Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGBAI MOUNTAIN-TIANCHI LAKE (CN)

(240524) -- CHANGBAISHAN, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos of a signpost on top of Changbai Mountain in northeast China's Jilin Province on May 24, 2024. The Tianchi Lake, a crater lake nestling amid snow-draped mountains, stands a remarkable scenic attraction every year when the frozen water starts melting. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

A runner makes their way along a pathway as people skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

Skaters head down a stairway past a gate leading to the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

A parent hoists their child's jogging stroller over a gate leading to the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

A skater hoists their leg over a closed gate leading to the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

Lansdowne Park's Aberdeen Pavilion is seen as people skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate past an opening in a fence at a closed section of the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

The red flag indicating that the Rideau Canal Skateway is closed, is seen as people skate by on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People cast long shadows as they skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People lace up their skates on a stairway along the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate past an opening in a fence at a closed section of the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

CHINA-THREE GORGES (CN)

(230721) -- CHONGQING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows tourists visiting Baidicheng, a popular tourist attraction sitting on the top of Baidi Mountain in Fengjie County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, which marks the front end of Qutang Gorge, one of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River. Located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges Reservoir area is an important ecological function zone and reservoir of freshwater resources in China. The Three Gorges -- Qutang, Wuxia and Xiling gorges -- features precipitous cliffs, famous scenic spots and historical sites. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

E

CHINA-THREE GORGES (CN)

(230721) -- CHONGQING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows the view of Baidicheng, a popular tourist attraction sitting on the top of Baidi Mountain in Fengjie County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, which marks the front end of Qutang Gorge, one of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River. Located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges Reservoir area is an important ecological function zone and reservoir of freshwater resources in China. The Three Gorges -- Qutang, Wuxia and Xiling gorges -- features precipitous cliffs, famous scenic spots and historical sites. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

E

Keukenhof flower garden opens to visitors in Netherlands

STORY: Keukenhof flower garden opens to visitors in Netherlands DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: LISSE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Keukenhof flower garden in Lisse, the Netherlands STORYLINE: The Keukenhof flower garden, a top tourist attraction in the Netherlands, opened its gates to the public on Thursday. The garden, in the municipality of Lisse near Amsterdam, is known for its millions of blooming tulips, daffodils and other bulb flowers. This year, more than one million people from around the world are expected to visit the garden, which stays open until May 14. "2023 is above all a welcome back to international visitors," said Jeroen Duyster, director of Keukenhof. "We look forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world again." A flower exhibition is a special event for global tourists to have connections with the Dutch culture, he said. "That's beside the tulips." One of the highlights is that seven million flower bulbs were plant

E

Bush joins bin Laden in Rio's carnival

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Do not be astonished if you see U.S. President George W. Bush standing by the side of suspected terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in Rio de Janeiro's carnival festivities. The reason is simple: the masks of the two archenemies are the top attraction of the 2002 carnival, a four-day festival of parades, floats, dances which got under way Feb. 9.

E

Strong Chinese presence at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona

STORY: Strong Chinese presence at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona DATELINE: March 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of Mobile World Congress 2022 in BarcelonaSOUNDBITE 1 (English): TOM HERON, Xiaomi Technology's head of communications, Western EuropeSOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID AN WEI, CTO of Group Asia for ZTEvarious of Mobile World Congress 2022 in BarcelonaSOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): JOAN VICENS SARD, Generalitat's general manager for FDI Attraction STORYLINE: Around 50 Chinese companies, including Huawei, ZTE and Xiaomi, are present at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC), which opened its doors in Barcelona on Monday. According to the market research company Counterpoint Research, seven out of the top 10 smartphone brands most popular in Europe are based in China, and the Chinese manufacturers present at the MWC appear determined to bring this figure higher. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancelation of the MWC and last year's

E

Fujiyama roller coaster marks 20th anniversary

Visitors aboard the gilded Fujiyama steel roller coaster raise their hands as it starts at the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on July 17, 2016, during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the attraction. When Fujiyama opened in 1996, it boasted world-class specs for top speed, height and drop. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Fujiyama roller coaster marks 20th anniversary

Visitors aboard the gilded Fujiyama steel roller coaster raise their hands as it starts at the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, on July 17, 2016, during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the attraction. When Fujiyama opened in 1996, it boasted world-class specs for top speed, height and drop. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Bush joins bin Laden in Rio's carnival

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Do not be astonished if you see U.S. President George W. Bush standing by the side of suspected terrorist leader Osama bin Laden in Rio de Janeiro's carnival festivities. The reason is simple: the masks of the two archenemies are the top attraction of the 2002 carnival, a four-day festival of parades, floats, dances which got under way Feb. 9.

E