The Flaming Mountain scenic area in Turpan, a basin located in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, witnessed an astonishing temperature of 75 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
Due to a new round of heatwave, Turpan embraced a high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius at the hottest time of the day.
However, the scorching heat failed to deter curious tourists from feeling the blistering emanating from the ground.
Armed with broad-brimmed hats, umbrellas, and sunglasses for added protection, tourists flocked to the Flaming Mountain, taking photos with 12-meter-tall thermometer that displayed a real-time surface temperature of 75 degrees Celsius and tasting hot sand-baked eggs.
A tourist, surnamed Cao from southeastern Chinese province of Jiangxi, expressed his awe at the searing heat.
"The surface temperature here is so high, which is extremely shocking. I have never had the feeling of being roasted in a 'furnace' like this before. It's an unforgettable experience," said Cao.
To ensure the well-being of visitors and enhance their overall experience, the scenic area has implemented several measures to prevent heatstroke and provide relief from the extreme temperatures.
"We've prepared outdoor cooling fans and ice packs in areas with high temperatures. We've also increased the supply of heatstroke prevention medicines in case that visitors have a heatstroke," said Lan Yunxia, marketing director of the Flaming Mountain scenic area.
The Turpan Meteorological Observatory predicted that this round of heatwave may last until Sunday, with temperatures in some places surpassing 43 degree Celsius.
The weather authorities also issued an orange alert for high temperatures, reminding residents and tourists to take precautions against heatstroke.
Temperature on Xinjiang's Flaming Mountain hits 75 degrees Celsius
Temperature on Xinjiang's Flaming Mountain hits 75 degrees Celsius
Chinese box-office hit "Dear You" premiered in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday ahead of its nationwide theatrical release, warming the hearts of numerous local viewers.
The premiere was jointly organized by Vietnamese distributors Mockingbird Pictures and Galaxy Studio, with the support of the China Cultural Center in Hanoi.
Nearly 1,000 guests, including representatives of Vietnam's film industry, cultural scholars, members of the overseas Chinese community, representatives of Chinese enterprises in Vietnam and media organizations, attended the event.
Shot entirely in the Chaoshan (Teochew) dialect, the low-budget film became a massive box-office phenomenon in China this summer, with its global box office revenues surpassing 2.1 billion yuan (about 310 million U.S. dollars) since its April 30 release.
Known in Chinese as "Love Letters to Grandma," the movie centers on remittance letters used by overseas Chinese to stay connected with their families back home from the 1940s to 1970s. Through these letters, the characters uncover memories, love and interconnected family bonds in a simple yet deeply genuine narrative.
Even before its premiere, "Dear You" had generated significant buzz across Vietnamese social media platforms.
Doan Thi Trang Anh, deputy CEO of Mockingbird Pictures, said securing the distribution rights for "Dear You" in Vietnam was a special opportunity for the company, hoping that it could bring more Chinese films to Vietnamese audiences in the future.
"We consider it a remarkable piece of work full of new and creative touches. We can see that it is more than just a movie -- it carries deep cultural and historical significance for China, while also offering a moving portrayal of the true emotional connection between a husband and wife," Doan Thi Trang Anh told China Media Group (CMG).
After the premiere, the audience responded with great enthusiasm and offered glowing reviews.
"I feel that this movie speaks to the hearts and minds of Vietnamese audiences as well," said Nguyen Tuan, an audience member.
"There are many scenes in the film that remind me of my own grandparents. it really struck a chord with me," said Thu Thuy, a Vietnamese singer who also attended the premiere.
The film is set to hit cinemas nationwide in Vietnam beginning Wednesday. It will be available in three language versions: Mandarin Chinese, Chaochan dialect, and Vietnamese to cater to different viewing preferences.
The movie has also hit the screens in several other Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia.
Chinese film 'Dear You' resonates with Vietnamese audience at premiere
