Tens of thousands of people took part in a hiking event in Xingren county, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, on Aug 8, marking the ninth National Fitness Day. 

Hikers were divided into two groups according to their abilities, completing a 6-km and 12-km route, respectively, at the Majin River resort in the north of the county. 

The event is part of the 2017 International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports, aimed at promoting tourism through various outdoor sports programs in mountainous southwestern Guizhou.

A ceremony for the hiking event is held in Xinren county, Guizhou province, on Aug 8. [Photo/ldqxn.com]

The hiking event in Xinren county, Guizhou province, draws thousands of participants on Aug 8. [Photo/ldqxn.com]

Hikers in uniform wait for the start of the hiking event in Xinren county, Guizhou province, Aug 8. [Photo/ldqxn.com]

Participants hike in Xingren county, Guizhou province, on Aug 8. [Photo/Idqxn.com]