约克的概述
約克(York)：英格蘭北部一自治市，位於烏斯河河畔、利茲東北偏東，起初為蓋爾人的居點，後為羅馬人、盎格魯人、丹麥人和諾曼人佔領，中世紀該城是繁榮的羊毛市場和教育中心，其大主教地位僅次於坎特伯雷大主教。人口為183,128(2003年)。
約克是位於英格蘭北部的一個城市, 建立於 歐斯河及佛斯河會流處. 1991年本市人口為123,126人. 地理座標為北緯53度57分,西經1度5分.
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York’s turbulent history can be traced back nearly 2,000 years. It begins in earnest in AD71 when the Romans, at the height of their powers, conquered the Celtic tribes known as the Brigantes and founded Eboracum which, by the fourth century, was the capital of lower Britain.
In the seventh century, known as Eoferwic, it was the chief city of the Anglo-Saxon King Edwin of Northumbria and, two centuries later as Jorvik, it became an important trading centre for the Vikings.
The city was ravaged by William the Conqueror, but by the Middle Ages it had again become an important commercial centre.
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries Tudor and Stuart kings were among its visitors, in Georgian times it was the social capital of the north, and in the 19th century, with the coming of the railway, its industrial future was assured.
Today, while trade and industry are still important, it is the preservation of its long and varied history which has brought it world fame. For here, visitors can not only hear about England’s history, they can actually see it and walk in it.
York is truly ageless - a city for all time and all people.
Full Name
York
Area
272 sq km
105 sq miles
Population
123,000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC 0 ()
Languages
English (official)
Perhaps England’s greatest cultural export has been the English language, the current lingua franca of the international community. There are astonishing regional variations in accents, and it is not unusual to find those in southern England claiming to need an interpreter to communicate with anyone living north of Oxford.
Currency
pound sterling (£)
For nearly 2000 years York has been the capital of the north, and it played a central role in British history under the Romans, Saxons and Vikings. It’s a great city in which to amble through the spectacular Gothic cathedral, medieval city walls, tangle of historic streets and glut of pubs.
When To Go
A visit to York is best rewarded in April-June and September-October. Do what you can to avoid July-August, as the city deteriorates into a shambles of demented tourism in the high summer months. November-February are cold, dark and grim - and bring your brolly and woollies any time of year.
很喜欢这段介绍中国的文字：
China isn’t a country - it’s a different world. Unless you have a couple of years and unlimited patience, it’s best to follow a loose itinerary here, such as following the Silk Road, sailing down the Yangzi River, or exploring the Dr Seuss landscape of Guangxi Province.
When To Go
Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-October) are the best times to visit China, though the higher altitude areas of Tibet, Qinghai and Western Sichuan are best visited in high summer (June-September). Daytime temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F-86°F) in these seasons - but bear in mind that nights can still be bitterly cold and it can sometimes be wet and miserable. Major public holidays, in particular Chinese New Year, are best avoided as it’s difficult to get around and/or find accommodation.