Images illustrate the continent's splendor and diversity to celebrate the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which opens in Beijing on Wednesday.
A boy prepares to release a water lantern during the Loi Krathong Festival in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on Nov 22. The event, also known as the Water Festival, features people releasing water lanterns for peace and luck. [Photo/Xinhua]
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Award-winning photos show poverty reduction achievements in NE China's Jilin province
People dance to greet advent of New Year in Ameiqituo Town, Guizhou
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
In pics: FIS Alpine Ski Women's World Cup Slalom
Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
