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Darougheh Historical House - Iran

A view of a tall modern building towering over the historical Darougheh House in Mashhad, Iran, on September 27, 2023. The historic Darougheh House was built in the late Qajar era by order of Yousef Khan Herati, the last darougheh (warden) of Mashhad. It covers approximately 1,100 square meters. Until the 1980s, the heirs of the late Herati resided in this house. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenian Genocide Commemoration March - Yerevan

Demonstrators, some burning flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan, call for historical justice and remembrance of the atrocities as they march from Republic Square to the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armenia on April 23, 2025 marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Commemorations also took place across the Armenian diaspora, including in California, Canada, France, and Argentina. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenian Genocide Commemoration March - Yerevan

Demonstrators, some burning flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan, call for historical justice and remembrance of the atrocities as they march from Republic Square to the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armenia on April 23, 2025 marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Commemorations also took place across the Armenian diaspora, including in California, Canada, France, and Argentina. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenian Genocide Commemoration March - Yerevan

Demonstrators, some burning flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan, call for historical justice and remembrance of the atrocities as they march from Republic Square to the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armenia on April 23, 2025 marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Commemorations also took place across the Armenian diaspora, including in California, Canada, France, and Argentina. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenian Genocide Commemoration March - Yerevan

Demonstrators, some burning flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan, call for historical justice and remembrance of the atrocities as they march from Republic Square to the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armenia on April 23, 2025 marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Commemorations also took place across the Armenian diaspora, including in California, Canada, France, and Argentina. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man visits Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xinhua/Huang Zong

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a view of Yuehe historical area in 1979 (L, photo by Pang Yiying) and people visiting the area on April 26, 2024 (by Xinhua photographer Jiang Han) in Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical ar

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sightseeing boat sails at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xi

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a rest and taste tea at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the r

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes photos at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xinhua

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch the making of Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcom

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xinhua/Huang Zong

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xinhua/Huang Zong

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a view of Yuehe historical area in 1979 (L, photo by Pang Yiying) and people visiting the area on April 26, 2024 (by Xinhua photographer Jiang Han) in Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical ar

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Primary students visit Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xinhua/

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 25, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xinhua

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist buys local rice wine at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the regio

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a rest and taste tea at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the r

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a view of Yuehe historical area in 1979 (above, photo by Pang Yiying) and people visiting the area on April 26, 2024 (by Xinhua photographer Jiang Han) in Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historica

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows a night view of Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in th

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sightseeing boat sails at Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in the region. (Xi

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a view of Yuehe historical area in 1979 (above, photo by Pang Yiying) and the area on April 26, 2024 (by Xinhua photographer Jiang Han) in Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcom

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows a night view of Yuehe historical area, Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical area is welcoming about 5 million tourists a year and becomes a popular tourist attraction in th

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(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-YUEHE HISTORICAL AREA (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a view of Yuehe historical area in 1979 (L, photo by Pang Yiying) and people visiting the area on April 26, 2024 (by Xinhua photographer Jiang Han) in Nanhu District, Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province. Yuehe historical area, which covers an area of 90,000 square meters, could date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). With the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Waiyue river and Liyue river flowing through, the area is the most complete and largest historical area in Jiaxing City that can best showcase the residential and cultural characteristics of the water town in "Jiangnan," the scenic region south of the Yangtze River. Since 2003, various measures were taken to regain the prosperity of the area: more than 80,000 square meters of traditional residential buildings were restored in traditional style, and a tourism industry has been developed taking advantages of local historical heritages. Nowadays, Yuehe historical ar

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows a view of the Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a teahouse in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 24, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows yellow rice wine at a store in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are pictured at Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 24, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows a view of the Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a business establishment in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A clerk guides a customer to pay via her mobile phone for specialty coffee flavored with yellow rice wine at a store in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer buys specialty coffee flavored with yellow rice wine at a store in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident airs bamboo shoots at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident airs bamboo shoots at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bamboo shoots are aired in front of an old house at Bailu Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows flowering trees at Bailu Village in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager takes a rest in front of a homestay at Bailu Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bamboo shoots are aired at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 compares the old residence (front) and the new residence (rear) of the same household at Bailu Village in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Neat houses are pictured at Bailu Village in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A 500-year-old ginkgo tree is seen at a scenic area in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cherry blossoms are pictured at a scenic area in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos on an ancient bridge at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A 500-year-old persimmon tree is seen at a scenic area in Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists walk along the waterfront at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fresh bamboo shoots are boiled before they are aired at Zhongcun Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-ECOLOGICAL INDUSTRY-TOURISM (CN)

(240422) -- YUYAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager takes a rest in front of a homestay at Bailu Village of Luting Township, Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Sticking to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Luting Township has taken local environment as an advantage to develop ecological industry and to promote the countryside tourism. Boasting mountain forests covering about 58 square kilometers, or 85 percent of the township's total land area, Luting aims to utilize its rich natural, agricultural, historical and cultural resources in an ecological-friendly way to attract more tourists. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)