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China's Harbin attracts summer tourists with "off-season ice and snow"

STORY: China's Harbin attracts summer tourists with "off-season ice and snow" DATELINE: June 23, 2024 SHOOTING DATE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the attractions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN ZEMIN, Deputy Director of Marketing Department of Harbin Ice and Snow World Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG YUYING, Staff member of Sun Island Scenic Area 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU GUOHUI, Tourist from Guangdong 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Russian tourists STORYLINE: Harbin in China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province has become a must-visit tourist destination to stay cool in summertime as well as enjoy unique "off-season ice and snow" attractions. Spanning an area of 23,000 square meters, the Fantasy Ice and Snow Hall offers visitors a chance to marvel at intricate ice sculptures and experience the enchanting ambiance created by the blend of ice, snow, light and shadow. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN ZEMIN, Deputy Director of Marketing Depar

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sandbags are placed at the Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall to reinforce flood defence in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Flood control personnel inspect an area affected by the flood in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Volunteers clean the mud in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 22, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Xue Jianfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows the flood-affected Chengkan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Relocated residents have lunch in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the flood-affected Chengkan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Flood control personnel inspect an area affected by the flood in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers clean the mud in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 22, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Xue Jianfeng/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Relocated residents have lunch in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FLOOD-MEASUREMENTS (CN)

(240623) -- HUANGSHAN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sandbags are placed at the Luo Dongshu Ancestral Hall to reinforce flood defence in Chengkan Village of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 23, 2024. Rare but heavy rainfall has hit Huangshan recently, triggering flood and waterlogging in the city. In ChengKan, a village in Huangshan with a history of more than 1800 years, measurements such as relocating residents, closing tourist attractions and stacking sandbags, have been taken to reinforce flood defence and minimize the impact of the extreme weather conditions. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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U.S. teens experience Chinese culture in China's Guangdong

STORY: U.S. teens experience Chinese culture in China's Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: March 23-26, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the American students visiting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRAYSON KOLBEIN RIDDLE, American student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MALIA MAKUA HANA MANA LEE, American student STORYLINE: A delegation of high school students from the U.S. state of Washington visited China's Guangdong Province from Saturday to Tuesday to experience Chinese culture and technology. The students visited tourist attractions, schools and enterprises in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Huizhou and other places, and experienced and felt traditional Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRAYSON KOLBEIN RIDDLE, American student "We got to experience a ton of cool Chinese culture. And it was really amazing to see. This visit has really helped to open my eyes to the culture of China and see how the people of China live their daily lives. It's be

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Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024

STORY: Turkish tourism industry insider optimistic about 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:35 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourist attractions in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI STORYLINE: A tourism professional said that Türkiye's critical tourism industry ended 2023 on a high note, breaking foreign arrivals and income records, and he expected a buoyant new season in 2024. Kaan Sahinalp, the Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI told Xinhua in a recent interview that 70 million foreign travellers are projected for 2024. He said that the industry, which employs 3 million people in the country all year around, needs to provide sustainable and effective services to make Türkiye a reliable destination in the world. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel giant TUI "While official data has not been published yet, revenues for

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Olympics Threaten To Erase Riverside Booksellers - Paris

At number 21-22-23 a bookshop closed boxes, with autumn leaves on the floor. The Booksellers of the Seine, an open-air bookshop. Bouquinistes are one of the must-see attractions on the Parisian postcard, and today theyere very concerned and angry about the relocation of their boxes for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Illustration of Paris, the city, monuments, construction sites, inhabitants, and more. France, Paris on November 24, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Namibian artists thrive through biodiversity economy initiative, cultural heritage preservation

STORY: Namibian artists thrive through biodiversity economy initiative, cultural heritage preservation DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition in Windhoek 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHIRON BYL, Artist from Spitzkoppe, Erongo region, Namibia 3. various of the exhibition in Windhoek STORYLINE: An exhibition titled "Ombonde-Hoanib Landscape" at a local gallery in the Namibian capital of Windhoek opened on Thursday evening, showcasing local artworks created under the Biodiversity Economy initiative. The exhibition focuses on the Ombonde-Hoanib landscape of conservation areas in the Erongo and Kunene regions. The Ombonde-Hoanib People's Landscape is a joint initiative aimed at connecting core conservation areas across about 40 conservancies spanning 78,000 square km. This vast area boasts remarkable tourist attractions, including Twyfelfontein, Namibia's first world heritage site. Chiron Byl is an artist from Spitzkoppe in the Erongo re

