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    Expressing the action of sightseeing with 游览 (yóulǎn)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    去 + Place + 游览

    Explanation

    The verb 游览 (yóulǎn) means "to tour" or "to go sightseeing" and describes the activity of visiting places of interest for pleasure. It is more formal than 逛 (guàng) and is commonly used when talking about visiting scenic spots or landmarks.

    Examples

    • 我们打算下周去游览长城和故宫。

      Wǒmen dǎsuàn xià zhōu qù yóulǎn Chángchéng hé Gùgōng.

      We plan to visit the Great Wall and the Forbidden City next week.

    • 这座古镇非常值得游览，风景特别美。

      Zhè zuò gǔzhèn fēicháng zhíde yóulǎn, fēngjǐng tèbié měi.

      This ancient town is well worth visiting — the scenery is especially beautiful.

    • 很多游客专程来游览这个著名的湖泊。

      Hěn duō yóukè zhuānchéng lái yóulǎn zhège zhùmíng de húpō.

      Many tourists come specially to visit this famous lake.

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