100-li Landscape Corridor Cross-country Race held in Yanqing on Sept. 24. [Photo by Yuan Yi]
A total of 791 adults and 90 children attended a cross-country race held in the scenic area of Baili Shanshui Hualang, or One Hundred Li Landscape Corridor, in Qianjiadian town, northwestern Beijing's Yanqing district, on September 24.
Runners were divided into three groups – 40 km, 30 km and 5 km. The 5km race was set for children.
100-li Landscape Corridor Cross-country Race held in Yanqing on Sept. 24. [Photo by Yuan Yi]
"I saw several hares and squirrels on my way," said Liang Disi, a veteran runner, in this race. "This race is most unique in landforms and most beautiful in landscapes among all the races that I have ever participated into."
Qianjiadian town is known for its favorable ecological environment and abundant tourist resources, which include numerous geological and cultural landscapes like Wulong Gorge, National Geological Park of Petrified Woods and Chaoyang Temple.
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