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers carry flat bamboo baskets for crops drying overhead at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 18, 2023 shows a villager drying crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 19, 2023 shows villagers drying crops on a drying yard at Chengkan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager dries crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager dries corns on a drying yard at Chengkan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 19, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist views dried chili peppers on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 18, 2023 shows villagers drying crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 19, 2023 shows tourists viewing the dried crops at Chengkan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager dries crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers dry crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager dries crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers dry crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HARVEST-CROPS DRYING (CN)

(230923) -- HUANGSHAN, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers dry crops on a drying yard at Yangchan Village in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2023. "Shaiqiu," or drying crops in autumn, is a rural tradition in China. Crops of different colors are placed to form various patterns which become attractions for tourists. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-EGYPT-CAIRO-NIGHT LIFE (CN)

(230818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People sit and chat at a cafe in Cairo, Egypt, July 23, 2023. Chongqing, a city by the Yangtze River, is called "stove" by Chinese people because of its high temperature in summer; Cairo, located on the bank of the Nile, has long been a hot place on the edge of desert. Both cities have been vigorously promoting the night economy. Hongyadong in Chongqing is an ancient city gate that has been transformed into a giant suspended building featuring restaurants and other entertainment venues. Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, the centuries-old marketplace, is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt. Every day when the night falls and summer heat dissipates, locals and tourists enter the streets and lanes in both cities and enjoy the flourishing night life. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-EGYPT-CAIRO-NIGHT LIFE (CN)

(230818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a Chinese milk tea shop in Cairo, Egypt, July 23, 2023. Chongqing, a city by the Yangtze River, is called "stove" by Chinese people because of its high temperature in summer; Cairo, located on the bank of the Nile, has long been a hot place on the edge of desert. Both cities have been vigorously promoting the night economy. Hongyadong in Chongqing is an ancient city gate that has been transformed into a giant suspended building featuring restaurants and other entertainment venues. Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, the centuries-old marketplace, is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt. Every day when the night falls and summer heat dissipates, locals and tourists enter the streets and lanes in both cities and enjoy the flourishing night life. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-EGYPT-CAIRO-NIGHT LIFE (CN)

(230818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits a Chinese milk tea shop in Cairo, Egypt, July 23, 2023. Chongqing, a city by the Yangtze River, is called "stove" by Chinese people because of its high temperature in summer; Cairo, located on the bank of the Nile, has long been a hot place on the edge of desert. Both cities have been vigorously promoting the night economy. Hongyadong in Chongqing is an ancient city gate that has been transformed into a giant suspended building featuring restaurants and other entertainment venues. Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, the centuries-old marketplace, is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt. Every day when the night falls and summer heat dissipates, locals and tourists enter the streets and lanes in both cities and enjoy the flourishing night life. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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TANZANIA-KILIMANJARO-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230423) -- DAR ES SALAAM, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists pose for a photo with local people at the Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, on April 22, 2023. A group of 28 Chinese tourists aboard Ethiopian Airlines touched down Saturday afternoon at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), which is located in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. They are the first batch of tourists from China after the pandemic to Tanzania, one of the world's leading tourist attractions. TO GO WITH "Tanzania receives first batch of Chinese tourists after pandemic" (Photo by Nurdin Pallangyo/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-KILIMANJARO-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230423) -- DAR ES SALAAM, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese tourists are welcomed at the Kilimanjaro International Airport in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, on April 22, 2023. A group of 28 Chinese tourists aboard Ethiopian Airlines touched down Saturday afternoon at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), which is located in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. They are the first batch of tourists from China after the pandemic to Tanzania, one of the world's leading tourist attractions. TO GO WITH "Tanzania receives first batch of Chinese tourists after pandemic" (Photo by Nurdin Pallangyo/Xinhua)

