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Japan: Two Ducks Glide Through Carpet of Cherry Blossoms on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk

Two ducks were spotted gliding through a hanaikada — a "flower raft" of fallen cherry blossom petals — on the canal along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. The phenomenon occurs when petals shed from the canal's cherry trees settle on the water's surface, forming a continuous pink carpet. The Philosopher's Walk is one of Kyoto's most celebrated spring destinations, with hundreds of cherry trees lining its approximately two-kilometer path.

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Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko waves from a car to well-wishers in the southwestern Japan city of Saga on Oct. 11, 2024, during her two-day trip to Saga Prefecture to visit the National Sports Festival, among other destinations. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at Saga airport in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Saga on Oct. 11, 2024, for a two-day trip to visit the National Sports Festival, among other destinations.

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Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko (C) arrives at Saga airport in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Saga on Oct. 11, 2024, for a two-day trip to visit the National Sports Festival, among other destinations.

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

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

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

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

(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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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A maiden train (R) of the route between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos prepares for departure in Xishuangbanna railway station, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Crew members perform for passengers onboard a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Crew members perform for passengers onboard a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members welcome passengers to board a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos in Xishuangbanna railway station, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Crew members work at the cab of a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos in Xishuangbanna railway station, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers get off the maiden train running between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos at the Mohan railway station of the China-Laos Railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos before departure in Xishuangbanna railway station, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A train attendant serves a passenger a cup of coffee onboard a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers board a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos in Xishuangbanna railway station, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-INT'L PASSENGER SERVICE-TRAINS ADDING (CN)

(240413) -- XISHUANGBANNA, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Crew members perform for passengers onboard a maiden train on the route from Xishuangbanna of China to Luang Prabang of Laos, April 13, 2024. Chinese and Lao railway authorities on Saturday launched one more pair of trains for the China-Laos Railway's international passenger service. The pair of trains run between Xishuangbanna of China and Luang Prabang of Laos, two popular tourist destinations, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. TO GO WITH China-Laos Railway adds one pair of trains for int'l passenger service (Xinhua/Wang Jingyi)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in Yunnan, opened to traffic on Nov. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running on a major bridge along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees pose for a photo at the ceremony marking the opening of the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in front of the Shangri-la station in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees holding commemorative train tickets pose for a group photo at the ceremony marking the opening of the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway at a square in front of the Shangri-la station in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train runs along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train runs along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A passenger (L) asks conductors about souvenirs on the first passenger train running on the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train runs along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

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(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers and staff members pose for a group photo with the first passenger train about to run on the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in Shangri-la station in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees at the ceremony marking the opening of the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway show their commemorative train tickets in front of the Shangri-la station in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers show their commemorative train tickets on the first passenger train running on the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees at the ceremony marking the opening of the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway pose for a photo in front of the Shangri-la station in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees pose for a group photo at the ceremony marking the opening of the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in front of the Shangri-la station in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A square in front of the Shangri-la station is pictured in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform at the ceremony marking the opening of the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in front of the Shangri-la station in Shangri-la, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running on a major bridge along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

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(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train passing the Xiaozhongdian station along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-SHANGRI-LA RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(231126) -- SHANGRI-LA, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities. With the operation of this 139-km railway, the fastest trip between the two cities only takes 1 hour and 18 minutes. The railway also connects Shangri-la, in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, to the provincial capital Kunming. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)