Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A bullet train runs on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A bullet train runs on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A drone photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a bullet train running on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

Bridge Arch Light And Shadow in Chongqing

The cool light and shadow design of the No. 2 bridge arch of Sandong bridge in Chongqing, China on April 25, 2025.

US: Wildfire Erupts in Pittman Center, East Tennessee, Prompts Evacuation 2

A wildfire erupted in the town of Pittman Center, eastern Tennessee on Tuesday, March 4, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. This video was filmed from a car driving on US 321 highway.

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Joggers run on the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, June 22, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by X

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by X

BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

(240514) -- LONDON, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Miao ethnic designer Axin (L) and his mother Yang Shiying, who has dedicated five decades to mastering Miao embroidery, show Miao embroidery at "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" during the 10th London Craft Week in London, Britain, May 13, 2024. The colorful piece depicts British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge alongside traditional Miao ethnic elements. The 10th London Craft Week kicked off here on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the city. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. TO GO WITH "Feature: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

BRITAIN-LONDON-CRAFT WEEK-CHINESE CRAFTSMANSHIP

(240514) -- LONDON, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yang Shiying, who has dedicated five decades to mastering Miao embroidery, shows Miao embroidery at "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition during the 10th London Craft Week in London, Britain, May 13, 2024. The colorful piece depicts British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge alongside traditional Miao ethnic elements. The 10th London Craft Week kicked off here on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the city. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. TO GO WITH "Feature: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight

STORY: London Craft Week kicks off with Chinese craftsmanship under spotlight SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:05 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/ART SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition 2. various of Yang Shiying and her son Axin displaying the art of Miao embroidery 3. various of artworks of Miao embroidery 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AXIN, Miao ethnic designer 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LISE BERTELSEN, Executive director at the China-Britain Business Council STORYLINE: The 10th London Craft Week kicked off on Monday with hundreds of talents worldwide to celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, exhibitions, and talks across the British capital. Among them, several events featuring Chinese arts and crafts highlighted the fusion of tradition and innovation. At the "Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity" exhibition, a colorful piece of Miao embroidery, depicting British landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows tourists on the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child displays a popsicle with a pattern of the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province, April 25, 2024. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows tourists on the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows the carving patterns on the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Photo by Zhu Tao/Xinhua)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows the Zhaozhou Bridge at sunset in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows a relic dating back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618) of the Zhaozhou Bridge at Zhaoxian Museum in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows a statue of Li Chun, designer of the Zhaozhou Bridge, in the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows the bottom of the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area at night in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows the Zhaozhou Bridge at night in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows a stone carving on the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Photo by Zhu Tao/Xinhua)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows the Zhaozhou Bridge and its surrounding village in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students make models of the Zhaozhou Bridge at a primary school in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province, April 25, 2024. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows the Zhaozhou Bridge at night in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children play on the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province, April 24, 2024. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view a relic dating back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618) of the Zhaozhou Bridge at the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province, April 24, 2024. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows the carving patterns on the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Photo by Zhu Tao/Xinhua)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cultural relics protection technicians inspect the bottom of the Zhaozhou Bridge in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province, April 25, 2024. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-SHIJIAZHUANG-ZHAOZHOU BRIDGE (CN)

(240508) -- BEIJING, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker removes floating water plants at the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area in Zhaoxian County, north China's Hebei Province, April 25, 2024. Built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), the 1,400-year-old Zhaozhou Bridge stands over the Xiaohe River in Zhaoxian County, Hebei Province. It is the world's oldest single-arch bridge. A combination of location, design and excellent construction are the main reasons why the bridge has withstood earthquake, flood and war for 1,400 years. Along with such world-famous landmarks as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, the bridge was listed into China's first group of national cultural heritage protection sites in 1961. Nowadays, the Zhaozhou Bridge scenic area has been open to public for free, bringing numerous tourists into the county. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)