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14/07/2026

In northwest China's Xinjiang, drones are transporting tower materials for a 220-kV power line project, with a total transport volume of an estimated 302 tonnes.

Nature’s own silver veins, pulsing across the golden high-altitude wilderness.📍 Tuotuo River, Tanggula Mountains, Qingha...
13/07/2026

Nature’s own silver veins, pulsing across the golden high-altitude wilderness.

đź“Ť Tuotuo River, Tanggula Mountains, Qinghai, China.

This is the official source of the mighty Yangtze River. Flowing at over 4,500 meters above sea level, it forms a breathtaking braided river system. Countless silver and azure channels split and reunite across the wide valley, creating a living masterpiece of nature against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

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A green so vivid it doesn't look real — like someone poured liquid jade across the earth.📍 Qarhan Salt Lake, Golmud, Hai...
12/07/2026

A green so vivid it doesn't look real — like someone poured liquid jade across the earth.

đź“Ť Qarhan Salt Lake, Golmud, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai, China

This is China's largest salt lake, but size isn't what makes it unforgettable. It's the color. Patches of emerald and turquoise water sit within the white salt crust, creating a surreal patchwork that shifts with the light. In some spots, the green is so bright it almost glows. A highway runs right through it — built entirely on salt.

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Azaleas spill across a hundred miles of Guizhou hills—pink, white, red, like a slow-motion explosion every spring. The l...
10/07/2026

Azaleas spill across a hundred miles of Guizhou hills—pink, white, red, like a slow-motion explosion every spring. The locals call it a sea of flowers. They're not exaggerating.

Beneath the surface, Zhijin Cave runs deep. Stalactites hang like frozen waterfalls. Underground rivers still carve new passages, drop by drop, year by year.

Then there's Jiucaiping (the roof of Guizhou). Nearly 2,900 meters up, windmills turn slowly, and clouds drift below your feet. The air is thin and cold. Wild leek flowers sway in the silence.

đź“Ť Bijie, Guizhou, China

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08/07/2026

Take a closer look at the intense game of this traditional sport

Here, the sky feels wider, the air thinner, and the silence deeper than anywhere else.đź“Ť Qilian Mountains, Sunan Yugur Au...
07/07/2026

Here, the sky feels wider, the air thinner, and the silence deeper than anywhere else.

đź“Ť Qilian Mountains, Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye, Gansu, China

Stretching like a spine between the Tibetan Plateau and the Hexi Corridor, the Qilian range is more than a scenic backdrop — it's a lifeline. Snowmelt from its 5,000‑meter peaks feeds rivers that carve through grasslands.

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Where fire met the sea, and whales now call it home.đź“Ť Weizhou Island, Guangxi, China. Born from volcanic fire, this is t...
03/07/2026

Where fire met the sea, and whales now call it home.

đź“Ť Weizhou Island, Guangxi, China.

Born from volcanic fire, this is the country’s youngest volcanic island—rust‑coloured lava rocks contrast with turquoise “glass water” that reveals coral gardens swaying just below the surface.

Bryde’s whales return here each year—the only place in China where you can watch them from the shore. Explore the dramatic volcanic crater, dip into the crystal‑clear sea, and let the sunset at Shiluokou Beach burn the sky gold. Volcano. Coral. Whales. This is not your average island.

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Step into a water town where ancient poetry meets digital dreams.đź“Ť Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, China.Cobblestone lanes wi...
01/07/2026

Step into a water town where ancient poetry meets digital dreams.

đź“Ť Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, China.

Cobblestone lanes wind past whitewashed walls and arched stone bridges, while black-awning boats glide along canals that have mirrored this town for over a thousand years.

As the permanent host of the World Internet Conference, this ancient water town now stands at the forefront of global tech dialogue. In seasons when the Wuzhen Theatre Festival comes alive, street corners and riverside stages turn into a living spectacle of art and performance.

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POV: You've just discovered the urban heartbeat of Wuhanđź“Ť The Donghu Lake scenic areaAs summer unfolds, East Lake scenic...
26/06/2026

POV: You've just discovered the urban heartbeat of Wuhan
đź“Ť The Donghu Lake scenic area

As summer unfolds, East Lake scenic area in Wuhan presents a vibrant ecological landscape with lotus flowers in full bloom and water birds perching across the area.

Adhering to the concept of ecological priority and green development, Wuhan has improved the water quality and enriched the biodiversity of East Lake, presenting an epitome of the city's efforts in pursuing green development under the Beautiful China Initiative.

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Dreaming of an island escape? 🎹📍 Gulangyu Island, Xiamen, Fujian, ChinaJust a 5-minute ferry ride from downtown Xiamen l...
19/06/2026

Dreaming of an island escape? 🎹

đź“Ť Gulangyu Island, Xiamen, Fujian, China

Just a 5-minute ferry ride from downtown Xiamen lies a car-free island where time seems to stand still. Known as the "Garden on the Sea" and the "Island of Pianos," this tiny island is home to over 500 pianos on just 1.8 square kilometers, nurturing generations of musicians through a century-old musical tradition. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site that blends stunning natural scenery with a fascinating multicultural past.

Stroll along lanes flanked by over 1,000 colonial-era villas—from Gothic and Baroque to Southeast Asian-style arcades—each whispering stories of a historic international settlement. Hike up to Sunlight Rock for a panoramic 360° view over the island and the glistening Taiwan Strait.

Let the rhythm of waves and the faint melody of pianos guide you through this enchanting, pedestrian-only haven.

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