A child cools off in a fountain at a square in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Hao Qunying/Xinhua)
People have fun at a water park in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Liang Zidong/Xinhua)
Children enjoy themselves at a swimming pool in Xinle City, Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Jia Minjie/Xinhua)
A drone photo taken on July 3, 2026 shows tourists rafting to cool off at the Honghe Rafting Scenic Area in Xinglong County, Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)
A child cools off in a fountain at a square in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Hao Qunying/Xinhua)
Tourists take boat tours at the Chengde Mountain Resort scenic area in north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Liu Huanyu/Xinhua)
A drone photo taken on July 3, 2026 shows tourists rafting to cool off at the Honghe Rafting Scenic Area in Xinglong County, Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)
Delivery workers enjoy watermelon at a lounge area inside a hotel in Qiaoxi District, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Chen Qibao/Xinhua)
A child plays at a water park in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Liang Zidong/Xinhua)
Municipal management personnel dispense heat-relief beverages for workers of an urban construction project in Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province, July 4, 2026. A heatwave covering the largest area so far this year is scorching many localities in north China over the recent days. (Photo by Zhang Xiaofeng/Xinhua)
