WUXI, China, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE: Boasting breathtaking natural scenery in all seasons and rich cultural and historical deposits, Yuantouzhu scenic spot, a national 5A-rated scenic spot in Wuxi city, east China's Jiangsu Province, is a must-see for any visitor to Wuxi. As a peninsula on Taihu Lake, the third-largest freshwater lake in China, Yuantouzhu scenic spot represents the essence of the beauty of Taihu Lake and is known as "the number one scenic spot of Taihu Lake." "The best spot of the Taihu Lake is Yuantouzhu." The line from Guo Moruo, a late renowned contemporary Chinese poet, has drawn worldwide attention to the scenic spot. Yuantouzhu offers splendid views of cherry blossoms in spring. Cherry valley, one of the major tourist attractions in the area, has more than 30,000 cherry trees of 68 varieties and is the largest cherry garden in China. Flowering cherry trees constitute a magnificent pink sea of flowers during cherry blossom blooming season, attracting visitors across the country. The summer scenery of the scenic spot is just as intoxicating. Blooming lotus flowers gently swaying in the summer breeze never fail to enchant tourists boating on the lake with a cool, sweet, and refreshing fragrance. The beautiful lotus flowers, together with the lucid lake water, clear blue sky, green trees, hills covered in lush green vegetation, and white clouds floating over the hills, make up a picturesque sight. Autumn in Yuantouzhu is colorful and vibrant. The clouds are pure white, sunshine bright and warm, and wind gentle and soft at this time of year. Visitors can easily feast their eyes on the picturesque scene of the Taihu Lake glittering in the golden light of the setting sun, while the sparkling lake surface is dotted with sails in the distance. In late autumn, hills in the scenic spot are beautifully embellished with bright red foliage, and leaves flutter in the wind like butterflies. The poetic sight gladdens the heart and pleases the eye. In winter, the scenic spot becomes a paradise for migratory birds, with black-headed gulls being the most common species overwintering in the area. Bird-watching enthusiasts can get up close and personal with the birds here. In addition to bird-watching, the amazing lake scenery and charming snow views, including snow-capped temple, historical sites, and traditional Chinese gardens, also attract flocks of visitors.
The Challenge increases the survival chances of a single at-risk animal species INDIANAPOLIS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Zoological Society announced a bold grant program to reverse the decline of an animal species heading toward extinction. The Indianapolis Zoo Saving Species Challenge will award a $1 million grant to one organization that can develop and execute a plan that will have a measurable and sustainable impact on the survival of an animal species. Field conservationists from around the world are invited to apply and present a plan to identify an animal species that is currently designated as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable or Extinct in the wild) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List and create a program that would lead to an improvement in the species' status. "The Indianapolis Zoo searched for a big idea to make a real difference and support field conservationists to make a measurable change in the future of a species," said Michael W. Wells, Trustee and Chair of the Indianapolis Zoo's Conservation Committee. "Our ability to measure the outcome by using the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List will allow us to objectively assess the results of our investment." The grant has a two-stage application process. Pre-applications must be submitted by June 4, 2023, and then the organizations selected need to submit a full application by Dec. 3, 2023. Complete information on eligibility and application procedures can be found at IndianapolisZoo.com under the Conservation tab. "We know that reversing the decline of a species takes time. If we trust the science and stay focused, we will save species. This challenge will serve as a model for other conservation organizations to follow," said Dr. Rob Shumaker, President & CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo. "The Indianapolis Zoo Saving Species Challenge is visionary and will focus attention on achieving significant impact on the survival of a species. I am excited to see the Indianapolis Zoo continue to set the bar high on how Zoos, Aquariums and Botanical Gardens can advance conservation action and catalyze real and positive change for species," said Jon Paul Rodriguez, Chair, IUCN Species Survival Commission. A Jury of international animal conservation experts will choose the winner of the Indianapolis Zoo Saving Species Challenge. The winner will have five years to activate the program and show progress. The Zoo will announce the winner February 2024. Click here for free-use media assets. About the Indianapolis Zoo The Indianapolis Zoo is the largest zoo in the U.S. that does not receive direct tax support. The Zoo has invested significant resources into conservation for decades, including the Indianapolis Prize – the world's leading award for animal conservation – the Global Center for Species Survival, and the Zoo's field conservation grants program. The Indianapolis Zoo protects nature and inspires people to care for our world. Located in White River State Park downtown, the Indianapolis Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. Visit IndianapolisZoo.com Media Contact: Judy PalermoDirector of Public Relationsjpalermo@indyzoo.com
