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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows tourists having fun on ice in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows people visiting an ice lantern art fair in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A contestant works on an ice sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 3, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2025. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABA

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased o

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

People watch a rocket blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 12, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows an aerospace supercomputing center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Jin Yuchang, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the movie camera he purchased to film the rocket launch in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, Ch

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xia

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABAC

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breat

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 on the beach in Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province shows a view of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site and the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesRelease

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, res

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Yang Hao, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the aerospace commemorative philatelic collections he purchased in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchan

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New Year Celebrations in China

A tourist enjoys a fireworks display during a New Year celebration event in Arxan City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on January 1, 2026. Various activities were held nationwide to celebrate the New Year. Photo by Ma Jinrui /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Alshan National Forest Park

HINGGAN LEAGUE, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2026 - A tourist is experiencing the game of "making ice by splashing water" by the ice-free river in Alshan National Forest Park in Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia, China on January 1, 2026.

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A tourist (L) rents equipment at the Ice and Snow World of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 17, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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Haihua Island Tourist Resort

DANZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - The night view of Hilton Hotel in Haihua Island Tourist Resort, the world's largest artificial flower shaped island, developed by China Evergrande Group, was captured in Danzhou City, Hainan Province, China on December 16, 2025.

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

Snow-covered mountains are seen in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

A child enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

People enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

People enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

People enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

A man enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

People enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

A person is seen walking over the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

Snow-covered mountains are seen in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

Snow-covered mountains are seen in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

People enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

Snow-covered mountains are seen in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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People Enjoy The Season's First Snowfall In Kashmir

A woman enjoy the snow in a tourist area of Sonamarg after a recent snowfall that covered the mountains in snow. on December 23, 2025 In Sonamarg, India. Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourism Developments In Zhaoxing Dong Village - China

A tourist tries batik making at a rural cooperative in Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Zhaoxing Dong village, home to a captivating cultural landscape, has seen an influx of tourists as the Dong New Year approaches. In recent years, the local government has leveraged the village's rich Dong ethnic cultural resources in developing the tourism industry. Boosted by tourism and other feature industries, the local Dong people have improved their living standards by inheriting traditional craftsmanship, developing ethnic handicrafts, launching cultural and creative products, and expanding the homestay and catering businesses. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourism Developments In Zhaoxing Dong Village - China

A tourist tries batik making at a rural cooperative in Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 19, 2025. Zhaoxing Dong village, home to a captivating cultural landscape, has seen an influx of tourists as the Dong New Year approaches. In recent years, the local government has leveraged the village's rich Dong ethnic cultural resources in developing the tourism industry. Boosted by tourism and other feature industries, the local Dong people have improved their living standards by inheriting traditional craftsmanship, developing ethnic handicrafts, launching cultural and creative products, and expanding the homestay and catering businesses. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourism Developments In Zhaoxing Dong Village - China

A tourist tries batik making at a rural cooperative in Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 19, 2025. Zhaoxing Dong village, home to a captivating cultural landscape, has seen an influx of tourists as the Dong New Year approaches. In recent years, the local government has leveraged the village's rich Dong ethnic cultural resources in developing the tourism industry. Boosted by tourism and other feature industries, the local Dong people have improved their living standards by inheriting traditional craftsmanship, developing ethnic handicrafts, launching cultural and creative products, and expanding the homestay and catering businesses. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

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Wensan Future Technology Experience Center in Hangzhou

A tourist watches UNITREE's humanoid robot G1 perform martial arts at the Wensan Future Technology Experience Center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on December 18, 2025.