Kyoto is a Chinese-style city. The names of many shops still have Chinese characters. China and Japan were getting along well with each other in Tang Dynasty. So the buildings in Kyoto are also very similar to the ancient city of ancient China.
Kyoto was divided into two parts. They were Tokyo and Xijing. Tokyo modeled on the Luoyang City， and Xijing modeled on Changan City in Tang Dynasty. In the center of north city was Miyagi where the royal families were located. Outside Miyagi was the Imperial City where the government officerooms stood. Out of the Imperial City was the capital where officials and civilians lived.
People always say that Kyoto is a “real Japan”， because Kyoto is rich in Japanese style. It is not only the origin of Japanese textiles， ceramics， lacquer wares， dyed fabrics and other traditional crafts， but also the prosperous land of Japanese tea ceremony and flower arrangement.
There are festival celebrations in Kyoto almost every day. Age Day is the most popular one. On that day， Kyoto’s 1，000 years of customs will be on display in front of tourists according to different styles. A thousand years of ancient history will make the Kyoto more and more glamorous.
京都位于日本列岛的中心，拥有1，200年的历史，不仅是有名的历史之城，也是日本的经济和文化中心。
京都全城面积约20平方公里，街道平直纵横，形如棋盘。它拥有几百间有名的神社、神阁和古寺名刹以及日本20%以上的国宝。
此外，京都大学、国立京都博物馆、京都府立图书馆、国立近代美术馆以及工艺美术陈列馆等机构都设立在这里。
京都又是个中国化的城市，许多店铺的名称上仍然有汉字的痕迹。古城的建筑也与中国唐朝的洛阳城和长安城很相似，因为在中国的唐朝时期，中日两国交往比较密切。
京都分为东京、西京两部分，东京仿照的是唐时的洛阳，西京仿照的是长安。城北的中央是宫城，也就是皇室所在地；宫城之外是皇城，是衙署办公用地；皇城之外是都城，是一般官吏和平民居住地。
人们都说京都是“真正的日本”，因为京都具有浓郁的日本风情，它既是日本纺织物、陶瓷器、漆器、染织物等传统工艺品的产地，又是日本花道和茶道的繁盛之地。
京都几乎每天都有庆祝活动，最为热闹的是时代节。这一天，京都1，000多年来的风俗习惯会按照不同年代的风貌陈列在游客面前，千年的历史古都散发出无穷的魅力。
It’s Worth to Visit the Tourist Attractions 值得观赏的景点
Kyoto is worth to visit the attractions all the year around. The best time to visit Kyoto is in Spring and Autumn.
Splendid Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossom Festival is usually in April. It lasts about a week. On the Cherry Blossom Festival， the people always flock to the shade of cherry tree， bring food and wine and cover the ground with mats or plastic sheets. Then they keep drinking， singing and dancing. They watch the cherry blossoms happily and praise the spring gladly.
Beautiful Leaves
The autumn in Japan is very long. Red leaves stand against the beautiful mountains and rivers. It’s so beautiful that Japan is known as one of the countries with most beautiful leaves in the world. Visitors can go to red-leaf scenic areas in Kyoto to feel the charm of autumn and the beauty of red leaves. Kyoto’s red leaves attract numerous tourists.
Academic City
Kyoto’s charm lies in its ancient history， elegant tradition and fresh beauty， as well as numerous universities and research institutions of modern education. As a world famous academic city， Kyoto gives every tourist a surprise with its beautiful natural landscapes and historical buildings.
京都一年四季都有值得观赏的景点，春秋两季是到京都旅游的最佳时间。
灿烂的樱花节
樱花节通常在4月，大约持续一周。每年的樱花节，老百姓们总是成群结队地来到树荫浓郁的樱树下，带上酒菜，铺上席子或塑料布，在这里喝酒、唱歌、跳舞。他们观赏樱花、赞颂春天，热闹非凡、其乐融融。
最美的红叶
日本的秋季很漫长，红叶映衬着山青水秀的风土，显得十分美丽，因此日本被称为世界上红叶最美的国家之一。游客们可以到京都的红叶名胜去感受秋天的风韵和红叶的美艳。它吸引了无数的游客。
学术大都市
京都的魅力在于它古老的历史、优雅的传统与清新的美景以及众多的大学和现代教育研究机构。作为世界著名的学术大都市，京都给每一位到访的游客一份惊喜，这得益于它美丽的自然风光和悠久的历史建筑。
Kyoto’s Cuisine and Specialties 京都料理和特色菜
Kyoto’s cuisine is famous in the world. Kyoto’s cuisine and specialties let your mouth watering. The roasted rice cake， fried gion， Dade Temple natto and other characteristics have a good reputation among the tourists.
Kyoto Cuisine
There are a lot of special restaurants in Kyoto. The traditional Kyoto cuisine has a unique flavor. The main raw materials are vegetables and fishes. They are delicious.
Bake Cakes
Baked cakes originated in 994. The emperor baked cakes to tribute to God in order to pray to eliminate diseases. This cake is thumb size， with a bamboo into it. You can bake it with charcoal fire and stain it with condiments before eating.
Fried Gion
The fried gion is one of Kyoto’s specialties. How to make it？ First， you must fry the barley and brown riced， then ground into powder， together with basil and other herbs. Finally add hot soup into it.
Dade Temple Natto
Please study the following steps：
The first step to put steamed soybeans into the salt water， waiting for fermentation. Then dry them for two months. Finally， they become thick brown salty nattoes.
京都的美食闻名天下，京都料理和特色菜让游客垂涎欲滴。烤年糕、祗园香煎、大德寺纳豆和其他一些特色美食，在游客中具有良好的口碑。
京都料理
京都有很多的特色餐厅，京都料理具有独特的传统风味，采用的原料主要是野菜、鲜鱼等，味道鲜美。
烤年糕
烤年糕起源于公元994年，天皇为了祈求百病消除，向神进贡了烤年糕。这种年糕大约拇指大小，穿到竹串上，然后用炭火烘烤，最后沾上佐料，就可以吃了。
祗园香煎
祗园香煎是京都的特产之一，它是如何制作的呢？首先炒熟大麦和糙米，然后磨成粉，再加上紫苏和其他药草，最后用热汤冲泡。
大德寺纳豆
它的制作程序是：
先将蒸过的大豆放进盐水中，等待发酵，发酵后再经过两个月的烘晒，最后变成浓褐色的咸纳豆。
5. Jeju Island：The Honeymoon Island 蜜月之岛——韩国济州岛
Jeju Island has “three mores and three noes”. The former is more stones， more wind and more women. The latter is no beggars， no thieves and no doors. It contains the unique landscape and simple sentiments in Korea.
济州岛有“三多三无”：石头多、风多、女人多；无乞丐、无小偷、无大门。它蕴藏着韩国独特的景观和朴实的民情。
The Historical Sites of the Mysterious Island 神话岛的历史遗迹
Jeju Island is Korea’s largest island， also known as Honeymoon Island， Romantic Island， located in the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. There stands Halla， the highest mountain in Korea.
Jeju Island is a myth. The origin of its name and history is a beautiful myth. It is said that in the distant ancient times， there were three immortals meeting three beautiful princesses in the sea. They got married in an island and then set up villages there. Fortunately， the three princesses had carried with the seeds of grains and cattles. The three pairs began to live and reproduce offsprings here. Korea’s famous attraction “Three-name Hole” is the birthplace of the myth.