hour tour begins with an educational part in which the different cocoa beans and areas are introduced, giving visitors insight into how different chocolates are cultivated(培育).

Metro Pocket Guide

Metrorail(地铁)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $5 inchange.

Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of Service

  Open:5 a.m Mon-Fri           7a.m. Sat-Sun .

  Close: midnight   

  Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.

Metrobus

 When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35 . when paying with a smarTripâcard the fare is $1.25

Fares for the Senior /disabled customers

 Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTripâcard. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTripR card and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100

Travel tips(提示)

 . Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.

 . If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.

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Not sure what gift to buy for your loved one? Think technology!

Consider these fun and useful tech gift ideas. Note that all of websites mentioned below offer international shipping. There may be additional shipping costs.

Mini Laptop Riser

If your loved one uses a laptop, you can make their computer time more enjoyable with a Mini Laptop Riser. You can bend the riser to the shape and height that works best for you. The riser is lightweight, so you can bring it with you when you are away from your work station. The Mini Laptop Riser is available from Etsy for $ 10. 95. The device comes in a number of colors.

Mini Quadcopter

Would your loved one like to have a flying toy, but lack space to fly one? Consider a Mini Quadcopter that is small enough to fit inside your hand. This Mini Quadcopter can be controlled to fly in any direction with its remote control. You can set the controls for your skill level. The Mini Quadcopter is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $ 39.95.

Indoor Snowfall Light

Get into the spirit of the holiday season in your home with the Indoor Snowfall Light. The light shows snowflake shapes in your room to give you the feeling of a winter snowfall. You can control the speed of the snowfall, unlike the real weather. The Indoor Snowfall Light is available from Sharper Image for $ 59.99.

What’s the book about?

In the 20 stories of 20 differentU.S. presidentsin this book, we learn that the country’s leaders are not so different from us. They, too, were once kids with common problems. They struggled with schoolwork and angered their parents. Bill Clinton struggled with his weight. Barack Obama moved to Indonesia with his mother when he was just a boy, and had to get used to a new culture.

How did the author make this book interesting?

David Stabler tells interesting stories with an injection of humor. He tells the unfamiliar stories of the nation’s leaders, uncovering the jazz stars, lifesavers, and goose-tamers among the presidents.

Who would like this book?

You don’t have to be a fan of history to pick up this book. Those who enjoy reading about overcoming（克服） struggles, but still enjoy a good belly laugh (捧腹大笑), would like this book. Of course, if you hope to become a future leader of the world, I suggest you read this book cover to cover.

On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being best), how would you rate（划分等级） this book?

I would rate this book a 10 out of 10 because it is a fantastic book. It has everything you could ask for: It’s educational, funny, and even a little dramatic. Don’t let the illustrations（插图） fool you. This book may appear to be for young readers only, but it is a read the whole family can enjoy.

The British Museum

What’s on

Although many parts of Asia have long been connected through trade alongSilk Roadand shared religious systems, there are strong regional differences. In addition to various languages,Asiahas developed its cultural networks, patterns of government, technology and styles of artistic representation.

The diverse cultural life ofAfricahas been expressed through everyday cooking objects and unique works of art since ancient times. The Museum’s collection of over 200,000 African items includes archaeological and contemporary material from across the continent.

The Iron Age was a time of big change for the people ofBritainandEurope. Iron replaced bronze as the material used to make tools and weapons, while religion, art, daily life, economics and politics changed greatly.

Admission and opening times

The Museum is free and open daily 10:00-17:30 except Friday and is open until 20:30 on Fridays, except Good Friday. The Museum is open every day except for 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

Museum shops Bookshop

Monday-Thursday        10:00-17:30                 Friday           10:00-20:00

Saturday                      10:30-17:30                 Sunday          10:00-17:30

Collections shop

Monday-Thursday        09:30-17:30                 Friday           09:30-20:00

Saturday                      09:30-17:30                 Sunday          10:00-17:30

Getting here By Tube

Nearest underground stations:

Tottenham Court Road (500m)                          Holborn (500m)

Russell Square (800m)                                     Goodge Street (800m)

By bus

Buses that stop near the Museum: 1, 8, 19, X25, 38, 55, 98, 242

By car

The Museum lies within the Congestion(拥堵)Charge Zone. There is little on-street parking nearby. The nearest car park to the Museum is located at Bloomsbury Square. There is limited parking in the Museum’s open space for disabled visitors only.

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