When residents of the bustling metropolis of Beijing, China, need a break from their daily grind, many will head about 45 miles north of the city to take in the sights at the Shilinxia Scenic Area. Meaning "Gorge of Stone Forest," Shilinxia is a protected 7.5-mile gorge characterized by waterfalls, green forests, and steep slopes. Since 2016, it"s also featured an amazing main attraction—one of the world"s largest glass sightseeing platforms.
Spectacular views below!
Today in History
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Infant Sumatran orangutan, Indonesia
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Tough turf
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Cousins Day
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
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Poinsettia Day
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National Moth Week
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A festival of colors
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Trullo buildings in Alberobello, Apulia, Italy
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In the Himalayas for International Mountain Day
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Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy
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Bask in the glow—It s World Turtle Day
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In the Red Sea for World Dolphin Day
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World Bicycle Day
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Earth Science Week
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At the foot of Dubrovnik s Gibraltar
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National Gardening Week
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The mountain of 30,000 sakura
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An historic forest
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Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
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Málaga, Spain
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Portland celebrates its bounty
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Up in the Highlands
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Sanxiantai Dragon Bridge in Taitung, Taiwan
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Birds and bees, and why they re so important
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Perfect timing
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Happy birthday, Capitol Reef National Park
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Why you should thank a nurse today
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Rainbow River, Rainbow Springs State Park, Florida
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Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, England
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Crescent-tail bigeye fish, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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