Plummeting temperatures in Sandu Shui Autonomous County of southwest China's Guizhou Province have created a sea of stunning rime scenery on the Yueliang Mountain, attracting groups of tourists to indulge in the silvery landscape.
The Yueliang Mountain is located in Jiuqian Town at an altitude of over 1,300 meters. The rime scenery stretches for dozens of kilometers, creating a breathtaking winter landscape that attracts visitors wandering and taking photos.
"The rime here is so attractive. It's so beautiful. The local people are very warm and hospitable to us," said Ruan Liping, a tourist.
At a camping base on the mountain top, tourists gathered around fires, sipping tea and quietly admiring the snow-covered landscape in the gentle warmth. Meanwhile, food stalls served fragrant barbecue and steaming hotpot, offering a hearty feast amid the winter scenery.
Local farmers also set up markets showcasing regional products, and outdoor activities such as motorcycle riding attracted even more visitors.
"This is the first time that we promoted a customized trip on the Yueliang Mountain. We aim to attract tourists to this check-in spot by showcasing our rich local resources. We also provide quality services such as dining and accommodation to boost the local economy and increase residents' income," said Wu Zongzhou, a village official.
Stunning views of rime on southwest China's Guizhou mountains wow tourists
China on Monday firmly rejected the groundless accusations of the United States regarding COVID-19, and reaffirmed its steadfast support for the World Health Organization (WHO) and multilateralism, following a U.S. statement of withdrawal from the WHO.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a joint statement on the termination of the United States' WHO membership on Jan 23. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services also made unsubstantiated claims about China's early handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In response to a relevant query at a daily press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stressed that China has been open, transparent and responsible in its anti-pandemic efforts.
"After the outbreak of COVID-19, China has put people and their lives front and center, worked with other countries to fight the pandemic together, and made important contributions to international cooperation against COVID-19. China's record of COVID-19 response has a clear timeline and solid data. It's widely recognized by the international community and brooks no distortion or smearing. China firmly opposes politicizing the virus. To use COVID-19 as a pretext for political manipulation and shift blame to China will find no support and will not succeed," said Guo.
Guo also noted that the WHO is a professional international institution and the authority in the field of global public health, and that it has expressed regret over the U.S. withdrawal notification.
"Multilateralism is the cornerstone of the current international order and is the prevailing trend and what the people want. China has all along supported WHO in fulfilling its duty, deepened international cooperation on public health, strengthened global governance on public health, and promoted the building of a global community of health for all," he said.
China rejects U.S. accusations on COVID-19, stresses commitment to WHO, multilateralism
