14.Shu Road connected Xi'an,in Shaanxi province,to Sichuan in ancient times and is more than 3,000 years old.If an adventurous holiday is(61)whatone is after,then a hike along Shu Road shouldn't(62)be missed(miss).
I hiked along the road last year.Certain parts of it were so narrow that even two slim people could(63)barely(bare) pass each other.I(64)bent(bend) over from time to time to avoid bumping my head against rocks on my left.
Despite the rough ground,there are many(65)hidden(hide) delights appealing to tourist.Blue rivers and towering trees make up Shu Road's landscape.The varied shapes of the clouds float low,(66)surrounding(surround) the mountain in mist,which gives the Road a fairy-tale touch.
A middle-aged man hiking along with us carried a big bamboo basket full of sand on his back.After taking(67)abreak to catch his breath,he told us the sand was intended(68)forbuilding work in higher mountains.Parting from the kind man,we headed for Zhaohua ancient town,distinguished for many historical(69)attractions(attract).It is one of the(70)best(well) preserved sites featuring elements from the Three Kingdoms period(AD 220-280).