A: You are listening to Listeners' Garden. At the invitation of CRI, the ten top prize winners of the Guangxi knowledge contest started their trip to China on November 30. They spent the first few days in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of course, and then visited Beijing.

B: The winners come from various countries including India, Nepal, Egypt, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Cuba and Russia.

A: Winner Mikko Peraaho from the United States is a frequent participant in CRI's knowledge contests. This was the first time he won a trip to China, and he was very excited with the tour.

B: Guangxi is a place full of scenic wonders. During their tour in the region, the winners visited some of the most popular tourist destinations.

A: The karst landscape in Guilin is acclaimed in China as the most beautiful under heaven. Mikko shared this view after a cruise along the Lijiang River to see the mountains and waters of Guilin.

B: The river cruise ended in Yangshuo county, where the winners enjoyed a live performance of the open-air musical Sister Liu Sanjie, named after a legendary singer of the Zhuang ethnic group.

A: Guangxi is also home to a dozen ethnic groups, and their customs draw even more interest from visitors.

B: As its name suggests, Guangxi Zhuang is a major habitat for the Zhuang ethnic group. The winners visited some Zhuang ethnic villages and the Zhuang Ethnic Minority Culture Museum.

A: One week is not enough time for a complete tour of Guangxi, which has so much to see and do. Fortunately, the winners enjoyed the time they did have.

B: After their Guangxi tour, the winners flew to Beijing. Despite the cold weather, they enjoyed trips to Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the CRI Building.

A: It's always a pleasure to meet new friends, but sad to say goodbye. The winners have returned to their home countries, but we hope this China tour will be an unforgettable experience for them.

B: Yes, and we also hope the winners and our other listeners will continue to show their support for CRI in the years to come.

A: Yes, keep in touch. Now let's take a break. Listeners' Garden will continue right after this.