In the northern outskirts of Nantan great landing eld for aeroplanes has been mapped out and the work carried on toa stage where aeroplanes will soon be able to break their Journey or stop to refuel before con-Yinuing their Aight to or from the Kweichow capital. A branch motor road is also under construction running from Nantan to Wungal, a market town on the northern bank of the Red River. Wungal is the termings for the larger native boats plying the Red River. These boats bring refined salt, and other merchandise from southern. cities to Wungai whence it is transported by coolies to various points in Kwel-chow. When this branch line begins to operate it will simplify the trans~ ort of goods and increase the imports coming by this route into the interior..
The stretch of motor road from Nantan to Luchai on the Kwangsi border is also very picturesque, The thrills received in ascending or descending the tortuous bends of the Bound Dragon mountain and other daring inclines are sufficient to fully repay the traveller for a visit to this part of the country, All along the public highway wooden slabs have been erected. marking out the meters along the road and telling in English figures the distance from Hochih. Danger signals with "Danger—Blow Horn" in Chinese characters have been placed at all dangerous grades or sharp turns.
Trees of various kinds have been planted on both sides along the full length of the road which when full grown will form an avenue of surpassing beauty and greatly enhance the pleasure of a trip over this scenic highway.
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