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China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

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Japan: Rare Brocken Spectre with Rainbow Halo Spotted in Japanese Alps

Captured at Karasawa-dake, a peak near Mount Okuhotaka, this video shows a rare Brocken spectre. The climber’s shadow appears on the mist below, clearly surrounded by a bright, rainbow-colored halo. This optical phenomenon occurs when the sun is low behind the observer, creating a ghostly shadow that seems to float in the clouds.

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China: Surreal Glow of Rainbow Mountains Captured in Tibet

This video captures the surreal sight of the “rainbow mountains” during a journey through remote Tibet on July 19. The multicolored ridges glowed under daylight, creating a dreamlike, otherworldly landscape.

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager works at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. (Photo by Li Xiaoguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager checks the growth of cold-water fish at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. (Photo by Lan Hongguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sturgeon fry are pictured at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. (Photo by Lan Hongguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2024 shows a cold-water fish breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager feeds cold-water fish at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager feeds cold-water fish at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. (Photo by Lan Hongguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers check the growth of a sturgeon at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. (Photo by Lan Hongguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager feeds cold-water fish at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-COLD-WATER FISH-BREEDING (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers check the growth of a sturgeon at a breeding base in Quyang Village, Taiyuan Township of Pengshui Miao-Tujia Autonomous County, southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Situated deep in the Wuling mountains, Quyang Village boasts an ideal environment for cold-water fish breeding. In recent years, the village has introduced leading enterprises for cold-water fish breeding, and developed breeding projects for species such as sturgeon, rainbow trout and golden trout to help boost local farmers' income. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Chan)

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China: Rare ‘Buddha’s Light’ Phenomenon Spotted In Qingdao

On Tuesday, June 18, a rare phenomenon called "Buddha's light" was spotted on the top of Wushan in Qingdao, Shandong Province. In China, the optical phenomenon is called "Buddha's light" or "Buddha's halo" and is often observed on high, cloud-covered mountains.

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ARXAN-TOURISM (CN)

(230903) -- ARXAN, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 31, 2023 shows the scenery of a rainbow in Arxan of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Arxan, located at the southwestern foot of the Dahinggan Mountains and at the intersection of four major grasslands, is an increasingly popular tourist destination. The tourism market in Inner Mongolia is booming in 2023. From January to July, the region received 124 million domestic tourists, achieving record tourism revenue of 176.22 billion yuan (24.48 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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Urban Slow Walking Trail in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - People walk along the city's Rainbow Walk into the green mountains in Fushan Country Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, September 3, 2023. In recent years, Fuzhou has built a total of about 700 kilometers of urban slow walking trail network, expanding the urban green space.

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Urban Slow Walking Trail in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - People walk along the city's Rainbow Walk into the green mountains in Fushan Country Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, September 3, 2023. In recent years, Fuzhou has built a total of about 700 kilometers of urban slow walking trail network, expanding the urban green space.

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Urban Slow Walking Trail in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - People walk along the city's Rainbow Walk into the green mountains in Fushan Country Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, September 3, 2023. In recent years, Fuzhou has built a total of about 700 kilometers of urban slow walking trail network, expanding the urban green space.

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Urban Slow Walking Trail in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - People walk along the city's Rainbow Walk into the green mountains in Fushan Country Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, September 3, 2023. In recent years, Fuzhou has built a total of about 700 kilometers of urban slow walking trail network, expanding the urban green space.

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Urban Slow Walking Trail in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - People walk along the city's Rainbow Walk into the green mountains in Fushan Country Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, September 3, 2023. In recent years, Fuzhou has built a total of about 700 kilometers of urban slow walking trail network, expanding the urban green space.

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Urban Slow Walking Trail in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - People walk along the city's Rainbow Walk into the green mountains in Fushan Country Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, September 3, 2023. In recent years, Fuzhou has built a total of about 700 kilometers of urban slow walking trail network, expanding the urban green space.

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Urban Slow Walking Trail in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - People walk along the city's Rainbow Walk into the green mountains in Fushan Country Park, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, September 3, 2023. In recent years, Fuzhou has built a total of about 700 kilometers of urban slow walking trail network, expanding the urban green space.

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(SKYEYE)CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS-NATURE RESERVE (CN)

(230717) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 10, 2023 shows a rainbow in the Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. With an average altitude of 4,580 meters, the Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve covers a total area of 45,000 square kilometers and is a representative of plateau desert ecosystem in China. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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Rainbow Appears Above Montains

A rainbow is seen above mountains peak after rain in Guilin, Guangxi province, China, Aug. 1, 2019.