Not for the faint of heart. Residents of the Chinese village ferried into town on a steel cable

Not for the faint of heart. Residents of the Chinese village ferried into town on a steel cable

The bridge was never built.

For someone zipline is an extreme hobby, and for someone — the harsh truth of life. For example, residents of a mountain village Lazzini in Yunnan province in the South-East of China has already mastered this “transport” for your everyday needs.

Publication of SIC Notícias (@sicnoticias) 25 May 2018 11:03 PDT

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For the local population to the steel cable over the rough mountain river Well is the only link with civilization. They are ferried on zipline in a city where there are shops, Church, hospital and accessible entertainment.

Residents Lazzini so accustomed to this state of Affairs, what they take with them on the ferry and the huge bags of food, and even household appliances, which is bought “on the mainland”.

However, they still recognize that it’s a dangerous transport, especially in rainy weather.

Publication from TN8 Nicaragua (@comunidadtn8) 25 May 2018 at 9:53 am PDT

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In the district there are at least 20-30 villages associated with cities only steel cable. Local authorities have long promised to build normal bridges and roads, but, apparently, it’s not one year.

Publication of Artopestry (@artopestry) 1 Nov 2014 10:05 PDT

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By the way, the Chinese themselves are ziplines free, but the tourists for the “ticket” to one side will have to pay $ 8.

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