雅思口语话题素材：旅游(城市)

　　Beijing

　　Beijing is a world-renownedancient city and a famous city of world history and culture as well.

　　Beijing is an ideal place to visit, as well as to invest to do business, to shop, to dine or to be entertained. The city is ancient, because it boasts a 5000-year history of civilization. As a city, Beijing has a history of more than 3,000 years and as a capital, it has a history of nearly 900 years. This ancient city is a masterpiece of capital construction in the history of China. Beijing is a young city in terms of vitality and its importance not only in China but also over the world. The reasons why Beijing attractsand pleases people are not hard to discover. To start, at the heart of Beijing itself, tourists see the Tiananmen Square, which is the geographical and emotional centre of the city.

　　Moreover, Beijing offers a splendid microcosm of both modern and traditional China. It contains so many sights within its vicinity that one short visit is insufficientto include them all.

　　Shanghai

　　Located at the center of the mainlands coastline, Shanghai has long been a major hub of communications, transportation and international exchange. The municipalitycovers an area of 6,341 square kilometers and has a population of more than 13.5 million. Shanghai is Chinas largest economic comprehensiveindustrial base and a famous historical and cultural city.

　　The city consistently attracts investment and is seen as an ideal venue for business gatherings. It is also a must on any agendaduring a tour of China.