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世界小姐选美小姐身穿比基尼在中国内蒙古自治区的鄂尔多斯小沙湾风景区走秀。来自125个国家和地区的选美小姐们将在7月24日至8月18日比赛期间角逐世界小姐桂冠。