旅游手册是旅游行业对外宣传、招揽游客的一种重要方式。而景点介绍则是通过文本来构建景区，使游客从文本中获取信息，从而对景区产生一种强烈的游览向往。
【写作指导】
1.审题定调
① 文体：说明文；
② 时态：以一般现在时为主，但如果介绍景观的历史，也可用一般过去时；
③ 内容：包括旅游景点的地理位置、面积、外观、历史及其文化内涵等。
2.说明顺序
以空间顺序或时间顺序来写。
3.写作语言
① 实用性强，内容充实，突出特色；
② 语言要富有感染力，可以激发人们的游览兴致，同时能提升景观的审美效果。
【常用表达】
★ It is located / lies in ..., with an area of ...
★ It covers an area of ... , with a history of ...
★ ..., located in ... and covering an area of ..., is one ofChina’s most famous scenic spots.
★ The history of ... dates back to ...
★ It has become the most popular tourist attraction since ...
★ An interesting feature of ... is ...
★ With its pleasant climate, rich natural resources and beautiful scenery, ... is one ofChina’s major tourist cities.
★ A trip along ... will enable you to get to know ...
【实战演练】
请按照以下要点提示，用英语写一篇介绍九寨沟的短文放入当地英文版的旅游手册中。
① 位于四川成都以北约400公里处，总面积600多平方公里；
② 1978年被列为国家自然保护区；1992年被联合国教科文组织列入《世界自然遗产名录》；
③ 因其自然景色兼有湖泊、瀑布、雪山、森林之美而享有“童话世界”的美誉；
④ 《神雕侠侣》、《卧虎藏龙》等电影都在这里取景、拍摄。
注意：
1. 词数120左右；
2. 注意语义连贯，不要逐字翻译；
3. 参考词汇：
《世界自然遗产名录》 the World Natural Heritage List
《神雕侠侣》 Divine Eagle, Gallant Knight
《卧虎藏龙》 Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon
声誉 reputation
【参考范文】
Jiuzhaigou, located about 400 kilometers north of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is one ofChina’s most famous scenic areas. It covers an area of more than 600 square kilometers.
In 1978, it was listed as a national nature reserve, and it was included in the World Natural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1992. Its unique natural beauty consists in lakes, waterfalls, snowy mountains and forests, so it enjoys the reputation of “fairy world”.
Because of its natural beauty, many well-known films were shot here, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon and Divine Eagle, Gallant Knight.
Undoubtedly, Jiuzhaigou is a place you have to visit and the extraordinary view will make you unwilling to leave.
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