Have you ever wondered how long the roads in a country could be? Well, in China, the rural roads are so long that they could wrap around our planet Earth 115 times! Isn’t that incredible?
China has built a massive network of rural roads that stretch over 4.6 million kilometers (that’s about 2.86 million miles!). These roads connect small villages, towns, and countryside areas, making it easier for people to travel, go to school, visit friends, and transport goods.
Imagine if you could drive along these roads non-stop—it would be like going around the world 115 times! 🌏🚗
This huge network includes:
- 700,000 kilometers of country roads
- 1.24 million kilometers of township roads
- 2.66 million kilometers of village roads
Country roads connect larger areas, township roads link towns, and village roads reach small villages and communities. This means people can travel more easily between different places.
But that’s not all! China has also built 530,000 highway bridges and 2,222 tunnels in rural areas. These help people cross rivers, mountains, and valleys safely and quickly.
All these roads, bridges, and tunnels help people in rural China stay connected. They can get to schools, hospitals, and markets more easily. It’s like building giant highways that bring everyone closer together!
Isn’t it amazing how building roads can help so many people? Maybe someday you’ll travel on some of these roads and see the wonderful landscapes of China! 🏞️
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China's 4.6 million km rural road network circles the globe 115 times
cgtn.com
