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China buzz: Hong Kong sets the sky alight

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10-03-2016 04:47 BJT

Full coverage: 67th Chinese National Day

Hong Kong sets the sky alight

It wouldn't be a holiday in China without fireworks. At Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, more than 20,000 fireworks were released to celebrate National Day. The amazing show consisted of eight scenes, some depicting famous national scenerios like "The Yellow River" and "Under the Lion Rock". The display lasted for just over 20 minutes, with a massive cluster of fireworks set off at the climax.

Hong Kong sets the sky alight

Hong Kong sets the sky alight

Cooling off at Beijing's Imperial Palace

The underground ice house at Beijing's Imperial Palace has been opened to the public for the first time in its new guise as a restaurant. Tourists can enjoy their food and take a break from the lingering warm weather in the cool surroundings. As well as providing a tasty snack, it also provides a history lesson - letting visitors experience how the emperor kept cool in the days before air con.

All aboard the panda train!

China's first suspension train has been successfully tested in Sichuan, the home province of panda. So it's no surprise the train has a black and white colour scheme. It's powered by a lithium-battery and is environmentally-friendly. With a top speed of 60 kilometers per hour, the panda train had a smooth test run on the 300-meter section of track. Further tests will be carried out before its official public opening.

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