China-Mongolia-Russia auto rally begins in Baotou

The 11th session of the North Asia Rally started in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on July 27, attracting a total of 120 competitors in 21 teams from China, Mongolia and Russia, reports baotounews.com.cn.

Co-hosted by the sports bureau of Baotou, the Mongolian Auto and Motorcycle League and FBLife Interactive, the five-stage, 10-day rally will start from Darhan Muminggan Joint Banner in Baotou, pass through the inland port of Mandula and enter Mongolia, before returning to Inner Mongolia.

The rally will cover a distance of more than 2,100 kilometers.

A launch ceremony for the 11th North Asia Rally is held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 27. [Photo/baotounews.com.cn]