ZHENGZHOU, China, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 22, the Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the year of Guimao was held in His Native Place of Ancestor Huang Di in Xinzheng, Henan. Descendants of Ancestor Yan Di and Ancestor Huang Di at home and abroad gathered once again in His Native Place of Ancestor Huang Di to worship Ancestor Huang Di - Xuanyuan. At the scene of Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the Year of Guimao The Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the year of Guimao continued the theme of "Same Roots, Same Ancestors and Same Origins; Peace, Concord and Harmony". The rituals Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the year of Guimao began at 9:50. There are nine official rituals in the memorial ceremony: Prosperous salute. All participants stood in awe and 21gun salutes were fired. Contributing the flower baskets. The leaders of the Chinese state, the main leaders of the Henan provincial party committee and the provincial government, the leaders of the organizing units, and the leaders of Zhengzhou and Xinzheng, contributed flower baskets to the statue of Ancestor Huang Di in turn. Contributing the incense with cleansed hands. The ceremonial staff held containers containing water from the Yellow River to welcome the guests. Celebrities from all walks of life in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and outstanding Chinese representatives from all over the world paid tribute to Ancestor Huang Di - Xuanyuan. Performing worshipping bows. The participants on the scene faced the statue of Ancestor Huang Di and bowed deeply, expressing the infinite respect of Descendants of Ancestor Yan Di and Ancestor Huang Di for the ancestors of civilization. Reading the prayer respectfully. "Chinese civilization has a long history. People of all directions are blissed by the profound virtues and achievements of our ancestors" On behalf of hundreds of millions of Chinese descendants, the vice chairman of the 12th CPPCC National Committee, Qi Xuchun, respectfully read the ancestral worshiping article as the main worshipper. Singing carols resonantly. Singers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau and the mainland sang "Ode to Ancestor Huang Di" with actors from 56 ethnic groups, children's choirs, and 100 mixed choirs. Worshiping with music and dance. The music and dance of Han Dynasty, Dance on Tray and Drum, which was bred in the Yellow River Basin two thousand years ago, were beautifully presented, accompanied by Zheng's ancient tune "Book of Poems- Folklore of Zheng- Zi Jin". We pay tributes to our ancestors together in ancient times and today. Praying for China. A picture scroll of the Yellow River unfolded slowly in the center of the Ancestral Worshiping Platform. Blessing guests from all walks of life held auspicious blessing seals and stamped on the scroll, and then worshipped Ancestor Huang Di the yellow soil from Henan, the red soil from Yunnan, the white soil from Xinjiang, the black soil from Liaoning, the green soil from Anhui, the "five-color soil" and the "five sorts of grains" of quinoa, ji, millet, wheat and rice. This ceremony was co-sponsored by the People's Government of Henan Province, the China people's Political Consultative Committee of Henan Province, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, and the Association for Yanhuang Culture of China; was co-organized by the People's Government of Zhengzhou City and the People's Government of Xinzheng City. Contact: Zhang YiTel.: 0086-371-67182663Email: zhengzhoudwxb@163.com At the scene of Memorial Ceremony to Ancestor Huang Di in His Native Place in the Year of Guimao
HAIKOU, China, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the third day of the third lunar month, which falls on April 22, 2023, Ledong Li autonomous county located in the southwest of Hainan Free Trade Port held a grand celebration for the annual traditional Sanyuesan Festival of the Li and Miao ethnic groups. The Opening Ceremony and the Variety Show of the 2023 Hainan Li and Miao Traditional "San Yue San" Festival at the main venue of the festival activity. Since ancient times, the "San Yue San" has been a traditional festival for Li and Miao people to mourn their ancestors, praise life and eulogize heroes as well as for their young men and women to find love. Taking this festival as an opportunity, Ledong county launched more than 10 events including the Opening Ceremony and the Variety Show of the 2023 Hainan Li and Miao Traditional "San Yue San" Festival, the Li Brocade Fashion and Culture Show, Traditional Sports Competition and Hainan Displays of World Heritage in China jointly with the relevant department of Hainan Province to celebrate the festival together with locals and tourists, according to the Publicity Department of Ledong County Party Committee. During the celebration, Ledong also launched a quality tourist route that connects