Photo taken on Oct. 5, 2006 shows the scenery at the Kanas scenic area in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Liu Xinhai)