As the new year begins, the world is brimming with energy. What has passed is now history, and the present is filled with new creativity—the best is yet to come. On that note, the first 2026 edition of our Weekly Highlights arrives right on schedule.
This time, let us embrace a fresh new beginning.
A crowd of people gathered on the top of Baiyun Mountain in Guangzhou, jointly welcoming the very first sunrise of 2026.
In Luogang, Guangzhou, plum blossoms are bursting into full bloom. These tiny white florets, like snowflakes and stars, unleash the courage to grow toward the sun.
On the clear waters of Foshan's Qiandeng Lake, herons move freely—some playfully splashing, others foraging—their light and agile forms adding vitality to the new year.
The window cleaners on the high-rise buildings of Guangzhou's CBD are just like real-life Spider-Men. They wipe clean pane after pane of glass, reflecting the silhouette of Canton Tower—and polishing the business card of the city of Guangzhou itself.
The sunrise over Zhanjiang Seaside Promenade is stunning and picturesque; the natural scenery of the harbor city in the early morning leaves a lasting impression.
The afterglow washes over Shantou's West Embankment, where the warm scenes of everyday life were everywhere.
Moonlight falls on the tower, shining on its tiles and eaves, making the surrounding night scene calm and gentle. Wishing you a year of completeness and that all your hopes come true.
Photo | IP Guangdong Creators: Miao Qiang, Wu Haixiang, Yu Zijiang, Huacheng Vision, Weng Wen, Liu Zehan, Yang Xiangkun