Jianfengling, Longmuwan, Yingge Salt Field and other special tourist resources to give visitors an experience of the unique fascination of Ledong with its mountain and sea as well as the ocean of flowers. The ancestors of Ledong, flourishing in this magical land since the Neolithic era, created a splendid civilization that connects the ancient and modern times spanning thousands of years. The county's Da'an Township and Huangliu Township were named "Hometown of Chinese Folk Art" by the Ministry of Culture; the Traditional Li Textile Techniques of Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Embroidering as well as the Yazhou Folk Songs were selected into the "Representative List of National-level Intangible Cultural Heritage Items", with the Traditional Li Textile Techniques of Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Embroidering inscribed on UNESCO's "List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding" in 2009. According to a local official in Ledong, the "San Yue San" Festival has become an important platform to showcase the ethos of ethnic group people and to pass on and promote the excellent tradition and culture of the Li and Miao ethnic groups. The official said that through these festival activities, we are demonstrating the achievements made by the flourishing Ledong as well as the positive changes in the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port. Image Attachments Links: Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=440250 Caption: The Opening Ceremony and the Variety Show of the 2023 Hainan Li and Miao Traditional "San Yue San" Festival at the main venue of the festival activity.
Promo codes up for grab in the "See You in Macao" campaign SINGAPORE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com today announced the launch of "See You in Macao" campaign to promote Macao as a destination choice for leisure and business. To elevate their travel experiences they plan for their next perfect trip, the campaign will offer international travelers discounts for hotel bookings in Macao, a city known for its multi-cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and world-class culinary scene. Trip.com users who book a stay of two consecutive nights or more at selected hotels marked with a "Macao Bonus" tag using the promo code will enjoy an SGD 100 with a maximum discount of up to 50% during the promotion period from April 19 to June 30. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office said: "We invite travelers from around the world to explore the multifaceted charm of Macao, and we are confident that the 'See You in Macao' campaign will provide them with a wonderful opportunity to do so. With Macao's unique blend of history, culture, and entertainment, this vibrant destination offers something for every traveler. We will continue to collaborate with our trusted partners on co-marketing campaigns with the aim of empowering visitors with most up-to-date travel information and exciting deals." Edison Chen, Vice President of Trip.com Group, said: "Macao is a truly unique destination, and we are committed to promoting tourism in this amazing city. By providing our users with discounts on hotel stays in Macao, we hope to encourage more people to visit and experience everything this city has to offer. We are excited to be part of the Macao Government Tourism Office's tourism subsidy programme and look forward to more exciting partnerships to help drive tourism growth in Macao. Mr Chen added: "We first started this collaboration with the Macao Government Tourism Office on our Ctrip platform, a sub-brand of Trip.com Group. It was proven to be a huge success. As we have seen a significant increase in search volumes and bookings among travellers across various markets in recent months, we are excited to have extended the partnership to our Trip.com platform for travelers from Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and worldwide. The demand to travel remains high and we look forward to more collaborations with various tourism boards to promote the beauty of travel in the coming months." Macao is home to 20 monuments and urban squares which were collectively inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2005, and is also named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017. Now, Macao has geared itself up with new attractions and large-scale events for worldwide travellers, such as the 70th Anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix, Light Up Macao 2023, 33rd Macao Arts Festival, plentiful newly opened hotels and conference facilities, world-class exhibitions, concerts, and many more. For more information about the "See You in Macao" campaign, including the terms and conditions, please visit https://sg.trip.com/sale/w/4889/macao.html?locale=en-SG About Trip.com Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 31 local currencies and sites. Trip.com has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.2 million hotels and flights from over 480 airlines covering 2,600 airports in 200 countries and regions around the globe. Trip.com's world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service as well as additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo and Seoul, help to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit trip.com.
