Elevated races in Yading display top attractions

An international cross-country running event has helped showcase Yading's magnificent plateau and diverse folk customs.

More than 1,100 runners from 28 countries and regions trekked from afar to challenge themselves against the thrilling yet breathtaking alpine landscape in Sichuan province's Yading during the May Day holiday.

They had to jog in the pristine wilderness at an elevation above 4,000 meters.