It's a much coveted moment, the crowning glory of being named Miss World and 2012's title goes to Miss China, who triumphed on home soil in northern China's mining city of Ordos.
Contestants in swimsuits perform during the Miss World 2012, a beauty contest, in Xiangshawan scenic area in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 31, 2012. Contestants from 125 countries and regions will compete in the event which lasts from July 24 to August 18.
2012年7月31日,2012世界小姐選美小姐身穿比基尼在中國內蒙古自治區的鄂爾多斯小沙灣風景區走秀。來自125個國家和地區的選美小姐們將在7月24日至8月18日比賽期間角逐世界小姐桂冠。