The photo on the top taken in November of 2004 shows tourists having photos taken against the background of the Yulong Snow Mountain in SW China's Yunnan Province. The photo below taken on Aug. 22, 2009, shows a view of the same place. The vanishing glaciers are clearly visible. (Xinhua Photo)

A researcher examines the inner part of a glacier on the Yulong Snow Mountain in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua Photo)

A melting glacier is visible on the Yulong Snow Mountain in southwest China's Yunnan Province.(Xinhua Photo)