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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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China: Mischievous Monkey Snatches Tourist’s Bracelet in Hubei

This is the amusing moment when a monkey snatched a tourist’s bracelet while she was feeding it at a scenic spot in Hubei, China, on October 3, 2025. After a few attempts using snacks as bait, the monkey finally released the bracelet, and the woman recovered it, smiling as onlookers laughed.

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France: Louvre Evacuated After Theft of Priceless Crown Jewels 2

The Louvre in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday, October 19, after thieves stole eight priceless pieces of historic jewelry from the Apollon Gallery, which houses the French Crown Jewels. One item was later recovered. Authorities are investigating the security breach and searching for four suspects.

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France: Louvre Evacuated After Theft of Priceless Crown Jewels 3

The Louvre in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday, October 19, after thieves stole eight priceless pieces of historic jewelry from the Apollon Gallery, which houses the French Crown Jewels. One item was later recovered. Authorities are investigating the security breach and searching for four suspects. This video shows a vehicle-mounted ladder on Quai Francois Mitterrand leading up to a window on the second floor, apparently left behind by the gang.

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France: Louvre Evacuated After Theft of Priceless Crown Jewels

The Louvre in Paris was evacuated and closed on Sunday, October 19, after thieves stole eight priceless pieces of historic jewelry from the Apollon Gallery, which houses the French Crown Jewels. One item was later recovered. Authorities are investigating the security breach and searching for four suspects.

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China: Dog Refuses to Board Cable Car at Laojun Mountain Scenic Area

A video captured a funny scene at Laojun Mountain Scenic Area in Luoyang, Henan, on April 6, 2023. As the owner tried to pull the dog into a cable car, it resisted strongly, forcing the owner to carry it inside by force.

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Japan: Typhoon Nakri Brings Strong Winds to Southern Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri made its closest approach to the southern Izu Islands on Monday morning, October 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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Holiday Spots Sighting - China

A fork artist performs for tourists at an ancient street scenic spot in Luolong District of Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, October 5, 2025. Tourist destinations across China are witnessing a surge in visitors as the country's eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday began on Wednesday. Photo by Huang Zhengwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourists Attend Water-Splashing Event - Jinghong

An aerial view shows tourists attending a water-splashing event at a scenic spot in Jinghong, Yunnan Province, China on October 5, 2025, as tourist destinations across the country see a surge in visitors during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Photo by Li Yunsheng / Xinhua / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a building billowing smoke from a fire that broke out on Aug. 18, 2025, in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire that broke out in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a building billowing smoke with firefighters working to extinguish a fire that broke out on Aug. 18, 2025, in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire that broke out in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire that broke out in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Mt. Fuji photo spot

A tourist takes a picture of Mt. Fuji on Aug. 14, 2025, from over a 1.4-meter-high screen that was set up by authorities to prevent dangerous behavior such as jaywalking in the Yamanashi Prefecture town of Fujikawaguchiko. In May 2024, the town erected a taller screen to block the view of Mt. Fuji towering over a Lawson convenience store after the photo spot went viral and sparked a surge in foreign visitors but the latest screen, set up in early August, was low enough to allow the view.

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - A drone photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Shenxianju scenic spot in Xianju County of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - An aerial drone photo taken on July 6, 2025 shows tourists riding a boat to enjoy lotus flowers at a scenic spot in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water release at central Japan dam

Annual water release begins at Kurobe Dam, a popular tourist spot surrounded by the Northern Alps, in the Toyama Prefecture town of Tateyama, central Japan, on June 26, 2025.

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Water release at central Japan dam

Annual water release begins at Kurobe Dam, a popular tourist spot surrounded by the Northern Alps, in the Toyama Prefecture town of Tateyama, central Japan, on June 26, 2025.

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Water release at central Japan dam

Annual water release begins at Kurobe Dam, a popular tourist spot surrounded by the Northern Alps, in the Toyama Prefecture town of Tateyama, central Japan, on June 26, 2025.

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China: Rare Hailstorm Hits Crescent Lake Desert in Gansu

This video captures a rare hailstorm that hit the desert in Jiuquan, Gansu, on June 8. Hail unexpectedly fell over the Crescent Lake desert, a popular tourist spot known for its arid landscape and iconic sand dunes.

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Thailand: Fire Breaks Out at Five Star Hotel in Chiang Mai

A fire broke out at the five star Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai in the early hours of Wednesday April 23, destroying the former wooden spa complex building. The flame was put under control in two hours. There are no reports of casualties.

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Canola Fields - China

A tourist cycles at a scenic spot in Panjiang Town of Guiding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 1, 2025. Guiding County, with a development model integrating agriculture and tourism, has vigorously developed specialty industries such as canola, yellow peaches and roxburgh roses planting in recent years. In the spring, when the flowers are in full bloom, more and more people are coming to the county, boosting rural tourism in sectors such as catering, homestays and transportation. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controlled grassland burn on Mt. Aso

Photo taken on Feb. 22, 2025, shows a controlled burn at tourist spot Kusasenri grasslands on Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Controlled grassland burn on Mt. Aso

Photo taken on Feb. 22, 2025, shows a controlled burn at tourist spot Kusasenri grasslands on Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Controlled grassland burn on Mt. Aso

Photo taken on Feb. 22, 2025, shows a controlled burn at tourist spot Kusasenri grasslands on Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Otaru Canal in Hokkaido

People visit Otaru Canal, a popular tourist spot, in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Otaru Canal in Hokkaido

People visit Otaru Canal, a popular tourist spot, in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 4, 2025.

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New Orleans truck attack

Police vehicles are parked near the site of a fatal truck attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured in a suspected terrorist attack earlier in the day when a pickup truck was driven into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day in a popular tourist spot in the southern U.S. city, according to U.S. media.

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New Orleans truck attack

Flowers are placed near the site of a fatal truck attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Jan. 1, 2025. At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured in a suspected terrorist attack earlier in the day when a pickup truck was driven into a crowd celebrating New Year's Day at a popular tourist spot in the southern U.S. city, according to U.S. media.

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Yandang Mountain Scenic Spot - China

A tourist poses for a photo on a glass skywalk at the Yandang Mountain scenic spot in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, November 26, 2024. Yandang Mountain is a national 5A-level scenic area, a national forest park and a UNESCO-accredited geopark. The beautiful scenery and rich historical culture there has attracted millions of visitors. Photo by Liu Mengqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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