BEIJING, April 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a network of roads, railways, and airports not only supports the well-being of the people living there but also guarantees the nation's security and regional stability. Recently, Global Times reporters visited Xizang region to witness the miracle changes brought about by the high-altitude super projects in the region. Building transportation infrastructure in the complex geological conditions of the snowy plateau is an unparalleled challenge. Thanks to the developed road network, countless Xizang residents have embarked on the road to prosperity, and the connection between the border region and inland cities has been fortified because of the convenience of transportation. Harmonious interactions and exchanges have been established between people in Xizang region and other parts of China, creating a favorable social atmosphere for the modernization and development of Xizang. Xizang's development achievements are the result of the unity and the joint struggle of all ethnic groups in the region. The path to modernization in Xizang is one of the best interpretations of Chinese modernization practice. In spring, Xizang's Nyingchi transforms into a wondrous sea of pink. Wild peach blossoms spread from hills to fields, making the region a popular tourist destination in China. While visiting the Galai village's peach blossom garden in Nyingchi, reporters from the Global Times saw large tourist groups fully enjoying the scenery by taking selfies, singing karaoke, enjoying local snacks, and integrating in traditional culture by wearing traditional Tibetan costumes. The peach trees have also helped create a better life for villagers. Dawa Gyaltsen, a Galai villager, told the Global Times that his family of six receives more than 100,000 yuan ($14,000) from tourism cooperative dividends accrued by the village. The improved transportation network has made such earnings possible. "The National Highway 318 (G318) from Sichuan Province to Xizang region passes in front of our village. Moreover, now people can visit Nyingchi by plane and even by high-speed train," Dawa Gyaltsen said with a bright smile. Tourists from across the nation could visit the region by car, plane, or high-speed rail to appreciate the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains and pinky peach blossoms by the Yarlung Zangbo River. On the C881 high-speed train from Lhasa to Nyingchi, a passenger from South China's Guangdong Province, surnamed Lu, told the Global Times that after landing in Xizang, he learned that a high-speed train route had been built and was operational between Lhasa and Nyingchi, so he bought a ticket to experience shuttling between snow-capped mountains and canyons. Gao Na, the conductor of the train, told the Global Times that during the peak tourist season every year, the occupancy rate of the trains can reach 80 to 90 percent, and some tourists even make a special trip to experience the feeling of taking the Fuxing High-speed Train on the plateau. "I have met many tourists before. After taking the high-speed C881 train from Lhasa to Nyingchi, they only stopped for 20 minutes at the platform and then took train C882 from Nyingchi to Lhasa to return. This situation is something I have not encountered on other railway lines," Gao said. At present, taking the high-speed railway can go directly from Nyingchi in southeastern Xizang to Shannan in southwestern Xizang. In recent years, as Xizang's road network has continued to extend even further and the railway line continues to stretch into the hinterland, many of the original scenic spots on the plateau that were once inaccessible have now become popular scenic spots and the convenient transportation has attracted even more visitors from all over China and the world. Hard-won achievements In the last decade, Xizang has achieved multiple transportation miracles. Located on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, Xizang features harsh climate conditions, complex and active geological structures, and a variety of disasters that occur frequently while suffering the effects of glaciers and frozen soil. Despite these adverse natural geographical conditions, many Chinese engineering miracles have stunned people in the region. The Chengdu-Xizang Highway, located in the "world's second-largest debris flow group," has more than 300 geological disasters each year, and in many places, the road is only wide enough for one car to pass. Its Tongmai section in Bomi county, Nyingchi is even known as the "death road" due to the dangers faced by road users. In 2012, the construction and renovation project of the Tongmai section, with a total investment of nearly 1.5 billion yuan, officially began. After