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contributes to a loss of local cultures and traditions.
A Walk You Particularly Enjoyed
Tell me about a walk you particularly enjoyed taking.
You should say:
where you walked
if it is a popular walk to take
what you saw
and explain how you felt while walking.
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Gu Shan: most famous mountain around my hometown
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popular spot
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Steep steps
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2-hour walk amidst the trees
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peaceful
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Rocks with engraved calligraphy and scrolls
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impressive temple on top
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Scenic view over the whole city
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spectacular landscape
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mountains
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city line
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Relaxing with friends
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healthy
A few weeks ago, my friends and I decided to climb one of the most famous mountains that
surround my hometown. The place is called Gu Shan, or Gu Mountain, and it is a very popular
spot for people to go hiking. If you go on the weekend, the place will be extremely crowded, but if
you go on a weekday, it is a very quiet getaway from the noise of the city center.
Gu Shan is located about 30 minutes outside my city. There is a small path that takes you all
the way to the top of the mountain. There are thousands of steps, but I can't say that it is a steep
climb
,
especially compared to the Great Wall or the famous Yellow Mountain. However, it took us
about an hour and a half to reach the summit, and it was a very peaceful walk in the forest.
In addition
,
we saw many .stunning rocks on the side of the path, with beautiful engravings
on them. You know, in China, we really appreciate the art of calligraphy, and my friends and I
took some pictures of each other next to those sculpted scrolls. At the top of the mountain, there is
an impressive Buddhist temple, with traditional architecture and a gorgeous pond full of water
lilies with turtles swimming inside. The place was so calm, so pleasant; we all enjoyed the
tranquility of it.
Right outside the temple, there is a platform where we can admire the scenic view of my city.
We were lucky with the weather: it was a clear day, and we could look out over the entire city. It
offers a spectacular view. We realized how wide Fuzhou is growing. You can clearly see the
skyscrapers rising through the city center, and the mountains that encircle surround) the urban
area.
I must admit that walking up the hill was a bit tiring, but it was also relaxing. We talked. the
whole way. My classmates shared some funny stories, and we all had a blast (= a great time)
.
On
top of this, hiking is very healthy, and I thought it was a great workout for both my heart and my
legs. I intend to
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I plan to) go back to Gu Shan sometime soon.
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