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Japan: Brilliant Mpemba Effect Captured in Hokkaido Amid Massive Cold Wave

As a massive cold wave hit a wide area of Japan on Friday, January 23, social media footage from Hokkaido captured a brilliant display of the Mpemba effect. The video shows boiling water being thrown into the freezing air, where it instantly transforms into a shimmering cloud of ice crystals.

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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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China: Dramatic Mountain Mirage Captured Above Snowy Peak in Sichuan

A group of residents in Sichuan captured a dramatic mountain mirage on Tuesday, January 6, while admiring a snowcapped summit wrapped in thick mist. The fleeting scene showed clouds appearing to lift the peak into another realm as a shimmering mirage emerged above the snowy ridge.

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China: Shimmering Hairtail Caught in Tianjin Waters

A beautiful fish with a shiny, silver body was caught in Tianjin City on August 31. The video shows a large hairtail shimmering brightly under the sunlight. While hairtail is often admired for its taste in cooking, few people get to appreciate its natural elegance before it reaches the kitchen.

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China: Brief Appearance of Seven-Colored Cloud Amazes Locals in Hubei

This rare moment captures an iridescent cloud spotted in the sky, as a local resident managed to film the fleeting phenomenon before it vanished within minutes. Filmed on May 30, 2025, in Enshi, Hubei Province, China, the video shows a vibrant, seven-colored cloud glowing above the skyline. The shimmering formation, commonly known as a "rainbow auspicious cloud", was visible for only about two minutes before fading into the atmosphere.

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China: Atlas Comet Illuminates Zijin Mountain In Jiangsu

On 15 October 2024, Comet Atlas shone in the night sky of Zijinshan Mountain in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. The celestial event unfolded under a darkened sky, as the comet streaked across the heavens like a luminous sprite. Its shimmering light and alternating hues of deep and pale tones created a mesmerizing spectacle. The comet’s mysterious trajectory captivated stargazers and tourists alike. Enthusiasts gathered in awe, their gazes fixed on the enchanting display, which added a touch of wonder to the already breathtaking night view of Zijin Mountain.

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The coin for Paris 2024

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The coin for Paris 2024 was designed by Liis Dvorjanski. It depicts a shimmering of light on the water and a glow in the sky, forming the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The coin for Paris 2024

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The coin for Paris 2024 was designed by Liis Dvorjanski. It depicts a shimmering of light on the water and a glow in the sky, forming the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-APEC WEEK-TOURISM ECONOMY

(231115) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows "Love Letters to SF," an art installation consisting of hundreds of shimmering golden cards on which residents and visitors handwrote their responses to the question "What makes San Francisco shine?", at the APEC 2023 International Media Center in San Francisco, the United States. As host, San Francisco is not at all hiding its intention to take the opportunity to revigorate its tourism economy by having APEC meeting visitors rediscover its rich tourism assets. (Xinhua/Li Rui) TO GO WITH Feature: San Francisco expects APEC week to woo back int'l visitors, particularly Chinese

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Toshiko Akiyoshi awarded highest honor in U.S. jazz

NEW YORK, United States - Jazz great Toshiko Akiyoshi (2nd L, front row) joins other acclaimed musicians and jazz contributors to be awarded the 2007 National Endowment for the Arts' Jazz Master award in New York on Jan. 12. Akiyoshi, 77, dressed in a shimmering black dress adorned with flowers, told the packed audience at the Hilton New York Hotel that she was ''extremely honored to receive this highest award a jazz musician can possibly have.''

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Beijing's largest reservoir ablaze with autumn colors

STORY: Beijing's largest reservoir ablaze with autumn colors DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Miyun Reservoir and its surrounding area 2. various of the water surface 3. various of trees STORYLINE: Recently, tinged with autumn colors, the Miyun Reservoir in Beijing, capital of China, has taken on an inviting look. Every late October, the reservoir takes on an "autumn outfit" as the surrounding forests switch to autumn colors. With a combination of red, yellow and orange, the wooded valleys and rugged peaks make a picturesque scene. From atop the nearby hills, the shimmering water surface can be seen almost blended in with the blue sky. Located in the northeast suburbs of Beijing, the reservoir is a major drinking water source for the city, serving over 10 million people. In recent years, with the joint efforts of governments in Beijing and Hebei Province, the water quality of the Miyun Reservoir has maintained a relatively high

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Dragon boats celebrate Chinese traditional festival in California, U.S.

STORY: Dragon boats celebrate Chinese traditional festival in California, U.S. DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat racing on the Castaic Lake 2. various of cultural performances 3. various of attendees STORYLINE: The third annual Los Angeles County Castaic Lake Dragon Boat Festival was held last weekend, celebrating the Chinese traditional festival, at a site just a short drive north of Los Angeles downtown. Shimmering white tents lined the waterfront, providing shade and refreshments for the hundreds of dragon boat paddlers and attendees from all over California, who converged on or around the Castaic Lake for a festive competition. Visitors to the event were regaled by a variety of cultural performances including Chinese-style singers in silk robes, Polynesian dancers in long grass skirts and headgear swaying to Hawaiian hula music, and Jarabe Tapatio-style Mexican dancers snapping and swirling their colorful skirts t

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Toshiko Akiyoshi awarded highest honor in U.S. jazz

NEW YORK, United States - Jazz great Toshiko Akiyoshi (2nd L, front row) joins other acclaimed musicians and jazz contributors to be awarded the 2007 National Endowment for the Arts' Jazz Master award in New York on Jan. 12. Akiyoshi, 77, dressed in a shimmering black dress adorned with flowers, told the packed audience at the Hilton New York Hotel that she was ''extremely honored to receive this highest award a jazz musician can possibly have.'' (Kyodo)