China's Dragon Road
Synopsis
A 400-meter tunnel in China remains unfinished after 30 years, forcing locals to risk their lives each time they use it.
Synopsis
At 7:00 a.m. in Gongshan, a communal taxi prepares for a challenging trip to the border with Burma. Fong, a local, carries a pedigree pig for his grandmother. The road quickly turns from paved to dirt, with mobile signals disappearing. Drivers face a dangerous, incomplete tunnel that has claimed lives for decades. Amidst these hardships, miners extract lead in tough conditions, risking safety for their livelihoods in the Dulong Valley.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Fong's risky trip to deliver a pig across dangerous roads.
- Find out what happens in the unfinished 400-meter tunnel.
- Meet the miners living in harsh conditions extracting lead.
Did You Know
- The tunnel used by locals has been incomplete since the 1980s.
- The Dulong Valley is home to thousands of square kilometers of jungle.
- Fong is carrying a pedigree pig intended for breeding to his grandmother.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of the dangerous tunnel mentioned in the documentary?
The tunnel stretches for 400 meters into the pits of the earth.
What type of animal is Fong taking with him on his journey?
Fong is taking a pedigree pig that will be used for breeding.
How long has the tunnel been under construction?
The tunnel was started back in the 1980s and has never been completed.
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