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China: Tourists Watch in Fear as Avalanche Roars Through Scenic Area in Sichuan

On March 29, 2026, tourists at Daocheng Yading in Sichuan, China, witnessed a powerful avalanche. Snow collapsed off a mountain and strong winds carried a massive white cloud across the landscape toward the lake.

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake and snow mountain in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake with snow mountain in the background in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Scotland Mountain Landscapes

Two people, one of them holding a plastic bottle, are hiking around Lake Gamhna. Scotland, Highland, September 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

Several people gather during the visit of the King and Queen of Spain to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

King Felipe VI during his visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

Queen Letizia during her visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked in the extinction of the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

Burnt areas in Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked in the extinction of the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

Queen Letizia during her visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked in the extinction of the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

Queen Letizia during her visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked in the extinction of the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit Fire-Affected Areas In Lake Sanabria

The King and Queen of Spain during their visit to Las Médulas Park, on August 27, 2025, in Carucedo, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The objective is to meet with affected people and authorities to know the needs of the neighbors and to show the institutional support to the emergency teams, civil protection and forest brigades that have worked to extinguish the fires. Before the Médulas Park, the King and Queen visited the natural park of Lago de Sanabria and the Segundera and Porto mountain ranges, before continuing tomorrow, August 28, in areas of Galicia and on Friday, August 29, in Extremadura. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Velo

FRANCE, HAUTE SAVOIE ( 74 ), ANNECY, MOUNTAIN BIKE AT THE PASS OF LA FORCLAZ OVER THE LAKE OF ANNECY, MR Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lake-jumping religious ritual

A Buddhist monk jumps into Lake Biwa from a height of about 7 meters in the Shiga Prefecture city of Omihachiman, western Japan, on Aug. 1, 2025, as he completes 100 days of mountain training. The traditional ritual at Isaki-ji temple dates back about 1,300 years.

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Lake-jumping religious ritual

A Buddhist monk jumps into Lake Biwa from a height of about 7 meters in the Shiga Prefecture city of Omihachiman, western Japan, on Aug. 1, 2025, as he completes 100 days of mountain training. The traditional ritual at Isaki-ji temple dates back about 1,300 years.

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Lake-jumping religious ritual

A Buddhist monk jumps into Lake Biwa from a height of about 7 meters in the Shiga Prefecture city of Omihachiman, western Japan, on Aug. 1, 2025, as he completes 100 days of mountain training. The traditional ritual at Isaki-ji temple dates back about 1,300 years.

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US: Monroe Canyon Fire Grows to 20,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations in Utah

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, has burned over 20,000 acres since July 13 and is just 13% contained as of Sunday, July 27. Evacuations have been ordered for several mountain communities, including Long Flat, Deep Lake, and Elk Country Cabins. Firefighters are battling tough conditions with high winds, dry fuels, and steep terrain. Nearly 1,000 personnel are on scene, and officials say parts of the fire remain “dicey” due to spot fires and fatigue among crews.

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Sapukonglagabo Mountain - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows a lake at the foot of the Sapukonglagabo Mountain in Biru County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Sapukonglagabo Mountain, with a main peak soaring to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level, is favored by tourists for its magnificent snow-capped scenery, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Photo by Jigme Dorje /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43). MOUNTAIN BIKE AT BLUE LAKE IN AN OLD PHONOLITE QUARRY (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. AUVERGNE. HAUTE-LOIRE (43). MOUNTAIN BIKE AT BLUE LAKE IN AN OLD PHONOLITE QUARRY (MODEL RELEASE OK) Photo by Luc Olivier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE, HAUTE SAVOY ( 74 ), ANNECY, MOUNTAIN BIKE ON THE GLIERES NATURAL AREA OVER THE LAKE OF ANNECY Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE, HAUTE SAVOY ( 74 ), ANNECY, MOUNTAIN BIKE ON THE GLIERES NATURAL AREA OVER THE LAKE OF ANNECY Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FAMILY MOUNTAIN BIKING ON THE BANKS OF THE LAKE LAC VERT, WITH MONT BLANC IN THE BACKGROUND, ALPS, SAVOY (73), FRANCE Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE, HAUTES-ALPES (05), ECRINS NATIONAL PARK, VALGAUDEMAR. LAUZON LAKE IN SUMMER WITH A VIEW OF THE SIRAC MOUNTAIN PEAK. THE LAKE IS A WELL KNOWN HIKING SITE (GR 54) IN THE ALPS Photo by Francois Roux/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE, ISERE (38), CORPS. AERIAL VIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF CORPS WITH SAUTET LAKE AND IN THE DISTANCE, THE HIGEST POINT IN THE DEVOLUY MOUNTAIN RANGE, THE OBIOU PEAK. ALPS Photo by Francois Roux/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE, HAUTES-ALPES (05), VALGAUDEMAR. LAUZON LAKE IN THE ECRINS NATIONAL PARK IN SUMMER WITH A VIEW ON THE SIRAC MOUNTAIN PEAK. THE LAKE IS A WELL KNOWN HIKING SITE IN THE FRENCH ALPS (GIOBERNEY) Photo by Francois Roux/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE, HAUTES-ALPES (05) DURANCE VALLEY. SAVINES-LE-LAC. THE VILLAGE OF SAVINES-LE-LAC WITH ITS BRIDGE, THE GRAND-MORGON MOUNTAIN IN SUMMER, ON THE SHORES OF THE SERRE-PONCON LAKE. Photo by Francois Roux/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE. HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) NATURE RESERVE PASSY, PORMENAZ LAKE AND FIZ MOUNTAIN Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE. HAUTES-ALPES (05), ECRINS NATIONAL PARK, VALLEY OF THE HAUTE-ROMANCHE, VILLAGE OF LA GRAVE, ERIOPHORUM (COTTONGRASS, COTTON-GRASS OR COTTONSEDGE) GOLEON LAKE AND THE MOUNTAIN LA MEIJE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE, ISERE (38), CORPS. AERIAL VIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF CORPS WITH SAUTET LAKE AND IN THE DISTANCE, THE HIGEST POINT IN THE DEVOLUY MOUNTAIN RANGE, THE OBIOU PEAK. ALPS Photo by Francois Roux/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Wildfires Affect Air Quality In New York

Multiple wildfires burning in New York and New Jersey have caused hazy conditions, triggering air quality alerts in both states.

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Changtang Uninhabited Area in Ngari

NGARI, CHINA - AUGUST 11, 2024 - An ice tongue is seen on the Qiongmuzitag Mountain, 6,962 meters above sea level, in the Changtang uninhabited area of Ngari, Tibet, China, August 11, 2024.

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A wedding ceremony is held at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 3, 2024 shows a wedding ceremony held at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows tourists attending outdoor activities at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists camp at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child skateboards at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children skateboard at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-JILIN-SKI RESORT-SUMMER-TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- JILIN, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists ride cable cars at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 3, 2024. In order to further develop tourism industry, ski resorts in Jilin City lay on many outdoor activities, from mountain biking to camping festivals, providing tourists with a good place to cool off in summer. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)