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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

St Peter's basilica seen from the Vatican's gardens on November 10, 2015. This earthly paradise is maintained with great care and is open only to a few privileged visitors for security reasons. Umbrella pines, cedars, beeches and olive trees shadow the numerous pathways and flower beds. The gardens cover nearly one hundred acres of the Vatican's entire property. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Gardeners working in the gardens of the Vatican on November 10, 2025 . Between the box hedges and clusters of yews, we catch a glimpse of a group of gardeners busily digging, pruning and watering the foliage .This earthly paradise is maintained with great care and is open only to a few privileged visitors for security reasons. Umbrella pines, cedars, beeches and olive trees shadow the numerous pathways and flower beds. The gardens cover nearly one hundred acres of the Vatican's entire property. Besides the upkeep of the trees and plants, the gardeners also are in charge of providing floral decorations for ceremonies which take place on Saint Peter's Square and in the Basilica. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Chaos In The Train Stations And In The Streets Of Paris

An illustration in the streets of Paris a few hours before the Official Inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, thousands of visitors are queuing to have access to the Quai de Seine and cream of the crop to attend the Festival. Paris, France, on july 26, 2024. Photo by Kelly Linsale/BePress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Spooky Cable Car Experience In Zhangjiajie, Hunan

What happens if you decide to take the last cable car running between misty mountains of Zhangjiajie, Hunan? You will definitely have an unforgettable memory. A video filmed on May 3 shows visitors taking cable car with dense fog surrounding them which created a spooky feeling. One comment says that “this setting is just missing a few Dementors from Harry Potter to complete the scene."

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Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday

STORY: Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at scenic spots STORYLINE: Laos has been embracing large numbers of Chinese tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, expected to be a strong boost to the country's tourism sector. "I observe that the number of Chinese visitors is increasing day by day. I have seen crowds of Chinese tourists walking around the city in the past few days. At that moment, I realized that Laos' tourism is continuing to rebound," Namtan, a food vendor in Lao capital Vientiane, told Xinhua on Saturday. She said that Laos is gaining popularity among domestic and international tourists thanks to reduced travel time and a comfortable ride brought by the China-Laos Railway. "I think the cross-border passenger service on the China-Laos Railway is the key factor contributing to Laos' tourism recovery and it

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China taps consumption potential to sustain high-quality growth

STORY: China taps consumption potential to sustain high-quality growth SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. various of a McKinsey report "China consumption: Start of a new era" STORYLINE: The past few weeks have witnessed the rise to stardom of Harbin, China's "ice city" with a record influx of visitors. Over 3 million visitors flocked to the city during the New Year holidays, and tourism revenue rocketed 791.92 percent to over 5.9 billion yuan (about 820 million U.S. dollars). This wooing of tourists once again shows the huge momentum of domestic consumption in China's huge market. Data show 135 million domestic tourist trips were made in China during the three-day New Year holiday, up 155.3 percent year on year, and tourist revenue surpassed 79.73 billion yuan (about 11.08 billion U.S. dollars). Physical stores across the country are also introducing novel consumption scenarios to at

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Kuwait launches HORECA exhibition to promote food services, tourism

STORY: Kuwait launches HORECA exhibition to promote food services, tourism SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: HAWALLI, Kuwait CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors at the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOACHIM, German exhibitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): WALEED, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SADDIQ, Visitor 5. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The HORECA Kuwait 2024 exhibition kicked off in Hawalli Governorate of Kuwait to promote food service and boost tourism industry. The three-day event has attracted more than 100 exhibitors from home and abroad. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOACHIM, German exhibitor "HORECA Kuwait is for us a very important exhibition. And we are proud to be here with our partner from Kuwait, presenting a few new products and a few new ideas for your market. And I'm looking forward to an exciting exhibition. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): WALEED, Visitor "This year's exhibition is bigger than that of last year. There is a variet

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231216) -- BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the site of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling the living environment of the marquis Liu He when

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows part of a replica of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, at the relics of the tomb in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling th

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the site of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling the living environment of the marquis Liu He when

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows part of a replica of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, at the relics of the tomb in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling th

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows part of a replica of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, at the relics of the tomb in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling th

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows the site of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling the living environment of the marquis

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows part of a replica of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, at the relics of the tomb in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling th

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the site of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling the living environment of the marquis Liu He when

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the site of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling the living environment of the marquis Liu He when

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-MARQUIS-MAIN TOMB-PUBLIC-OPENING (CN)

(231215) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows the site of the main tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province. The main tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, the excavation of which was one of the most significant archaeological events in the country in recent years, opened to the public on Friday in east China's Jiangxi Province. The Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) tomb, located in the provincial capital Nanchang, is one of the few imperial tombs that has not been looted. The main tomb is around 8 meters deep, 17 meters long and 16 meters wide, and linked by a long path. To protect the site, visitors will observe it from above via a newly-built passageway. According to the burial practice of the time, which required the dead to be treated as if they were alive, the interior chamber of the tomb was divided into a bedroom on the east side and a living room on the west side, resembling the living environment of the marquis

