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Half a Century On, Cliff Road Built by 800 Villagers in China Offers Unique View

© Photo : FanghongTaihang Shan Mountains in North China
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A total of 800 residents in Fulanyan Township of Changzhi, Shanxi province built a 10-kilometer road on a cliff on Taihang Mountain in 1968.
© Photo : huanqiu.comCliff road on Taihang Mountain, China
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Cliff road on Taihang Mountain, China

The villagers spent two years living on the Taihang Mountain, drilling through five culverts with extremely primitive tools. The difference between the highest and the lowest culverts is about 200 meters, which means the road is quite bumpy. Today, the road is still unpaved, covered instead by sand and pebbles. It has a slope of more than 30 degrees, presenting a unique and magnificent view.

© Photo : huanqiu.comCliff road on Taihang Mountain, China
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Cliff road on Taihang Mountain, China
© Photo : huanqiu.comCliff road on Taihang Mountain, China
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This article was originally published on huanqiu.com.

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