Hechi's Nandan county witnessed the start of the Tour of Hongshui River Cycle Race being held from Dec 23-29.

About one hundred competitors join the Tour of Hongshui River Cycle Race held from Dec 23 to 29. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

The seven-day cycling race started in Nandan county on Dec 23 and will end in Du'an Yao autonomous county on Dec 29, spanning 415 kilometers over seven sections.

Cyclists compete with each other during the seven-day competition. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

The stunning route traverses beautiful scenery and treacherous conditions, winding through numerous tea plantations, forests, lakes, terraces, villages and streams.

The route of the Nandan section for the seven-day, 415-kilometer cycling race. [Photo/ hgxsports.gov.cn]

A total of 100 athletes have taken up the challenge and joined the fierce competition, ten of which are from the city of Hechi.

Foreign competitors, including those from the United States and Vietnam, have also made the long journey here to demonstrate their cycling strength in the 165,600 yuan contest.