Inspirational English, Issue 39, July/Aug 2017 Inspirational English, Issue 39 July Aug 2017 | Page 33

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Hi everyone ,
Did you feel inspired to go to the West Lake after reading about our adventures there ? I have to admit it was really interesting . But now we are on the way to Guangzhou to dip into the traditional Chinese culture . Russie and I are about to get on a plane to the city but the heat is unbearable . While waiting at the gate , Russie buys a guide book to brush up on her general knowledge about the country . “ Look , Frank , “ she says ,” Here ’ s some tips about travelling in Guangzhou .”
1 . Be careful of your bags and valuables when in a railway station . 2 . Avoid going out at night . 3 . Take a taxi , especially yellow ones ; never take a motorcycle . 4 . Take good care of your belongings anytime you are in the street .
5 . Avoid responding to strangers .
“ Oh , Frank , I should be really careful . Remember , how I lost my handbag a few days ago .” Russie tells me in a sad tone .
Three hours later …
When we step out of the airport , we can ’ t help noticing the skyscrapers . There ’ s definitely a different feel to the city here . It is the third most populated city on mainland China and life here seems quite hectic . We had a snack on the plane , so we quickly get to the hotel to check in and refresh . We don ’ t want to waste any time so we go straight out sightseeing . Our first stop is Ancestral Temple of Chen Family , now known as the Museum of Folk Arts and Crafts . Some of the most impressive attractions of the Temple are the wonderful carvings depicting nature . They are made from wood , brick , clay , stone and lime and we find the wooden carvings quite impressive because they demonstrate the great achievements of the art of modelling in Guangdong Province . Stories of historical celebrities and scenes are also represented in the museum . According to legend , during the Qing Dynasty , a man named Chen got third place in the highest imperial examination which made the Family Chen well-known . Later it was suggested that all Chen ' s family would raise money to build a temple to sacrifice
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