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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Tourists watch the sun rise over the mountains from the summit of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO World Heritage site at 2,206 meters above sea level welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually who photograph its colossal statues and panoramic mountain scenery. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunrise in Kyiv

Sunrise in Kyiv

The rising sun casts red light on high-rise residential buildings at the Rusanivka Canal, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunrise in Kyiv

Sunrise in Kyiv

The rising sun casts red light on high-rise residential buildings, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunrise in Kyiv

Sunrise in Kyiv

The rising sun casts red light on high-rise residential buildings, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunrise in Kyiv

Sunrise in Kyiv

The rising sun casts red light on high-rise residential buildings, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunrise in Kyiv

Sunrise in Kyiv

The rising sun casts red light on high-rise residential buildings, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunrise in Kyiv

Sunrise in Kyiv

The rising sun casts its first rays on high-rise buildings and the Motherland Monument, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunrise in Kyiv

Sunrise in Kyiv

The rising sun casts red light on high-rise residential buildings, Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 19, 2025. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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US: Spectacular ‘California Henge’ Dazzles San Francisco

San Francisco experienced a spectacular 'California Henge,' a celestial sunrise event, on Wednesday morning, April 9. This phenomenon happens when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the Bay Bridge and California Street in downtown.

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US: Spectacular ‘California Henge’ Dazzles San Francisco 2

San Francisco experienced a spectacular 'California Henge,' a celestial sunrise event, on Wednesday morning, April 9. This phenomenon happens when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the Bay Bridge and California Street in downtown.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 9, 2025 - The sun sets behind the Motherland Monument in winter, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 9, 2025 - The sun sets behind the Motherland Monument in winter, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 9, 2025 - The sun sets behind the Motherland Monument in winter, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 9, 2025 - The sun sets behind the Motherland Monument in winter, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 9, 2025 - The sun sets behind the Motherland Monument in winter, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Eugen Kotenko/Ukrinform)

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

West Lake Longjing Tea Planted on The Roof in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 21, 2024 - An aerial photo shows West Lake Longjing tea planted on the roof of Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, April 21, 2024. It is understood that more than 6000 square meters of West Lake Longjing tea are planted on the roof of 11 high-rise buildings in Tianmuli, Hangzhou, which can block the sun in summer, thereby reducing the energy consumption level of buildings and reducing carbon emissions, and become a demonstration project of Hangzhou roof greening.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Indiana

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. This footage was captured by an international student studying in Indiana. Credit to Maxwell Sun.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch is seen at a luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, April 10, 2024. It is reported that the third phase of Binjiang Triumphal Arch entered the market of 4 high-rise residential buildings, 212 sets, and the subscription price reached 3.5 billion yuan, a new high in 24 years.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch is seen at a luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, April 10, 2024. It is reported that the third phase of Binjiang Triumphal Arch entered the market of 4 high-rise residential buildings, 212 sets, and the subscription price reached 3.5 billion yuan, a new high in 24 years.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch is seen at a luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, April 10, 2024. It is reported that the third phase of Binjiang Triumphal Arch entered the market of 4 high-rise residential buildings, 212 sets, and the subscription price reached 3.5 billion yuan, a new high in 24 years.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch is seen at a luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, April 10, 2024. It is reported that the third phase of Binjiang Triumphal Arch entered the market of 4 high-rise residential buildings, 212 sets, and the subscription price reached 3.5 billion yuan, a new high in 24 years.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch is seen at a luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, April 10, 2024. It is reported that the third phase of Binjiang Triumphal Arch entered the market of 4 high-rise residential buildings, 212 sets, and the subscription price reached 3.5 billion yuan, a new high in 24 years.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch Buildin

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Sun Hung Kai Properties Binjiang Triumphal Arch is seen at a luxury property on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, April 10, 2024. It is reported that the third phase of Binjiang Triumphal Arch entered the market of 4 high-rise residential buildings, 212 sets, and the subscription price reached 3.5 billion yuan, a new high in 24 years.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Sunset in Kyiv

Sunset in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 2, 2023 - The outlines of the Motherland Monument and skyscrapers stand out against the sky at sunset, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(230616) -- LHASA, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos with actors in front of a theater in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 6, 2023. Official figures show that Tibet received over 157.6 million tourists from home and abroad, and achieved a tourism income of 212.6 billion yuan (29.8 billion U.S. dollars) from 2016 to 2020, 2.3 times and 2.4 times that of the previous five years, respectively, which helped lift 75,000 registered impoverished residents out of poverty. The region received more than 11.73 million tourist arrivals in the first five months of this year, a rise of nearly 45 percent year on year, showing evident market vitality and strong recovery, the regional tourism development department said. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(230616) -- LHASA, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows a rainbow in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Official figures show that Tibet received over 157.6 million tourists from home and abroad, and achieved a tourism income of 212.6 billion yuan (29.8 billion U.S. dollars) from 2016 to 2020, 2.3 times and 2.4 times that of the previous five years, respectively, which helped lift 75,000 registered impoverished residents out of poverty. The region received more than 11.73 million tourist arrivals in the first five months of this year, a rise of nearly 45 percent year on year, showing evident market vitality and strong recovery, the regional tourism development department said. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(230616) -- LHASA, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2023 shows the Potala Palace in the morning in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Official figures show that Tibet received over 157.6 million tourists from home and abroad, and achieved a tourism income of 212.6 billion yuan (29.8 billion U.S. dollars) from 2016 to 2020, 2.3 times and 2.4 times that of the previous five years, respectively, which helped lift 75,000 registered impoverished residents out of poverty. The region received more than 11.73 million tourist arrivals in the first five months of this year, a rise of nearly 45 percent year on year, showing evident market vitality and strong recovery, the regional tourism development department said. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TOURISM (CN)

(230616) -- LHASA, June 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man proposes to her girlfriend on the top of a restaurant in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 7, 2023. Official figures show that Tibet received over 157.6 million tourists from home and abroad, and achieved a tourism income of 212.6 billion yuan (29.8 billion U.S. dollars) from 2016 to 2020, 2.3 times and 2.4 times that of the previous five years, respectively, which helped lift 75,000 registered impoverished residents out of poverty. The region received more than 11.73 million tourist arrivals in the first five months of this year, a rise of nearly 45 percent year on year, showing evident market vitality and strong recovery, the regional tourism development department said. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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