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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows a section of the Hongqi Canal in Pingshun County, north China's Shanxi Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Hongqi Canal scenic area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a diversion sluice of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows a section of the Hongqi Canal in Pingshun County, north China's Shanxi Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Hongqi Canal scenic area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows a section of the Hongqi Canal in Pingshun County, north China's Shanxi Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows a section of the Hongqi Canal in Pingshun County, north China's Shanxi Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows a view of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 18, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Hongqi Canal scenic area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Li Jianan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Years of Hongqi Canal - Tourists Flock to China Sky River - China

An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2025 shows a view of the main canal of the Hongqi Canal in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Hongqi Canal, an irrigation project built on the steep Taihang Mountains, is dubbed the "man-made river in the sky." This year marks the 60th anniversary of the completion of its main canal. Photo by Hao Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHANGZHI-HOMESTAY OWNER-MILLET FIELDS (CN)

(240730) -- CHANGZHI, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows the scenery of Taihang Mountains in Langshuyuan Village, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. Changzhi City, located in the southeast of Shanxi Province, has a long history of millet planting. Wei Meiling, 44 years old, who had been worked in the millet fields with her parents since her childhood, returned to her hometown in 2015 after years of working in the city. Here in Changzhi City, she set up a cooperative which now owns more than 2,000 mu (about 133.3 hectares) of millet fields, and has helped 800 plus villagers increase their incomes. She often does livestreaming in the millet fields to introduce and promote local millet products, attracting many customers by the stunning natural scenery. She opened a homestay in 2023, which was transformed from her old houses. The homestay is popular among tourists especially during vacations. Wei also plans to expand the millet plantin

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CHINA-SHANXI-TAIHANG MOUNTAIN-SCENERY (CN)

(240726) -- CHANGZHI, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-TAIHANG MOUNTAIN-SCENERY (CN)

(240726) -- CHANGZHI, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-TAIHANG MOUNTAIN-SCENERY (CN)

(240726) -- CHANGZHI, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-TAIHANG MOUNTAIN-SCENERY (CN)

(240726) -- CHANGZHI, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-TAIHANG MOUNTAIN-SCENERY (CN)

(240726) -- CHANGZHI, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-TAIHANG MOUNTAIN-SCENERY (CN)

(240726) -- CHANGZHI, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-EQUIPMENT (CN)

(240629) -- URUMQI, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A model of the Taihang machine, the world's first railway bridge replacement machine, is exhibited at the CRCC booth at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, have showcased China-developed heavy machinery, intelligent construction and production technologies. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Paraglider enthusiasts glide in the Taihang Mountain area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, June 8, 2023. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paraglider enthusiasts glide in the Taihang Mountain area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, June 8, 2023. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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Time-lapse: Starry night in China's Taihang Mountains

STORY: Time-lapse: Starry night in China's Taihang Mountains SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Time-lapse of starry night STORYLINE: Experience a breathtaking starry night in China's Taihang Mountains, a place perfect for stargazing in clear summer skies. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shijiazhuang, China. (XHTV)

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#CHINA-WINTER-SNOW-SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 11, 2023 shows the scenery in Taihang Mountains in north China's Hebei Province. A rendezvous with snow refreshes the landscapes as winter leaves its steps in most parts of China. (Photo by Tian Xiaoli/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows the scenery of the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos on a sightseeing platform at the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows the scenery of the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos in front of a waterfall at the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows a view of a winding road at the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows the scenery of the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows the scenery of the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows the scenery of the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a waterfall at the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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CHINA-HENAN-LINZHOU-TAIHANG GRAND CANYON (CN)

(230907) -- LINZHOU, Sept. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows a view of a winding road at the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province. The Taihang Grand Canyon scenic spot, covering a total area of about 89 square kilometers, features lucid waters and lush mountains. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

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The Mao Dun Literary Prize Winner Writer Qiao Ye

XINXIANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 16, 2010 - (FILE) Writer Qiao Ye appeared at the opening ceremony of the Gengyin Year Book Festival in Jiulian Mountain, Taihang on October 16, 2010, in Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China. On August 11, 2023, the Evaluation Office of the 11th Mao Dun Literature Award announced that Yang Zhijun's "Snow Mountain and Earth", Qiao Ye's "Treasure Water", Liu Liangcheng's "Benba", Sun Ganlu's "Thousand Li Jiang Shan Tu", and Dongxi's "Echo" won five works (in order of votes).