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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows a sightseeing elevator and a cable car system of a scenic spot at Nizhu River in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightse

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students from Nizhuhe Village are on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a cable car system were put into use

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students and their parents from Nizhuhe Village take a sightseeing shuttle vehicle to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students from Nizhuhe Village take a cable car on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a cable car system were

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students from Nizhuhe Village are on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a cable car system were put into use

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students from Nizhuhe Village arrive at Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a cable car system were pu

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Student Chen Honghan talks with her mother before heading for school from Nizhuhe Village in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a c

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students and their parents from Nizhuhe Village prepare to take a sightseeing elevator on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightsee

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students from Nizhuhe Village take a cable car on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a cable car system were

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

This undated file photo shows children of Nizhuhe Village climbing a cliffside path on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a cable

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 23, 2025 shows students from Nizhuhe Village taking a cable car on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing e

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students from Nizhuhe Village get off from a sightseeing elevator and prepare to take a cable car on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-hi

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A Cloud Shuttle To The School - China

Students from Nizhuhe Village prepare to take a sightseeing elevator on their way to school in Puli Township, Xuanwei City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on February 23, 2025. February 23 is the day for students of Guanzhaiwan Primary School in Puli Township to report for the new semester. Children from Nizhuhe Village packed their bags and set off for school. What sets them apart from other students is their mode of transportation. Nizhuhe Village is a small hamlet nestled in a deep valley carved by the Nizhu River meandering from south to north. In the past, the villagers' shortest route from the valley floor to the mountaintop was a perilous cliffside path, a journey that took nearly six hours for a round trip. Children and their parents living here had to make this arduous trek at least once every ten days. In 2022, a significant change came to this challenging journey. A local scenic area along the Nizhu River was officially completed and began operations. A 268-meter-high sightseeing elevator and a

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-LIUPANSHUI-BEIPANJIANG BRIDGE-MAINTENANCE(CN)

(220130) -- LIUPANSHUI, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maintenance workers examine the interior of the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2022. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. Spanning 1,341.4 meters, the bridge links Duge Township of Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou with Puli Township of Xuanwei in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-LIUPANSHUI-BEIPANJIANG BRIDGE-MAINTENANCE(CN)

(220130) -- LIUPANSHUI, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A maintenance worker examines the interior of the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2022. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. Spanning 1,341.4 meters, the bridge links Duge Township of Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou with Puli Township of Xuanwei in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-LIUPANSHUI-BEIPANJIANG BRIDGE-MAINTENANCE(CN)

(220130) -- LIUPANSHUI, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker carries out maintenance tasks on the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2022. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. Spanning 1,341.4 meters, the bridge links Duge Township of Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou with Puli Township of Xuanwei in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-LIUPANSHUI-BEIPANJIANG BRIDGE-MAINTENANCE(CN)

(220130) -- LIUPANSHUI, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maintenance workers examine the interior of the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2022. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. Spanning 1,341.4 meters, the bridge links Duge Township of Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou with Puli Township of Xuanwei in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-LIUPANSHUI-BEIPANJIANG BRIDGE-MAINTENANCE(CN)

(220130) -- LIUPANSHUI, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maintenance workers carry out an inspection on the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 29, 2022. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. Spanning 1,341.4 meters, the bridge links Duge Township of Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou with Puli Township of Xuanwei in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-LIUPANSHUI-BEIPANJIANG BRIDGE-MAINTENANCE(CN)

(220130) -- LIUPANSHUI, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Jan. 29, 2022 shows the Beipanjiang Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Sitting over 565.4 meters above a valley, the Beipanjiang Bridge has been certified as the world's highest bridge by the Guinness World Records. Spanning 1,341.4 meters, the bridge links Duge Township of Liupanshui in southwest China's Guizhou with Puli Township of Xuanwei in southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)