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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists walk at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows tourists skiing at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Ice and Snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists rent ski equipment at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists rent ski equipment and get prepared at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 6

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 4

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 5

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 2

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 3

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Tourists view elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 10, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka

Tourists view elephants at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka, August 9, 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, the elephant orphanage has adopted many orphaned and injured elephants. World Elephant Day falls on August 12 each year. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Siwa Oasis Salt Lake - Egypte

An aerial drone photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows tourists floating on a salt lake at Siwa Oasis in Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. Siwa Oasis lies in Egypt's western desert, some 800 kilometers from Cairo. There are many natural salt lakes on which people can float with no effort due to high salt concentration. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Siwa Oasis Salt Lake - Egypte

An aerial drone photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows tourists floating on a salt lake at Siwa Oasis in Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. Siwa Oasis lies in Egypt's western desert, some 800 kilometers from Cairo. There are many natural salt lakes on which people can float with no effort due to high salt concentration. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Siwa Oasis Salt Lake - Egypte

An aerial drone photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows tourists floating on a salt lake at Siwa Oasis in Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. Siwa Oasis lies in Egypt's western desert, some 800 kilometers from Cairo. There are many natural salt lakes on which people can float with no effort due to high salt concentration. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Siwa Oasis Salt Lake - Egypte

An aerial drone photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows tourists floating on a salt lake at Siwa Oasis in Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. Siwa Oasis lies in Egypt's western desert, some 800 kilometers from Cairo. There are many natural salt lakes on which people can float with no effort due to high salt concentration. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Brown-Headed Gull - China

Brown-headed gulls fly over the Gahai wetland in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2025. Brown-headed gulls at the Gahai wetland attracted many tourists in summer. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Brown-Headed Gull - China

A brown-headed gull flies over the Gahai wetland in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2025. Brown-headed gulls at the Gahai wetland attracted many tourists in summer. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Brown-Headed Gull - China

A brown-headed gull flies over the Gahai wetland in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2025. Brown-headed gulls at the Gahai wetland attracted many tourists in summer. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Brown-Headed Gull - China

A brown-headed gull rests at the Gahai wetland in Luqu County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gannan, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 11, 2025. Brown-headed gulls at the Gahai wetland attracted many tourists in summer. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - Tourists enjoy rafting at a scenic area in Luzhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 5, 2025. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Liu Xueyi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - A drone photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Shenxianju scenic spot in Xianju County of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - This photo taken on July 6, 2025 shows tourists rowing boats at Luyang Lake wetland park in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Ren Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - An aerial drone photo taken on July 6, 2025 shows tourists riding a boat to enjoy lotus flowers at a scenic spot in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - A drone photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows tourists enjoying themselves at a beach in Weihai, east China's Shandong Province. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Zhu Chunxiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - Tourists enjoy paragliding in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province, July 5, 2025. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Yang Zhili/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Vacation

Illustration - An aerial drone photo taken on July 5, 2025 shows tourists enjoying themselves at a tourist resort in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. With the arrival of summer vacation, many places in China have entered the peak tourist season. Photo by Wu Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Vatican's post office on November 16, 2015. Funnily enough, in Italy many Romans travel to the Vatican City Post Office to post their critical letters as a result of their distrust for the Italian postal systems. The Vatican's post office sends millions of letters every year and its services are more reliable. In fact the Vatican City's postal system was to be 'one the best postal systems in the world', by the Universal Postal Union. The Vatican's post office also sells some special types of stamps and envelopes to the tourists. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Vatican's post office on November 16, 2015. Funnily enough, in Italy many Romans travel to the Vatican City Post Office to post their critical letters as a result of their distrust for the Italian postal systems. The Vatican's post office sends millions of letters every year and its services are more reliable. In fact the Vatican City's postal system was to be 'one the best postal systems in the world', by the Universal Postal Union. The Vatican's post office also sells some special types of stamps and envelopes to the tourists. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

Tourists pose for photos amid bundles of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

This photo shows bundles of incense sticks placed at a courtyard in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A tourist poses for photos amid bundles of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A tourist poses for photos amid bundles of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A tourist tries to make an incense stick in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager arranges incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager demonstrates how to make incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM