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Located in the heartland of China, Henan Province may not be the first place that springs to mind when thinking of tourist hotspots. However, as the birthplace of four ancient capitals and pivotal grain-producer, locals tend to showcase their understanding of their heritage to visitors.

On a snowy mountain at an altitude of 4600 meters in western Sichuan, rows of blue PV panels are generating electricity from solar energy, while the Yalong River is roaring in the distance. This land is brought to life by clean power where solar and hydro meet.

Spoiler: the Amazon doesnt take the prize for the globes lengthiest river. Find out what is the worlds longest stream.

Xinhua News Agency, Xining, April 1 (Reporter Liu Zexing) At 6 a.m., it was pitch black in Guoyang Village, Maduo Township, Qumalai County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Because it is located on a plateau, although it is already April, the outdoor temperature here is still close to minus 6 degrees Celsius in the…

When it comes to rivers, longest doesn't mean biggest, and length can be difficult to determine, so what is the longest river in the world?

Also known as the “Father of the African Rivers,” the 6,650 km long River Nile is considered the world’s longest river .

Editor's note: As the Communist Party of China celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding this year, China Daily talks to CPC members whose service to the nation and the people reflects the Party's spirit.

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over the sediment-stained waters in Laizhou Bay, located on the southern shores of the Bohai Sea, on the east coast of mainland China.