The Qilian Mountains in northwest China's Qinghai Province were illuminated by a spectacular display of light and shadow on Tuesday, revealing a rare natural phenomenon known as the Tyndall effect.
Following a rainstorm in Qilian County, the clouds gradually dissipated, allowing sunlight to pierce through the layers, casting a distinct and captivating play of light on the earth. This added an extra touch of mystery and allure to the already majestic Qilian Mountains.
The Tyndall effect, a physical phenomenon, occurs when light passes through a colloid, creating a clearly visible light path. With the dark clouds gradually dissipating, a rainbow quietly appeared in the sky, adding a magical touch to this visual feast.
Situated as a northern outlier of the Kunlun Mountains, the Qilian Mountains serve as the border between Gansu and Qinghai provinces.
Stretching approximately 800 km from the south of Dunhuang to the southeast, this mountain range forms the northeastern escarpment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the southwestern border of the Gansu Corridor.
With an average altitude of 4,000 to 5,000 meters above sea level, the Qilian Mountains were designated as a national nature reserve in 1988.
Known as the "Mother Mountains" by the people of Gansu, the Qilian Mountains continue to captivate people with their natural wonders and breathtaking landscapes.
Rare natural phenomenon Tyndall effect shines in Qilian Mountains
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
