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Illustration - St Jean De Luz

FRANCE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, (64), BASQUE COUNTRY, SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, RESTAURANT RUN BY THE SAME FAMILY SINCE 1932 IN THE HEART OF THE CITY OF SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ NEAR THE MARKET IS ONE OF THE OLDEST RESTAURANT IN THE CITY, A FLAGSHIP OF BASQUE GASTRONOMY WITH ITS GRANDMOTHER'S RECIPES AND ITS LONG TABLES COVERED WITH GINGHAM TABLECLOTHS ON WHICH TO TASTE AUTHENTIC AND TASTY RECIPES. VIEW FROM THE STREET Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

Workers cook clay pot rice at a food stall in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A worker cooks at a "Dai Pai Dong" street food stall in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

This photo shows a portion of clay pot rice in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A roast shop worker talks with a customer in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

This photo shows a herbal tea shop in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A food stall worker packs sweet for customers in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A roast shop worker prepares kebab in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A roast shop worker prepares kebab in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

People wait outside a "Dai Pai Dong" street food stall in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

This photo shows clay pot rice being cooked in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

This photo shows clay pot rice being cooked in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A food stall worker packs snacks for a customer in Macao, south China, December 9, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A food stall worker packs snacks for customers in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

Workers cook at a "Dai Pai Dong" street food stall in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A worker cooks clay pot rice in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macao Street Delicacies - China

A food stall worker packs sweet for customers in Macao, south China, December 8, 2024. As a popular destination renowned for its various delicacies, Macao lives up to any tourist's expectations for a tasty trip. Visitors can learn about Macao's culinary traditions through a taste of its quintessential street food. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RäimeWest 2024

Munalaiu, 11.05.2024. RäimeWest herring festival. Fresh herring and other tasty fish delicacies awaited visitors at the Munalaiu harbour in Pärnumaa. During the day of the RäimeWest herring festival, it is possible to buy and try fresh herring in various forms and get to know local fishing culture and history. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu PM

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RäimeWest 2024

Munalaiu, 11.05.2024. RäimeWest herring festival. Fresh herring and other tasty fish delicacies awaited visitors at the Munalaiu harbour in Pärnumaa. During the day of the RäimeWest herring festival, it is possible to buy and try fresh herring in various forms and get to know local fishing culture and history. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu PM

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RäimeWest 2024

Munalaiu, 11.05.2024. RäimeWest herring festival. Fresh herring and other tasty fish delicacies awaited visitors at the Munalaiu harbour in Pärnumaa. During the day of the RäimeWest herring festival, it is possible to buy and try fresh herring in various forms and get to know local fishing culture and history. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu PM

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French chef's "foodie tour" at Korean food market in China's Yanji

STORY: French chef's "foodie tour" at Korean food market in China's Yanji SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2-3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: Yanji, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef "Here I'm at the Yanji Riverside Market, which boasts a rich variety of local foods and snacks. Let's go and take a look. This morning market is bustling even at 7 o'clock. Many people came here to do shopping for the Spring Festival. And even more came here just for breakfast. I've never seen this fish skin-wrapped rice roll before. The fish skin tastes very fresh without any fishy smell, very chewy. Nice. There are various flavors of Korean rice sausages, which can be served as a dish at home. They are very tasty. The rice is quite sticky. And there's a little bit of pig blood mixed in it. Stir-fried rice cakes and freshly fried potato pancakes, and various kinds of homemade pickles. Kimchi. The

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A Chinese New Year tour guide for foreign tourists

STORY: A Chinese New Year tour guide for foreign tourists SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of foreign tourists waiting to enter China 2. various of beautiful scenery in China 3. various of unique traditions in China 4. various of tasty food in China 5. various of ice and snow tourism spots in China STORYLINE: China's recent extension of the visa-free policy to a number of countries is expected to bring in many more foreign visitors. What are the fun things foreign visitors can do on their discovery trip to China during the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year holiday? With beautiful landscapes, unique traditions, and tasty food, China has a lot to offer. Part of Lake Manasarovar in southwest China's Xizang has frozen. Floating ice of various shapes forms a unique landscape. In Lop Nur, northwest China's Xinjiang, the clear salt lake is dotted with white salt crystals. In Deqin County, southwest China's Yunnan Pr

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Daycare centers bring joy to elderly people in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Daycare centers bring joy to elderly people in China's Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: WUSHU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of daily activities of daycare center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SU CUILAN, Citizen of Wusu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): BA XUEHAI, Secretary of the Party Group and Deputy Director of Wusu Civil Affairs Bureau STORYLINE: At a daycare center in Wusu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, elderly people play table tennis, practice calligraphy, or dance to music, enjoying a colorful life. At noon, a nutritious and tasty meal is served. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SU CUILIAN, Resident of Wusu "We are enjoying a tasty dish cooked at the daycare center. It's big plate chicken. It's very good. It's specially made to go with the taste of us old people. It's tender, and not very spicy." In the past year, three such daycare centers were built in Wusu, equipped with all kinds of activity rooms and service

