Keeping watch over highest mountain

Updated: 2013-09-30 11:19

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Keeping watch over highest mountain

Soldiers pose for a picture at the Heweitan sentry post on Karakorum Mountains in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Sept 30. It is the highest Chinese military post, with an elevation of 5.42 kilometers, and soldiers here endure strong ultraviolet rays and icy temperatures all year round. [Photo/Xinhua]