(Update 2026) Describe a Place You Have Travelled To That You Would Like To Recommend To Others

Describe a Place You Have Travelled To That You Would Like To Recommend To Others

Part 2

You should say:

• What it is
• Where it is
• What you saw and did there
• And explain why you would like to recommend it to others

Sample Answer 1

The first place that comes to my mind is Wuzhen, which is often referred to as the Venice of China. I visited there during this May Day holiday, and I absolutely loved it, so I definitely recommend it to my friends.

The first reason is its wide variety of competition types and prizes, catering to different budgets and preferences. Besides, it’s quite a short ride from Shanghai to Wuzhen. I think it’s one and a half hour-ish.

What impressed me most is the way the town is designed, the buildings blending well with the natural features of the landscape with provisions made for protecting trees and wildlife on the site. I went there with my friend Gabriella, and we took a walk along the tree-lined pavement. The weather was lovely, so just being outside was incredibly comfortable.

After a while, we came across a little cafe at the end of the street, so we decided to grab a fresh chocolate croissant and a latte. The barista also swore to the milk foaming to the co-design of full-leaf clover, so that’s the cherry on top.

We sat by their window, chatting, watching people walk by, and enjoying the gentle breeze outside. I felt incredibly comfortable and relaxed. So yes, I definitely recommend Wuzhen, especially to people who’d like to escape from a faster-paced city life and simply slow down for a while.

Word / Phrase	Type	Definition	Example
referred to as	Phrase [B2]	known by a particular name or description	The city is often referred to as the Paris of Asia.
wide variety	Noun phrase [B2]	a large range of different options	There is a wide variety of activities for tourists.
catering to	Phrasal verb [C1]	providing what is needed by a group	The menu is diverse, catering to all dietary requirements.
impressed	Adjective [B2]	feeling admiration for something	I was deeply impressed by her performance.
blending	Verb [B2]	combining smoothly with the surroundings	The architecture blends seamlessly with the natural landscape.
natural features	Noun phrase [B2]	physical characteristics of the land or environment	The park preserves many of its original natural features.
landscape	Noun [B2]	all the visible features of an area of land	The landscape is characterised by rolling hills.
provisions	Noun [C1]	arrangements made in advance for something	Provisions were made to protect the ancient trees on site.
wildlife	Noun [B2]	animals and plants living in natural conditions	The reserve is home to a rich variety of wildlife.
tree-lined	Adjective [B2]	having trees growing along each side	We strolled down a beautiful tree-lined avenue.
incredibly	Adverb [B2]	to a very great degree; extremely	The view from the top was incredibly beautiful.
came across	Phrasal verb [B2]	to find or encounter something unexpectedly	I came across a fascinating documentary last night.
grab a	Phrase [B2]	to quickly get or buy something informal	We decided to grab a coffee before heading to the museum.
the cherry on top	Idiom [C1]	an extra feature that makes something perfect	The sunset view was the cherry on top of our trip.
chatting	Verb [B2]	talking in a friendly and informal way	We spent the afternoon chatting over coffee.
watching people	Phrase [B2]	observing others as a leisurely activity	Watching people at the square is one of my favourite things to do.
walk by	Phrasal verb [B2]	to pass someone or something while walking	I love sitting at a cafe and watching people walk by.
gentle breeze	Noun phrase [B2]	a light and pleasant wind	We sat outside and enjoyed the gentle breeze.
escape from	Phrasal verb [B2]	to get away from something unpleasant or overwhelming	Sometimes you just need to escape from the noise of the city.
faster-paced	Adjective [B2]	moving at a quicker rate than before	People from faster-paced cities often love Wuzhen’s calm.
slow down	Phrasal verb [B2]	to reduce speed or pace; to relax	It’s important to slow down and enjoy the moment.