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-APEC WEEK-TOURISM ECONOMY

(231115) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows Car 62, a classic symbol of the Golden City and one of a few real cable cars converted into a motor vehicle, which boasts the world's last remaining, manually operated cable car system, at the APEC 2023 International Media Center in San Francisco, the United States. As host, San Francisco is not at all hiding its intention to take the opportunity to revigorate its tourism economy by having APEC meeting visitors rediscover its rich tourism assets. (Xinhua/Li Rui) TO GO WITH Feature: San Francisco expects APEC week to woo back int'l visitors, particularly Chinese

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-APEC WEEK-TOURISM ECONOMY

(231115) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows Car 62, a classic symbol of the Golden City and one of a few real cable cars converted into a motor vehicle, which boasts the world's last remaining, manually operated cable car system, at the APEC 2023 International Media Center in San Francisco, the United States. As host, San Francisco is not at all hiding its intention to take the opportunity to revigorate its tourism economy by having APEC meeting visitors rediscover its rich tourism assets. (Xinhua/Li Rui) TO GO WITH Feature: San Francisco expects APEC week to woo back int'l visitors, particularly Chinese

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Life gradually returns to Yemeni beach amid hopes for end of civil war

STORY: Life gradually returns to Yemeni beach amid hopes for end of civil war DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:14 LOCATION: HAJJAH, Yemen CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and their teachers playing on a beach in Midi District, Hajjah Province, northern Yemen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDULLAH AL-MUTANBEK, Teacher 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YAHYA MUSA, Student STORYLINE: Almost four years after the Yemeni government forces recaptured the Red Sea coastal city of Midi in the northwestern province of Hajjah from the Houthi rebels in April 2018, local visitors began to return to the city's beach. Local authorities allowed visits to the beach in December of last year, after spending nearly four years to remove the landmines that had been planted in the beach and some parts of the city, which is a few miles to the east of the beach and has become an abandoned site as a result of the Yemeni civil war that broke out in 2014. The war has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced 4 mi

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Realty firm sees few visitors at trade fair in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Officials of a real estate company wait for visitors to its booth at a realty fair in Beijing on April 10, 2014, amid an economic slowdown in China.

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Watching 'Planet of the Apes' with monkeys

OITA, Japan - Visitors attend an event to watch part of the U.S. new movie ''Rise of the Planet of the Apes'' with monkeys at Takasakiyama Natural Zoo in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 6, 2011. Zoo keeper Yoshiro Saga said several of the monkeys, drawn to the site by food, may have looked at the screens a few times.

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Protest in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt - Few visitors are seen on Feb. 6, 2011, at Khan el-Khalili market, a major tourist attraction in Cairo, as tourism in Egypt has been hit by continued antigovernment demonstrations.

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Protest in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt - Few visitors are seen on Feb. 6, 2011, at Khan el-Khalili market, a major tourist attraction in Cairo, as tourism in Egypt has been hit by continued antigovernment demonstrations.

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How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature

STORY: How Türkiye's chess museum builds a world in miniature DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:27 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Gokyay Chess Museum 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): AKIN GOKYAY, Curator and founder of Gokyay Chess Museum STORYLINE: In the old town of Türkiye's capital city, a one-of-a-kind chess museum offers visitors a journey through time and space with a wide variety of sets representing diverse cultures and traditions from across the world. The war between Napoleon Bonaparte and the British, renowned battles in the Ottoman period, blockbusters like the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, and even the iconic cartoon series Smurfs and Asterix -- to name a few of the sets on display in the Gokyay Foundation Chess Museum, which houses 727 chess sets collected from 110 countries and regions. Some sets from China are particularly interesting, such as the chessmen replica of Terracotta Warriors, the life-size statues that guarded the tomb of China's first emperor

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China-aided science museum wins hearts of science enthusiasts in Ethiopia

STORY: China-aided science museum wins hearts of science enthusiasts in Ethiopia DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of China-aided science museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): TEWODROS ESHETU, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANAYE EWNETU, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): TEWODROS ESHETU, Visitor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MANAYE EWNETU, Visitor 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): WORHU GACHENA, Director general of Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Center STORYLINE: Within just a few weeks of operation, a China-aided science museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has attracted large numbers of visitors. According to figures from the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Center, more than 700,000 science enthusiasts from Ethiopia and beyond have visited the museum since it was officially opened on Oct. 4. The museum, the first of its kind in Africa, is expected to serve as a platform where scientific innovations will be conceived and born to support the gr