Beautiful China

Photographers from 10 countries find the true beauty of China with their lens
In July and August, 11 photographers from 11 media organizations in 10 countries which are members of the Asia News Network, traveled to Zhejiang, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces and Tianjin to capture slices of China. As one of the hosts, China Daily presents some of the best pictures. This week we feature photos taken in Gansu and Tianjin.
Hongyashan Reservoir, in Minqin county of Gansu province, is Asia's largest reservoir built in the desert. Emlyn Hope B. Rillon / Philippine Daily Inquirer |
Hongyashan Reservoir in Minqin county, Gansu. Sailendra Mal / The Statesman |
A woman poses in a field of sunflowers in Minqin county, Gansu. Berto Basilissa Wedhatama / The Jakarta Post |
A woman dressed in her best finery welcomes visitors in Minqin county, Gansu. Sailendra Mal / The Statesman |
Trees are planted to prevent desertification. Heecho Chung / The Korea Herald |
A construction site in Minqin county, Gansu. Lam Ngai Ching / Sin Chew Daily |
(China Daily Africa Weekly 09/06/2013 page4)
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