However, punishments for third and fourth children are more severe—families may have their houses burned down. When a landmark at Baiheliang known for its carved fish disappears because of the flood at Three Gorges Dam, the people can’t do anything about it at first because there’s not enough money. At the time, the students are familiar with doctrines such as China’s one-child policy, and they tell him how their parents pay fines for any siblings.

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Before visiting the Rhine Valley the first time 40 years ago, I had visions of half-timbered houses and taverns, riverside castles, steep hillside vineyards.Expect windswept coastal walks, a stellar surf scene, and pubs serving up heaps of freshly caught seafood (it's said that Dylan Thomas's favorite watering hole was The Ship Inn, where a corner of the bar is still dedicated to the poet). St Goarshausen is on one of the busiest Rhine river ferry routes – the short crossing to its twin village, St Goar. At the end of May, the free Fry Art Gallery should reopen, showing work by Eric Ravilious, John Aldridge, Grayson Perry and more. Community members hold great fondness for the river, and groups organize for its maintenance and conservation.

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Macon and Bibb County are most fortunate to have the Ocmulgee River as a main feature to enjoy and appreciate. And it’s also within reach of other places to visit outside the World Heritage area, including the cathedral city of Mainz and the picturesque town of Eltville. One of the most unusual sights we came across in the Rhine Valley is the Meteorite Museum in Oberwesel. Unsurprisingly, it also makes for a great movie set, which is why the 14th century cottage De Vere House made an appearance as the birthplace of both Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Part One (you know, the house where Lord Voldemort gave Harry his famous lightening scar). Set against this natural environment, RiverTown has award-winning designs and generous amenities focused on outdoor recreation and social interaction.The village isn’t quite as picturesque as Bacharach, but it’s got an unbeatable view across the river to Burg Katz, one of the most beautiful castles on the Rhine. Arguably the most Instagrammable spot is the pebbly Chesil Beach, which inspired Ian McEwan's acclaimed novel of the same name. This environmentally-minded college-town with a progressive mentality also features a prominent cultural scene.