"We were nervous on the streets. But we felt at home with other Chinese from Hong Kong or Taiwan," said Zhang.

　　Luckily, the Chinese government sent chartered flights (包机) to bring the people back. Now, all the Chinese tourists are safely back home. "The moment the plane left Thailand, we cheered for joy," said Zhang.

　　Last week Thailand's prime minister Somchai Wongsawat stepped down and the airports reopened. But the country's tourism industry needs time to return to normal.

　　Tourism is the biggest part of the country's economy (经济). Thailand is called "Land of Smiles" and has some of Asia's best beaches. It has made $17 billion (十亿) from 15.5 million tourists this year. w.w.w.302edu.c.o.m

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　　take a trip to 去旅游

　　Last year they took a trip to Europe.

　　tour 在......旅游

　　It was nice to tour the small ancient city.

　　show sb around 领......参观

　　The tour guide showed us around the old building.

　　go sightseeing 观光

　　She's going sightseeing in Hong Kong.

　　places of interest 名胜古迹 Beijing is famous for its places of interest.