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Holiday Spots Sighting - China

Tourists visit a glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in central China's Hunan 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 Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Man Sprints Away Just in Time to Avoid Pile of Snow Slides From Rooftop

This is the dramatic moment that a man in China sprinted away just in time to avoid being hit by a huge pile of falling snow from a rooftop. On November 8, 2021, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, the video captured the shocking scene as accumulated snow suddenly slid off the roof.　The man, noticing the danger, reacted instantly and ran.

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China: Woman Rescues Dog Swept Away by Floodwaters in Hunan

On June 20, 2025, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, a woman risked her safety to rescue a dog swept away by floodwaters. Standing barefoot on a muddy riverbank, she used a stick to pull the struggling dog to safety as the current surged past.a

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Chinese New Year Celebrations - China

Tourists enjoy performances at Zhangjiajie Romance Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, January 21, 2025. As the 2025 Chinese New Year will fall on January 29, excitement is palpable everywhere in China. The Chinese people immerse themselves in traditional customs and partake in the festivities. The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, falls on next Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Scenery - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 14, 2024 shows the autumn scenery of Tianzi Mountain at the Zhangjiajie national forest park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

JJ Wallis of South Africa competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Wingsuit flying athletes compete during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Wingsuit flying athletes compete during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Ambroise Serrano of France competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Tahi Munroe of Australia competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Ambroise Serrano of France competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Ambroise Serrano of France competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Ben Dicko of Australia competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Zhang Shupeng of China competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Zhang Shupeng of China competes during the flying through targets competition at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 19, 2024.Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wingsuit Flying World Championship - China

Tahi Munroe of Australia competes during the speed race at the 10th World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit Flying World Championship at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on September 18, 2024. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: China revs up hospitality, boosts services to ride "China Travel" boom

(240730) -- NANJING/GUANGZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists pose for photos at a glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in central China's Hunan Province, May 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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Xinhua Headlines: Behind China's growing appeal to international travelers

(240716) -- CHANGSHA/SHANGHAI, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from South Korea take photos at the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yujie)

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Xinhua Headlines: Behind China's growing appeal to international travelers

(240716) -- CHANGSHA/SHANGHAI, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from South Korea visit the Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Deng Daoli/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xinhua Headlines: Behind China's growing appeal to international travelers

(240716) -- CHANGSHA/SHANGHAI, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on May 28, 2024 shows a payment service center for foreign tourists of the Bank of China at the Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yujie)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Macaques are seen at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors take photos of a macaque at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A macaque is seen at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A macaque is seen at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Macaques are seen at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A macaque is seen at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos of a macaque at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-MACAQUE (CN)

(240607) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A macaque is seen at Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240531) -- BEIJING, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 22, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240531) -- BEIJING, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 22, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists take photos at a glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in central China's Hunan Province, May 23, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists line up to pass through passenger clearance procedures at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 27, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists visit the Baofeng Lake of Wulingyuan District in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 24, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 22, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 27, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South Korean tourists visit Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean tourists visit Huangshizhai scenic spot of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 28, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean tourists visit the Baofeng Lake of Wulingyuan District in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 24, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean tourists pose for photos at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 22, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean tourists line up to pass through passenger clearance procedures at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 27, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean tourists take photos at a glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in central China's Hunan Province, May 23, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-SOUTH KOREAN TOURISTS (CN)

(240530) -- ZHANGJIAJIE, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South Korean tourists arrive at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, May 27, 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Zhangjiajie saw 105,100 South Korean tourist trips, a 27.07 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019, and is accounted for 40.23 percent of the total number of inbound tourists to Zhangjiajie. Currently, there are direct flights from five cities in South Korea to Zhangjiajie, including Seoul and Busan, with a total of 52 flights per week. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu (R) and his friend Que Weixin take part in a training in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite spo

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Ho

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his bicycle in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 27, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Jan. 3, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Photo by Wu Yon

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu poses for a photo in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye.