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HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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Giant Panda

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A 10-meter-tall giant panda performs a dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, September 24, 2024. The features and torso are distinguished by the use of multiple layers of greenery.

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding observes the crown of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a pair of binoculars in the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the bark of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leave

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding introduces the story of the Guest-Greeting Pine to tourists at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and b

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the branches and leaves of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine in rain at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 5, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, le

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as wel

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branche

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding (R) and Hu Xiaochun take a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine in rain at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 5, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branch

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the branches and leaves of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branche

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding writes the "Pine Diary" at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the supporting frame

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as wel

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding observes the crown of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a pair of binoculars at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine in the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the Guest-Greeting Pine conditions with a monitoring system at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leave

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and ba

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding (R) and Hu Xiaochun take a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine in rain at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 5, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and b

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding introduces the story of the Guest-Greeting Pine to tourists at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the branches and leaves of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the support

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine in the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the s

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(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the s

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(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and ba

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(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding writes the "Pine Diary" at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the supporting frames and cables. He

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(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the bark of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as w

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(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding observes the crown of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a pair of binoculars at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the Guest-Greeting Pine conditions with a monitoring system at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as w

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(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the support