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Thai coconut exporter has high hopes for CIIE

STORY: Thai coconut exporter has high hopes for CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: RATCHABURI CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): NARONGSAK CHUENSUCHON, Founder of NC Coconut Co., Ltd. 2. various of the factory of the NC Coconut Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): NARONGSAK CHUENSUCHON, Founder of NC Coconut Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: As the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is being held in China's Shanghai, a Thai coconut exporter has high expectations to promote his products in the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): NARONGSAK CHUENSUCHON, Founder of NC Coconut Co., Ltd. "I'm happy and excited to join such a grand event again in China. This year, we have developed a tasty new product, which is fragrant coconut water that can be stored at room temperature with a one-year shelf life. We believe that this product will thrive in the Chinese market, as imported fragrant coconut water is well received by the Chinese." He was invited to the in

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Tokyo's Kabukicho night-life district to have new skyscraper

The new 225-meter-tall skyscraper in the Japanese capital's popular Kabukicho nightlife district was shown to the media Thursday ahead of its April 14 opening. With 48 floors above ground and five below, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower houses two hotels and entertainment facilities like a theater, a concert hall and a movie house. "We want it to be a facility that specializes in entertainment and motivates people to come to the area," said Tomoo Kimura, an executive officer of Tokyu Corp., which engages in railway and urban development businesses. The theater can seat around 900 people and the concert hall has a maximum capacity of around 1,500, while the movie house has eight screens. The tower includes a gym and spas for members and a food court offering "B-class gourmet foods," or unpretentious but tasty meals, from around the country at affordable prices for the general public.

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Enjoy tasty foods at night market in S China

STORY: Enjoy tasty foods at night market in S China DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of foods at night markets STORYLINE: Night markets are always the best place to feel the vibe of a city. Here at a night market in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, visitors can treat themselves to different kinds of tasty foods. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

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China's Lanzhou City restores vibrant nightlife

STORY: China's Lanzhou City restores vibrant nightlife DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG PENGYU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the night market 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU JIAO, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG JUN, Vendor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MI HAI, Manager of Nanguan night market STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG PENGYU, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in Nanguan night street in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. When the warm weather comes, Lanzhou, a thriving city, is rejuvenating its nightlife. The Nanguan night street is becoming more and more popular. Along the food street, some fluorescent city lights shine when night falls. Bustling crowds shuttle through the snack street to find splendid bites to enjoy." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU JIAO, Tourist "I'm from Changsha City of Hunan Province. I just arrived here. The night market is bustling. There are a lot of tasty foods. Ver

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Large Dutch food trade show opens in Amsterdam

STORY: Large Dutch food trade show opens in Amsterdam DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 65th HORECAVA food trade show STORYLINE: Plump sausages, juicy burgers... these are only a fraction of tasty foods on display at the 65th HORECAVA food trade show, which opened on Monday at the RAI conference center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Opening until Thursday, the large Dutch event for the food industry has brought together thousands of exhibitors to kick-start the food industry badly hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event hosts more than 2,000 exhibitors including bakers and confectioners, large kitchens, and from sectors such as fast service, food and wine and many others. More than 700 companies from the food industry are taking part in the trade show to demonstrate their innovative products and services. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

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Lebanese ancient city Bylos bathed in festive atmosphere

STORY: Lebanese ancient city Bylos bathed in festive atmosphere DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: BYBLOS, Lebanon CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of remains of the ancient city 2. various of the Crusade Castle 3. various of the remains 4. various of the traditional Lebanese house 5. various of the old harbor 6. various of old souks and restaurants 7. various of the Christmas tree 8. various of the Christmas market STORYLINE: With the Christmas holiday around the corner, the festive atmosphere across Lebanon is getting stronger. In Byblos, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, people will see festive attractions like giant Christmas tree, traditional Christmas bazaars with dazzling lights, tasty food, and cheerful ambiance. The local government hopes to take advantage of the holiday season to revitalize the old city's tourism amid the steep economic crisis in the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Byblos, Lebanon. (XHTV)

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Kansai brewers taste sake at Osaka taxation bureau

OSAKA, Japan - Sake brewers from six prefectures in the Kansai region taste sake at the Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau in Osaka City on Nov. 12, 2014, following the bureau's announcement of tasty brands in the region.

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Artist sculpts puffed corn snacks into Buddhist statues

TOKYO, Japan - Koshi Kawachi displays the statues of Buddha he carved out of a children's corn stick snack called "umaibo" on May 30, 2013 in Tokyo. He calls these creations "umaibutsu" (Tasty Buddha).

