New bullet train sets off in northwest China

Stewardesses work on bullet train D2708 from Urumqi to Xi'an
Stewardesses work on bullet train D2708 from Urumqi to Xi’an

Xinhua | 14-Oct-2020

Stewardesses work on bullet train D2708 from Urumqi to Xi’an, Oct. 11, 2020. A new bullet train linking Urumqi, capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi Province, set off Sunday morning from Urumqi. The train will travel 2,354 km with a top speed of 250 km per hour to reach Xi’an. The journey between the two cities through Gansu and Qinghai provinces, with eight stops, will be shortened to 13 hours and 22 minutes. (Xinhua/Sadat). Watch the video: 

New bullet train launched between Xinjiang and Shaanxi in NW China

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Video: Pristine Yunnan: Celebrating Munao Zongge Festival with the Jingpo people

CGTN | 13-Oct-2020

Celebrated by the Jingpo ethnic group, Munao Zongge Festival starts on the 15th day of the first lunar month. As the most important music pageant, thousands of the Jingpos participate in the festival every year in Longchuan County, Yunnan Province. Performances include sword dance, Yinpao dance, which shows the beauty of the Jingpo women, and songs that express their respect for mountains. More Amazing China Videos: Continue reading “Video: Pristine Yunnan: Celebrating Munao Zongge Festival with the Jingpo people”