the project was completed and opened to traffic in 2016, the difficult problem of the "Tongmai obstruction" on the Chengdu-Xizang Highway was fundamentally solved. Newly added protective nets, tunnels, and bridges have turned the dangerous terrain into a thoroughfare. The 14-kilometer-long Tongmai section has made history, and the total travel time for the entire route has been reduced from over 2 hours to just 20 minutes. The Tongmai project, which turns danger into safety, is just a microcosm of the rapid development of transportation in Xizang region over the last decade.In 2019, the world's highest-altitude special road tunnel, the Mila Mountain Tunnel, was completed, marking the full opening of the Lhasa-Nyingchi highway, which is about 400 kilometers long. In August 2020, the National Highway 559 (G559) Gandeng section was officially opened to traffic, and the Xizang region officially achieved the goal of connecting all towns and villages by road. In 2021, the world's highest-altitude highway, the Nagqu-Lhasa expressway, was fully opened to traffic, reducing travel time from Lhasa to Nagqu from over 6 hours to just 3 hours. In 2022, Medog county, the last county in China to be connected by road, welcomed its second road, the Pai-Medog highway, which was fully completed, providing more reliable year-round access to Medog county. At the end of 2012, the total length of roads in Xizang was only 65,200 kilometers. A decade later, the total length of roads open to traffic in the region has reached 121,400 kilometers. The length of highways and expressways open to traffic in the entire region has increased from just 38 kilometers at the end of 2012 to the current 1,105 kilometers, and the three-hour comprehensive transportation circle centered on Lhasa is rapidly taking shape, the Global Times learned from Dawa Ouzhu, the Party Secretary and Deputy Director of the Xizang Regional Transportation Department. Moreover, as in the vast majority of Xizang region, rural roads remain the only means of transportation and the most direct and deep-reaching infrastructure linking farmers and herdsmen to the rest of the region. In recent years, the transportation department in the region has vigorously carried out construction on rural roads, closely combining the development of rural transportation with the strategy of rural revitalization and the improvement of people's livelihoods.The length of rural roads in Xizang region increased from 53,200 kilometers at the end of 2012 to 90,400 kilometers in 2022, and their accessibility and smoothness have been greatly improved, the Global Times learned from the regional transportation department. Map for futureDespite the achieved miracles, while on the Chinese path to modernization, Xizang region has more ambitious plans aimed at further connecting its people, lifting their livelihoods, and safeguarding border security. Planning documents recently released by the Development and Reform Commission of the Xizang Autonomous Region also outlines the vision for the future of transportation in the region. According to the documents, by 2035, general aviation in Xizang will achieve leapfrog development, with a total of 59 general airports in the region and several aprons built on demand. Each county-level administrative unit will basically have one or more general airports, and air services will cover more than 95 percent of the population in the region. By 2025, the construction of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway section from Ya'an in Southwest China's Sichuan Province to Nyingchi will be smoothly implemented, along with the Xigaze-Peikucuo section of the Xinjiang-Xizang Railway, and the Bomi-Ranwu section of the Dali-Lhasa Railway. The construction of the railway at Jilong port is also expected to be launched. The total scale of railways in the region, both built and under construction, will reach about 4,000 kilometers. By 2035, the total scale of the railway network in Xizang will reach more than 5,000 kilometers, forming a modern railway network centered on Lhasa, covering all prefecture-level administrative regions in the region, and conveniently connecting adjacent provinces and autonomous regions such as Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan, as well as major land ports along the border. These efforts are expected to support and lead the high-quality economic and social development of Xizang, as well as safeguard national security. The road and railway network integrated into the backdrop of mountains and rivers is not only a beautiful eco-tourism route, but also a road to poverty alleviation and prosperity that promotes economic and social development in Xizang region.
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