Xinhuanet

Motorcyclists challenge 24-zig in SW China

English.news.cn 2015-06-26 21:40:21

Combined photo taken on June 25, 2015 shows motorcyclists Li Yuejin and Zou Shengchang riding on a mountainous zigzag in Qinglong County, China's southwest Guizhou Province.

Combined photo taken on June 25, 2015 shows motorcyclists Li Yuejin and Zou Shengchang riding on a mountainous zigzag in Qinglong County, China's southwest Guizhou Province. Two motorcyclists from southwest China's Chongqing, 57-year-old Li Yuejin and 63-year-old Zou Shengchang, challenged the mountainous zigzag, also called 24-zig, on Thursday within 30 minutes. The mountainous zigzag, a section of the famous Stilwell Road, witnessed more than 2,000 trucks fully loaded with military supplies passed by daily in World War II. Therefore, it is acknowledged as "the lifeline of the Resistance War against Japanese". (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

   1 2 3 4 5 >>  

[Editor: Luan]
 
Motorcyclists challenge 24-zig in SW China
                     English.news.cn | 2015-06-26 21:40:21 | Editor: Luan

Combined photo taken on June 25, 2015 shows motorcyclists Li Yuejin and Zou Shengchang riding on a mountainous zigzag in Qinglong County, China's southwest Guizhou Province.

Combined photo taken on June 25, 2015 shows motorcyclists Li Yuejin and Zou Shengchang riding on a mountainous zigzag in Qinglong County, China's southwest Guizhou Province. Two motorcyclists from southwest China's Chongqing, 57-year-old Li Yuejin and 63-year-old Zou Shengchang, challenged the mountainous zigzag, also called 24-zig, on Thursday within 30 minutes. The mountainous zigzag, a section of the famous Stilwell Road, witnessed more than 2,000 trucks fully loaded with military supplies passed by daily in World War II. Therefore, it is acknowledged as "the lifeline of the Resistance War against Japanese". (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

   1 2 3 4 5   

Motorcyclists challenge 24-zig in SW China China Focus: New regulation promises punishment for official incompetence Chinese premier meets overseas representatives attending Global Think Tank Summit Chinese vice premier holds talks with Kazakh first deputy PM in Astana UN expert to visit China on social effects of its int'l lending Eurogroup to convene fifth meeting on Greece in 10 days 4D movie "No Time For Nuts" screened in Shanghai DR Congo capital airport completes first extension in 58 years 36 Nigerien civilians killed in Boko Haram attacks in June: gov't Interview: Russian expert urges media to promote cooperation for mutual understanding
Runaway bride competition held in Narva, Estonia
Runaway bride competition held in Narva, Estonia
Xinhua photos of the year 2014
Xinhua photos of the year 2014
Xinhua selects top 10 world athletes in 2014
Xinhua selects top 10 world athletes in 2014
Such a son!
Such a son!
Best selfie in 2014
Best selfie in 2014
In pictures: Russia's Su-35 fighters
In pictures: Russia's Su-35 fighters
Xinhua selects China's top 10 sports news in 2014
Xinhua selects China's top 10 sports news in 2014
Adapt or die!
Adapt or die!
 
分享
Related
24-zig: Lifeline of Resistance War against Japanese in World War II
Documentary "Truth and Denial" wins high acclaims
Book, photo exhibition recall memories of US, China fighting together in WWII
Bulk World War II artillery shells found in NE China farmer's house
Backgrounder: Basic facts about European, Asian battlefields in WWII
We Recommend | More Photos
Motorcyclists challenge 24-zig in SW China
Motorcyclists challenge 24-zig in SW China
Rally held in Nepal to against denial of citizenship rights to children
Rally held in Nepal to against denial of citizenship rights to children
Chitu Andrea wins women's 52kg Judo competition at European Games
Chitu Andrea wins women's 52kg Judo competition at European Games
Panasonic releases new LED lighting product "TOLSO"
Panasonic releases new LED lighting product "TOLSO"
4D movie "No Time For Nuts" screened in Shanghai
4D movie "No Time For Nuts" screened in Shanghai
Movie "I Am Somebody" holds premiere in Beijing
Movie "I Am Somebody" holds premiere in Beijing
Thailand Int'l Dog Show held from June 25 to 28
Thailand Int'l Dog Show held from June 25 to 28
National Geographic: best photos during journey
National Geographic: best photos during journey
Back to Top Close
010020070750000000000000011100001343596621