Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) AERIAL VIEW OF MONT SAINT MICHEL AT SUNRISE SEEN FROM THE SOUTHEAST. IN THE FOREGROUND, THE ABBEY DWELLINGS, THEN THE CHOIR AND THE APSE OF THE ABBEY CHURCH, IN THE FLAMBOYANT GOTHIC STYLE, AND FINALLY THE STEEPLE OF THE CHURCH, IN THE ROMANESQUE STYLE. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MONASTERY IS SPREAD OVER SEVERAL CENTURIES AND MIXES DIFFERENT STYLES. IN THE BACKGROUND ON THE RIGHT, THE ISLET OF TOMBELAINE Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50): MONT SAINT MICHEL AT SUNRISE SEEN FROM THE SOUTH EAST. IN THE FOREGROUND, THE ABBEY DWELLINGS, THEN THE CHEVET, IN FLAMBOYANT GOTHIC STYLE, FINALLY THE BELL TOWER OF THE ABBEY CHURCH AND THE WEST TERRACE, IN ROMANESQUE STYLE. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MONASTERY IS SPREAD OVER SEVERAL CENTURIES AND MIXES DIFFERENT STYLES. AERIAL PHOTO TAKEN FROM A TETHERED BALLOON. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Lijiashan village

Lijiashan village

LVLIANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2024 - Tourists visit Lijiashan village in Qikou town, Lvliang city, North China's Shanxi Province, July 12, 2024. Lijiashan Village hidden deep in the mountains, the village has a lot of ancient exquisite cave dwellings, the ancient village is relatively closed.

Vacant homes in Japan hit record 9 mln

STORY: Vacant homes in Japan hit record 9 mln SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of apartments and houses in Tokyo STORYLINE: The number of vacant homes in Japan has climbed to a fresh record of 9 million as of October 2023, up by 510,000 from the previous survey conducted in 2018, the latest government data showed. The tally also made up a record 13.8 percent of the total number of homes in the country, meaning that one in about seven homes is abandoned, according to the internal affairs ministry survey published Tuesday. The rising number can be attributed to an increase in cases where properties are left unattended because single elderly dwellers die or move to nursery homes, according to the ministry. Of the 9 million unoccupied dwellings, the majority at 4.43 million are available for rent, while 330,000 are for sale and 380,000 are empty second dwellings such as vacation homes. The status of the remainin

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist looks outside at a tea house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist donning traditional Hanfu attire visits the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tower is seen at night by the Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 10, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists donning traditional attire visit a dyeing house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist donning traditional Hanfu attire drinks tea in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the water town Wuzhen on rowing boats in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists donning traditional Hanfu attire walk in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ancient dwellings are seen against the distant city skyline near the Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 10, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist looks outside at a tea house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen on a stone bridge while a woman donning traditional attire visits on a rowing boat in water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists donning traditional attire visit water town Wuzhen on a rowing boat in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A social media influencer is livestreaming in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A stone bridge and a tower are seen at night in the Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 10, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist donning traditional Hanfu attire visits a dyeing house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A social media influencer prepares a livestreaming in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240401) -- BEIJING, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal plays the accordion with his granddaughter aside at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life,

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A granddaughter of Namgyal offers him a bowl of nuts at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Nam

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal (2nd L) and family members pose for a photo at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namg

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a portrait of Namgyal. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal waters plants at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal waters plants at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows the ID card of Namgyal. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life," Namgyal said. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-NAMGYAL (CN)

(240331) -- LHASA, March 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namgyal plays the accordion with his granddaughter aside at his home in Doilungdeqen District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Born in 1945, Namgyal grew up in what is now Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa. Namgyal recalled that his worst memory was the rain, which would seep through the leaky roof and wet his only suit of clothing, leaving him to continue working for the serf owner the next day in soaked clothes. After the democratic reform in 1959, life of Namgyal and his family totally changed. The family of four received dwellings, livestock and farmland. Namgyal learned to play the accordion and became a member of the Doilungdeqen art troupe. He later had the opportunities to perform in Beijing and many other cities in China. The four children of Namgyal earned successful careers and all of his eight grandchildren received good education and made their ways into universities. "I couldn't imagine a better life,"

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2017 - (FILE) Tourists finding sedate respite in Yuxian county in China's Hebei province｣ｬ12 January 2017. Yuxian county｡ｯs relic sites cover temples, castles, towers, opera theaters, vernacular dwellings and other types of architecture. The county is widely known as having some of Hebei province｡ｯs best preserved ancient architecture.