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Ice and snow theme park in NE China gains popularity among foreign visitors

STORY: Ice and snow theme park in NE China gains popularity among foreign visitors DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Harbin Ice and Snow World 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HERBERT CROWTHER, Tourist from the United States 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN CURLEY, Tourist from Mexico 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL GALLO, Tourist from the United States STORYLINE: The Harbin Ice and Snow World in China's Heilongjiang is gaining popularity among foreign visitors with its unique attractions. This year, the ice and snow theme park spans over 810,000 square meters. 150,000 cubic meters of ice and snow were used to build over 100 ice and snow installations. The park is gaining popularity among foreign visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HERBERT CROWTHER, Tourist from the United States "I have never seen anything like this in my entire life. Both the ice and snow sculptures, and everything is very magical. I hope more people get t

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USJ expects record visitors due to new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, executive of USJ Co., the operator of Universal Studios Japan, gives a speech in Osaka on June 23, 2014. Morioka said the number of visitors to the amusement park is likely to hit a record high for a single month in August due to its upcoming new attractions featuring the Harry Potter film series.

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Children before Sochi closing ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - Children enjoy the attractions ahead of the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Pre-closing attractions at Sochi Winter Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - Fisht Olympic Stadium turns blue ahead of the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Sochi Games pre-closing attractions

SOCHI, Russia - Performers dressed in traditional costumes sing ahead of the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Sochi Games pre-closing attractions

SOCHI, Russia - Women in traditional costumes sing ahead of the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Pre-closing attractions at Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A band performs before the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Pre-closing attractions at Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - The stage is lit up before the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Tokyo DisneySea theme park opens to public

URAYASU, Japan - Tokyo DisneySea, the Disney group's first marine theme park, opens to the public Sept. 4 in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, some 10 kilometers east of central Tokyo. The 71.4-hectare park includes seven ''ports of call,'' with 23 attractions, along with 33 restaurants and 32 shops.

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Paris monuments turn off lights in advance at night to save energy

STORY: Paris monuments turn off lights in advance at night to save energy DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The lights on the Eiffel Tower started to be switched off at 11:45 p.m. from Friday, in a bid to save electricity due to the energy crisis. Other major monuments in the French capital, such as the Paris City Hall, the Saint-Jacques Tower and the city's museums will no longer be lit from 10 p.m. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent "From Sept. 23, all municipal facilities in the city of Paris will turn off their lights early in the evening to save energy. The measure will apply to all public buildings, including municipal museums, the town halls of each Parisian arrondissement and tourist attractions." France, like many other European countries, is facing an energy crisis this winter. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has already announced that rolling black

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Eiffel Tower to switch off lights early to save energy

STORY: Eiffel Tower to switch off lights early to save energy DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Eiffel Tower from a cruise ship 3. various of Eiffel Tower shot from the square 4. various of Paris residents STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent "As a result of the energy crisis in Europe, the city of Paris has recently announced a series of measures to reduce energy consumption, including turning off the lights of the Eiffel Tower, a Parisian landmark, early." The Eiffel Tower in Paris, one of the most visited attractions in the world, is lit at night until 1 a.m. With the new energy-saving regulations in place, the lighting will be switched off at 23:45, while visitors should leave. Night lighting accounts for 4 percent of the tower's annual electricity consumption. Meanwhile, the city's mayor announced on Tuesday that all municipal establishments will

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Tokyo DisneySea theme park opens to public

URAYASU, Japan - Tokyo DisneySea, the Disney group's first marine theme park, opens to the public Sept. 4 in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, some 10 kilometers east of central Tokyo. The 71.4-hectare park includes seven ''ports of call,'' with 23 attractions, along with 33 restaurants and 32 shops.

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USJ expects record visitors due to new Harry Potter area

OSAKA, Japan - Tsuyoshi Morioka, executive of USJ Co., the operator of Universal Studios Japan, gives a speech in Osaka on June 23, 2014. Morioka said the number of visitors to the amusement park is likely to hit a record high for a single month in August due to its upcoming new attractions featuring the Harry Potter film series. (Kyodo)