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B-1 food competition

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - Photo shows the venue of the seventh B-1 Grand Prix in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2012. A total of around 610,000 people visited the so-called B-grade local gourmet competition held on Oct. 20 and 21. In Japan, "B-grade gourmet" refers to ordinary but tasty local food, such as ramen noodles and curry with rice.

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'B-grade' gourmet competition has legion of visitors

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Nov. 12, 2011 shows the venue of the sixth B-1 Grand Prix in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. According to the organizer, 515,000 people in total visited the so called 'B-grade' local gourmet competition held on Nov. 12-13. ''B-grade gourmet'' is a Japanese term for ordinary yet tasty foods, such as ramen noodles, and curry with rice.

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Kan attends New Year tea ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) attends a New Year tea ceremony in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2011. After having tea prepared by Sen Soshitsu XVI (L), head of the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony, Kan said, ''The color (of the tea) was beautiful and it was tasty.'' (Pool photo taken by Kyodo News)

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'B-class gourmet' fare

ATSUGI, Japan - Visitors line up in front of a booth offering Japanese ''oden'' stewing dish from Shizuoka Prefecture at a B-1 Grand Prix fair on Sept. 18, 2010, in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Visitors formed long lines in front of each booth to try cheap but tasty local dishes, known as ''B-class gourmet,'' from across the nation, on the first day of the two-day event, where this year's most popular dish will be selected.

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'B-class gourmet' fare

ATSUGI, Japan - Visitors crowd the venue at the B-1 Grand Prix fair, where booths from across the country offer cheap but tasty foods known in Japan as ''B-class gourmet'', on Sept. 18, 2010, in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. More than 100 people lined up at each booth to try out rare local dishes on the first day of the two-day event, where this year's most popular dish will be selected.

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Gov't releases English guide to Japanese local cuisines

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows an English guidebook on local cuisines the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released June 9. The ministry prepared 10,000 copies of the book ''Japan's Tasty Secrets'' to give out at locations such as Narita, Chubu and Kansai international airports.

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Gov't releases English guide to Japanese local cuisines

TOKYO, Japan - Adam Fulford show off two copies of the English guidebook on local cuisines ''Japan's Tasty Secrets'' that he translated and edited at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Tokyo on June 9.

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Tora-fugu now can be raised in a tank of fresh water

OKAYAMA, Japan - The Japanese delicacy tora-fugu is a species of puffer fish that lives in sea water. Now, a research team at Okayama University of Science Professional Training College in Okayama Prefecture has succeeded breeding them in fresh water. The trick, the researchers there say, is to add a small amount of electrolytes into the water. The taste of fresh water-raised tora-fugu, the students involved in the project say, is ''really tasty.''

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Buck wheat flowers in full bloom

YAMAGATA, Japan - Buck wheat flowers are in full bloom to herald the creeping autumn in Murayama, Yamagata Prefecture, on Sept. 12. Farmers said the crop will be harvested in mid-October to allow tourists to have tasty new soba noodles.

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Kobe maker sold expired spring rolls because they were 'tasty'

KOBE, Japan - Reiko Yoshino (L), president of Kobe-based food maker Shinsho, speaks to reporters in Kobe's Chuo Ward on Sept. 4 about her company's selling of spring rolls with expired use-by dates at department stores.

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GLOBALink | Experience traditional Chinese folk art of sugar painting with foreign expat

How to make art pieces that are creative and tasty? A Ukrainian expat visits a workshop in east China's Anhui Province to learn about the traditional Chinese folk art of sugar painting. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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24 hours in Shache in China's Xinjiang

STORY: 24 hours in Shache in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a daily life of people in Shache County of Xinjiang STORYLINE: With the first ray of sunshine in the morning, people in Shache County in China's Xinjiang often start their day with a hearty breakfast. Finding one of their favorite breakfast pairings often comes as a delight. Those who are free may also go to a teahouse for a cup of tea. After breakfast, the streets gradually become busy. People start their daily work. And the town is regaining its vitality. It is usually in the afternoon, while taking a stroll on the streets, that you may discover a more intriguing part of the town. At dusk, residents hurried the pace of returning home. 　　 Chewy noodles, sweet vegetables and juicy meat, many reward themselves with a tasty dinner. And after dinner, kids love to play outside. Shache doesn't reveal its full charm until night falls. 　　 The night mark

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Chinese culture amazes Polish people in Wroclaw

STORY: Chinese culture amazes Polish people in Wroclaw DATELINE: May 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: WROCLAW, Poland CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): RAFAL PIOTROWSKI, Event visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GABRIELA NOWAK, Event visitor STORYLINE: A China Day event was held in the Polish city of Wroclaw Saturday, attracting a large number of Chinese culture fans. The event, jointly held by the Confucius Institute at the University of Wroclaw and the university's botanical garden, kicked off with a Tai Chi performance. Yu Mingjie, a Chinese Ph.D. student at the Academy of Music in Krakow, performed the guzheng repertoires, which won bursts of applause. The event also includes Chinese cultural exhibitions that showcase tasty Chinese food, Chinese tea art and Peking Opera mask making. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): RAFAL PIOTROWSKI, Event visitor "We had a chance today to learn about a very interesting aspect of Chinese culture, we have participated in Tai Chi. We

