The First “Giant Salamanders Cup” Zhangjiajie Cross-strait Bicycle Race in 2015, a competition comparable to Tour of France in China, was launched at Wulingyuan Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie on March 28. Over 200 cyclists from Taiwan and mainland’s top professional cycling teams participated in the competition.
The competition, serving as a cross-strait feast for travel exchange, aimed at promoting travel, environmental protection, green ecology, friendship and sports spirit. It played a significant role in promoting Zhangjiajie’s resources in outdoor leisure travel, accelerating travel transformation and upgrading, and developing new type travel products.
Contestants wait at the starting line.
Contestants are cycling across Zhangjiajie.
Contestants are impressed by their exciting cycling experience in Wulingyuan Scenic Area.
The competition attracts top cyclists from both sides of Taiwan Straits.
Contestants are cycling along picturesque racing track.
Translator: Wang Xiaolu
Source: Hunan Official Web Portal