A group of children successfully completed a 282-kilometer journey across Taiwan, traveling from east to west. Their adventure took them through mountainous regions, with a total elevation gain of over 4,000 meters.
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00:00Snacks, a pair of sunglasses, a team flag, and she is ready to roll.
00:08Twelve-year-old Li Yan is on a mission.
00:14To complete a journey few of her peers have made,
00:17traveling hundreds of kilometers by foot over high mountain passes
00:22and across rugged terrain to traverse the width of Taiwan.
00:31For the past three years, Li has sacrificed part of her winter vacation
00:36to take on this challenge.
00:38She is not the only one making the trip,
00:41but is one of the few that have taken part since it started.
00:50The journey begins at National Donghua University in eastern Taiwan
00:54and ends at the Gaomei Wetlands on the west coast,
00:57taking place over 16 days.
01:00The route covers around 280 kilometers,
01:03with a total elevation gain of over 4,400 meters.
01:27Beyond teaching them basic survival skills,
01:42this project also encourages kids to push themselves to their limits.
01:47For any adult, this journey would be a serious challenge,
01:51but these kids are taking it in their stride
01:53with the most challenging day covering up to 35 kilometers,
01:56walking from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
02:02Their coach says that day was the most unforgettable part of the journey.
02:06One of the kids had such severe muscle soreness
02:09he was forced to use a wheelchair,
02:12but that did not stop the team from going forward.
02:24As the group reached the finish line,
02:27parents waited eagerly to congratulate them on their accomplishments.
02:36Many expressing how profoundly this experience has affected their children.
02:53Now their adventure has come to an end.
02:57It has been a transformative experience!
03:18Thanks to all of us who have come together
03:22to connect with each other
03:25A journey of growth, courage, and teamwork.
03:29Fu Hua Hong and Sunny Chi for Taiwan Plus.