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-TRAIN ATTENDANT-LAST SHIFT (CN)

(220218) -- ZHENYUAN, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tao Chunxiang gives a packed meal to her colleague aboard a train from Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province to east China's Shanghai, Feb. 17, 2022. Tao Chunxiang is a dining car captain of Shanghai Team in Guiyang Passenger Transport Section. Tao started to work as a train attendant on dining carriage in 1992 and will retire in late February 2022. In 2006, she took the position of dining car captain. Over the years, she has led all the staff of the dining car class to strive to improve the quality of meals. She also takes advantage of the dining car's downtime offering seats for people who are in need. On her last shift to serve the Spring Festival travel rush before the retirement, she works hard to provide tasty food and good services to passengers as always. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIYANG-TRAIN ATTENDANT-LAST SHIFT (CN)

(220218) -- ZHENYUAN, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tao Chunxiang prepares packed meals at the kitchen of the dining carriage aboard a train from Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province to east China's Shanghai, Feb. 17, 2022. Tao Chunxiang is a dining car captain of Shanghai Team in Guiyang Passenger Transport Section. Tao started to work as a train attendant on dining carriage in 1992 and will retire in late February 2022. In 2006, she took the position of dining car captain. Over the years, she has led all the staff of the dining car class to strive to improve the quality of meals. She also takes advantage of the dining car's downtime offering seats for people who are in need. On her last shift to serve the Spring Festival travel rush before the retirement, she works hard to provide tasty food and good services to passengers as always. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIYANG-TRAIN ATTENDANT-LAST SHIFT (CN)

(220218) -- ZHENYUAN, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tao Chunxiang prepares packed meals at the kitchen of the dining carriage aboard a train from Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province to east China's Shanghai, Feb. 17, 2022. Tao Chunxiang is a dining car captain of Shanghai Team in Guiyang Passenger Transport Section. Tao started to work as a train attendant on dining carriage in 1992 and will retire in late February 2022. In 2006, she took the position of dining car captain. Over the years, she has led all the staff of the dining car class to strive to improve the quality of meals. She also takes advantage of the dining car's downtime offering seats for people who are in need. On her last shift to serve the Spring Festival travel rush before the retirement, she works hard to provide tasty food and good services to passengers as always. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIYANG-TRAIN ATTENDANT-LAST SHIFT (CN)

(220218) -- ZHENYUAN, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tao Chunxiang gives a packed meal to a passenger aboard a train from Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province to east China's Shanghai, Feb. 17, 2022. Tao Chunxiang is a dining car captain of Shanghai Team in Guiyang Passenger Transport Section. Tao started to work as a train attendant on dining carriage in 1992 and will retire in late February 2022. In 2006, she took the position of dining car captain. Over the years, she has led all the staff of the dining car class to strive to improve the quality of meals. She also takes advantage of the dining car's downtime offering seats for people who are in need. On her last shift to serve the Spring Festival travel rush before the retirement, she works hard to provide tasty food and good services to passengers as always. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIYANG-TRAIN ATTENDANT-LAST SHIFT (CN)

(220218) -- ZHENYUAN, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tao Chunxiang writes date labels for packed meals aboard a train from Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province to east China's Shanghai, Feb. 17, 2022. Tao Chunxiang is a dining car captain of Shanghai Team in Guiyang Passenger Transport Section. Tao started to work as a train attendant on dining carriage in 1992 and will retire in late February 2022. In 2006, she took the position of dining car captain. Over the years, she has led all the staff of the dining car class to strive to improve the quality of meals. She also takes advantage of the dining car's downtime offering seats for people who are in need. On her last shift to serve the Spring Festival travel rush before the retirement, she works hard to provide tasty food and good services to passengers as always. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIYANG-TRAIN ATTENDANT-LAST SHIFT (CN)

(220218) -- ZHENYUAN, Feb. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tao Chunxiang puts packed meals in place at the kitchen of the dining carriage aboard a train from Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province to east China's Shanghai, Feb. 17, 2022. Tao Chunxiang is a dining car captain of Shanghai Team in Guiyang Passenger Transport Section. Tao started to work as a train attendant on dining carriage in 1992 and will retire in late February 2022. In 2006, she took the position of dining car captain. Over the years, she has led all the staff of the dining car class to strive to improve the quality of meals. She also takes advantage of the dining car's downtime offering seats for people who are in need. On her last shift to serve the Spring Festival travel rush before the retirement, she works hard to provide tasty food and good services to passengers as always. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)