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Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This stack composite photo taken on on December 13, 2025 shows the starry sky over Baisha Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This photo taken on on December 12, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower in the sky over Baisha Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Geminid Meteor Shower - China

Geminid Meteor Shower - China

This photo taken on on December 13, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower in the sky over Baisha Town of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, reached its peak on Sunday. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 17, 2025 shows a Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 17, 2025 shows a Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 18, 2025 shows a Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 17, 2025 shows a group of Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 18, 2025 shows Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 17, 2025 shows a group of Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 18, 2025 shows Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 18, 2025 shows Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 17, 2025 shows Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

Eld s Deer At The Bangxi Provincial Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 17, 2025 shows Hainan Eld's deer at the Bangxi provincial nature reserve in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Eld's deer, which is native to Hainan, is a national first-class protected animal and is categorized as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The Bangxi provincial nature reserve, established in Hainan in the 1970s, is one of the important habitats of the Hainan Eld's deer. Through ongoing conservation efforts, the reserve has become a beautiful home for the deer. According to statistics, there are currently over 200 Hainan Eld's deer living here. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Farmers transplant rice seedlings in Yacha Town of Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, on February 20, 2025. Farming activities are in full swing in south China's Hainan Province in early spring. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Farmers work at a field in Yacha Town of Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, on February 20, 2025. Farming activities are in full swing in south China's Hainan Province in early spring. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

A farmer carries seedlings in Yacha Town of Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, on February 20, 2025. Farming activities are in full swing in south China's Hainan Province in early spring. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

A farmer picks strawberries at Pingdi Village of Dongcheng Town in Danzhou City, south China's Hainan Province, on February 23, 2025. Farming activities are in full swing in south China's Hainan Province in early spring. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Farming in Baisha - China

Spring Farming in Baisha - China

A farmer picks strawberries at Pingdi Village of Dongcheng Town in Danzhou City, south China's Hainan Province, on February 23, 2025. Farming activities are in full swing in south China's Hainan Province in early spring. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Flocks of herons feed on the water in the estuary wetland of Baisha River, Liuting Street, Chengyang district, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Flocks of herons roost on the beach at the Baisha River estuary wetland in Liuting Street, Chengyang district, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - A heron flies over the water in the estuary wetland of Baisha River, Liuting Street, Chengyang district, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - A heron flies over the water in the estuary wetland of Baisha River, Liuting Street, Chengyang district, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - A reverse-billed snipers forage in the sunset glow at the Baisha River estuary wetland in Liuting Street, Chengyang district, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Flocks of herons feed in the sunset glow at the Baisha River estuary wetland in Liuting Street, Chengyang district, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Four spotted billed ducks swim on the water in the estuary wetland of Baisha River, Liuting Street, Chengyang District, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Herons and seagulls roost in the sunset at the Baisha River estuary wetland in Liuting Street, Chengyang district, Qingdao city, Shandong province, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Two red-billed gulls watch dusk on a street lamp at the Baisha River estuary wetland in Liuting Street, Chengyang District, Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Nov 3, 2024.

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Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

Wetland Ecology in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows sunset glow and returning birds at the Baisha River Estuary wetland in Liuting Street, Chengyang District, Qingdao city, Shandong province.

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China: Spectacular Double Rainbow Adorns Skies In Lijiang, Yunnan

On June 16, 2024, a magnificent weather phenomenon graced the skies of Baisha ancient Town, Lijiang in Yunnan. On this sunny day with sparse clouds, the blue sky was beautifully enhanced by the appearance of two rainbows, creating a breathtaking view over the region. The scene perfectly captured the essence of Yunnan, often referred to as "South of the Colorful Clouds," living up to its poetic reputation. Local lore suggests that those who witness a rainbow will find good fortune, adding an auspicious note to this stunning natural display.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240521) -- BEIJING, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

(240520) -- URUMQI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Dai Ziluan)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

(240520) -- URUMQI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 19, 2024. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

(240520) -- URUMQI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows dancers performing at the opening event for the China Tourism Day at the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

(240520) -- URUMQI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

(240520) -- URUMQI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-TOURISM DAY EVENT (CN)

(240520) -- URUMQI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. (Xinhua/Yin Xingyu)

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang

LIJIANG, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2024 - Tourists visit the Historical Ancient Town Baisha Ancient Town in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China, Jan 9, 2024.

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-HAINAN GIBBONS-RANGER (CN)

(231025) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Wenyong views photos at home in Baisha Li Autonomous County, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Li Wenyong is a forest ranger at Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park on the south China island province. He lives in Miao Village of Qingsong Township, which is under the jurisdiction of Baisha Li Autonomous County, and the nearest village to the park's Bawangling area. This is the heart of Hainan gibbon country. The black-crested apes can only be found in Hainan, and as they rarely set foot on the ground, only in rainforest trees over 10 meters high. As the world's rarest primate, Hainan gibbons are currently classed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to patrolling the mountains, Li is also responsible for monitoring the gibbons. Using the sounds and calls made by the forest's Hainan gibbon residents, Li observes the species; scribbling notes and snapping pictures. Over the past 13 ye

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