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What are the attractions in Springfield and Illinois?

I have been traveling for many years and have visited many countries and regions. However, we rarely have time to understand a region in such an in-depth way, and in our daily busy life, we rarely have the energy to seriously consider how to promote tourism in a region. The Illinois Tourism Bureau provided me with such an opportunity, so I cherish every day in Illinois. Since travel in the United States was not yet open to Chinese teams at that time, Chinese official business teams usually took the classic 14-day tour of the east and west coasts and Hawaii. The itinerary mainly included New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas. and Honolulu, Hawaii. Once the U.S. government opens the door to group travel to Chinese citizens, what kind of U.S. sightseeing tour should we design for Chinese tourists? Illinois should be a good place to start. Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, is the tourist focus of Illinois. Here you can fully appreciate the modern urban civilization of the United States and feel the charm and style of an international metropolis. There are many world-famous museums and art galleries in Chicago. Chicago is also one of the world-famous international conference centers. There are also many beautiful scenic spots worth visiting in the surrounding areas of Chicago, such as the Baha'i House of Worship, one of the only seven remaining Baha'i buildings in the world. It is also one of the seven wonders of Illinois officially selected by the Illinois Tourism Bureau. The former residence and Hemingway Museum of Hemingway, who is world-famous for writing "The Old Man and the Sea," will also be popular places for Chinese tourists to visit. Except for Chicago, Illinois' tourism resources can be roughly divided into five major regions: central, western, northern, southern and southwest regions. Highlights of sightseeing in the central region include the state capital of Springfield, Bloomington and historic Highway 66. Springfield is the political center of Illinois, where we can trace and commemorate the life footsteps of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Including: Lincoln's former residence, Lincoln Museum, Law Firm, Old Capital, Lincoln Cemetery, etc. Springfield is also a place where shopping malls gather. Visitors can fully enjoy shopping while sightseeing in Springfield. Bloomington is also a vibrant central city in the region. Route 66 starts in Illinois and ends in California. In John 6.1 Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath", the Joad family runs along this road towards the promised California. Steinbeck called it the "Mother Road." When visiting western Illinois, you must not miss Riverfount. It is a very beautiful place with beautiful buildings along the river; Nauvoo is not only famous for its Mormon history, but also for its beautiful nature. The scenery is not to be missed; Quincy is a city in the Mississippi River Basin that has been introduced by National Geographic Magazine. Moline has the most famous agricultural machinery company in the United States, and we can also visit the company's headquarters. In northern Illinois, people can enjoy beautiful mountains and rivers, enjoy beautiful waterfalls, stay in cabins and have a nature spa to relax their body and spirit; southern Illinois is very suitable for eco-tourism. In Marion you can not only see beautiful natural scenery but also many wild animals. In Metropolis, people can enjoy river views and practice golf skills; southwest Illinois is very suitable for green tourism; in Alton, people can ride bicycles along the Mississippi River to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery. The local tourism bureau has very precise positioning of the characteristics of tourism resources in each region. Tourism promotion also uses the characteristics of the region as the biggest selling point. They even launched a private vote on the official website of the tourism bureau to select the "Seven Wonders of Illinois". Attract visitors' attention.