Participants take part in the 2012 "wenrenhua symposium" in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 22, 2012.
Residents visit a bookstore during the 6th Night of the Libraries event, in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, on Dec. 15, 2012. During the event, the city's most emblematic bars and libraries are open to the public, offering many cultural activities
A woman walks with a camel beside the Jiayu Pass after snowfall in Jiayuguan city, northwest China's Gansu province.
An elephant dressed in a Santa Claus costume performs for students during Christmas celebrations at Jirasart school in Ayutthaya province.
With Christmas around the corner, we share with you how the world is celebrating the festive season.
The beautiful night scenery of Taipei.
Zhao Wei graces U+ Weekly
Fantastic undersea world in Indonesia
A group of 1,200 families in New Delhi's Kathputli Colony has been the guardian of string puppets.
Selected photos from National Geographic Photo Contest.