Source: CCTV.com

07-25-2008 09:07

Duolun County, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is enhancing it's stature as tourist destination by mounting a bicycle competition. The course takes cyclists around a lake, amid Duolun's enchanting landscape.

Duolun County, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Duolun County, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

120 cyclists from Northern China came to the Xishanwan scenic area to participate. The landscapes are beautiful. There are diverse eco systems along the route. The competition is meant to resonate with next month's Beijing Olympic Games. But it's not all about the games, either.

Duolun County, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Duolun County, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

The competition fits in with a nationwide plan to enhance tourism, to make the world aware of some of the world's most stunning vistas.