Local girls of Dai ethnic group attend the Water Splashing Festival celebration in Jinghong City in Dai Autonomous Prefecture of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, April 15, 2010. Xishuangbanna is reputed as a prosperous and united "border pearl", which neighbors Laos and Myanmar. Its colorful culture of Chinese minorities and jungle scenery have made it a favorite tourist destination for both domestic and foreign guests. In 2009, the region attracted 7.32 million tourists from across the world. [Lin Yiguang/Xinhua]