Opening ceremony of the Baersi Snow Mountain Paragliding Elite Competition in the Barse Tourist Area, Sunan Yugur autonomous county, Zhangye, Gansu province, on Aug17, 2024 [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

On Aug17, 2024, paragliding athletes were seen competing in a precision landing event at the Baersi Tourist Area in Sunan Yugur autonomous county, Zhangye, Gansu province.

The Baersi Snow Mountain Gansu Provincial Paragliding Elite Competition - Zhangye Sunan Station officially kicked off at the International Paragliding Base in the Barse Tourist Area. The event has drawn 45 top-tier paragliding experts, including Chen Yang, the Paragliding World Cup champion, and Kong Xiangyan, the women's Paragliding World Cup champion. Over the course of five days, these aerial aces will vie for supremacy in both speed and precision landing competitions.

Nestled at the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains, Sunan Yugur autonomous county in Zhangye, Gansu province, boasts rich cultural heritage and abundant tourism resources. The region is blessed with a diverse tapestry of landscapes, including snow-capped mountains, lush forests, vast grasslands, winding rivers, colorful Danxia landforms, and expansive deserts, offering unparalleled advantages for comprehensive tourism development.

In recent years, Sunan county has embarked on an innovative journey to develop its low-altitude economy, accelerating the integration of sports and tourism to propel the tourism industry towards high-quality growth. The Baersi Snow Mountain Paragliding Elite Competition not only serves as a dazzling calling card for Sunan's sports tourism but also treats visitors to a spectacular aerial visual feast.