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低地雨林上空的薄雾，丹浓谷，沙巴，婆罗洲，马来西亚 Mist over a lowland rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia (© Nick Garbutt/Alamy)

树木万岁 Long live the trees

国际森林日快乐！

3月21日是国际森林日，这一全球性纪念日旨在庆祝森林在支持生物多样性和应对气候变化方面发挥的重要作用。国际森林日由联合国于2013年首次设立，鼓励全球开展植树活动，以提高人们对森林对未来世代重要性的认识。

观察森林生物多样性的最佳地点之一，正是今日图片中的达浓谷保护区，它位于马来西亚婆罗洲岛沙巴州。这个保护区占地169平方英里，拥有1.3亿年历史的古老雨林，栖息着极为稀有的物种，包括婆罗洲猩猩、云豹和超过270种鸟类。除了丰富的生物多样性，达浓谷也是研究者的天堂，长期研究项目在此监测生态系统和野生动物，以推动保护工作。在庆祝国际森林日之际，我们应当铭记：保护森林，就是保护地球的健康。请花点时间欣赏大自然的美丽，并支持保护森林的努力，以造福子孙后代。

Happy International Day of Forests!

March 21 marks the International Day of Forests, a global observance aimed at celebrating the vital role forests play in supporting biodiversity and combating climate change. First established by the United Nations in 2013, this day encourages worldwide efforts, such as tree-planting campaigns, to raise awareness about the importance of forests and trees for future generations.

One of the most breathtaking places to observe the richness of forests is the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah on the Malaysian island of Borneo, starring in today's image. This 169-square-mile sanctuary is home to an ancient rainforest, teeming with rare species like Bornean orangutans, clouded leopards, and over 270 bird species. In addition to its incredible biodiversity, the Danum Valley is also a haven for researchers, with long-term studies monitoring its ecosystem and wildlife to aid conservation efforts. As we celebrate the International Day of Forests, let's remember that protecting our trees is essential for preserving our planet's health. Take a moment to appreciate nature's beauty and support efforts to safeguard our forests for generations to come.

卡梅隆高地茶园，马来西亚 Cameron Highlands tea plantation, Malaysia (© alex cheong/Getty Images)

充满茶香的一天 A brew-tea-ful day

国际茶日

没有什么能比得上一杯好茶！无论您喜欢大吉岭茶、伯爵茶、乌龙茶、抹茶，还是英式早餐茶，今天都是为这个受人喜爱的饮品而庆祝的日子——因为5月21日是国际茶日。人类饮茶的历史至少有5000年了，它起源中国，在16世纪和17世纪，西方商人通过丝绸之路将茶叶引入欧洲，并逐渐传播到世界各地。现在，茶已成为仅次于水的世界第二大饮料。

今天的照片将我们带到金马仑高原的茶园。金马仑高原位于吉隆坡以北约120英里处，气候凉爽，海拔较高，非常适合种植茶叶。该地区是著名的旅游胜地，为游客提供了迷人的景观，包括连绵起伏的丘陵、高耸入云的山脉和古老的云雾森林。

International Tea Day

There's nothing quite like a nice cup of tea. Whether you like Darjeeling, Earl Grey, oolong, matcha, or English breakfast, today's the day to celebrate this beloved brew: May 21 is International Tea Day. People have been drinking tea for at least 5,000 years. The drink originated in China, but in the 16th and 17th centuries, it was introduced to Western merchants, who helped to spread it around the world. It is now the second-most consumed drink in the world after water.

Today's photo takes us to Malaysia and the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands. Located around 120 miles north of Kuala Lumpur, the Cameron Highlands' cooler climate and high altitude make it perfect for tea growing. The area is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors stunning landscapes to explore, including rolling hills, towering mountains, and an ancient cloud forest.

吉隆坡石油双塔，马来西亚 Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (© tampatra/Getty Images)

一双高耸入云的摩天大楼 A pair of high achievers

Skyscraper Day

The Petronas Twin Towers are the unmistakable calling card of the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur, affectionately called KL. The 88-story, 1,483-foot cylindrical towers were the tallest buildings in the world when they were completed in 1998, until 2004 when Taiwan's Taipei 101 topped them by almost 200 feet. Still the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world, they're our perfect inspiration today on Skyscraper Day, set aside to appreciate such engineering and architectural feats.

The Petronas Towers, named for Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, were designed by the late Argentine-American architect Cesar Pelli, who incorporated motifs of Islamic art into his postmodern design. It remains his masterpiece, and a true standout in a country and continent full of skyscrapers. One of the most unique features of the towers can be seen here: a two-level skybridge that connects the towers at the 41st and 42nd floors. The bridge is not actually anchored to the main structure, but freely slides into each tower to accommodate any swaying caused by wind.

The preponderance of supertall structures in Asia isn't a coincidence. Skyscrapers spring up where populations are high, land is in short supply, and economies flourish. Plus, for an up-and-coming city, nothing says you've arrived like a gleaming skyscraper—or a pair of them. And why stop there? Even the Petronas Towers, though emblematic of the KL skyline, are no longer the tallest kid on the block in Malaysia with the arrival of 2,227-foot Merdeka 118, completed this year as the second-highest building in the world.

摩天大楼日

马来西亚国家石油公司双子塔是马来西亚首都吉隆坡的名片，吉隆坡被亲切地称为吉隆坡。这座88层、1483英尺高的圆柱形塔楼在1998年竣工时是世界上最高的建筑，直到2004年，台湾的台北101大楼高耸了近200英尺。它们仍然是世界上最高的双子摩天大楼，它们是我们今天摩天大楼日的完美灵感，被用来欣赏这些工程和建筑壮举。

马石油塔以马来西亚国有石油和天然气公司命名，由已故阿根廷裔美国建筑师塞萨尔·佩利（Cesar Pelli）设计，他在后现代设计中融入了伊斯兰艺术的主题。它仍然是他的杰作，在一个摩天大楼林立的国家和大陆上，它是一个真正的杰出人物。塔楼最独特的特征之一可以在这里看到：一座两层的天桥连接着41层和42层的塔楼。桥梁实际上并没有锚定在主体结构上，而是自由滑入每个塔楼，以适应风引起的任何摇摆。

超高层建筑在亚洲的优势并非巧合。在人口众多、土地短缺、经济繁荣的地方，摩天大楼拔地而起。此外，对于一个正在崛起的城市来说，没有什么比一座闪闪发光的摩天大楼或一对摩天大楼更能说明你的到来。为什么要停在那里？即使是马来西亚国家石油公司的塔楼，尽管是吉隆坡天际线的象征，但随着2227英尺高的Merdeka 118的落成，它已不再是马来西亚最高的建筑，今年建成，成为世界第二高楼。