1 / 5   A paragliding contest kicked off in the local aviation flight camp in Taiyuan City, north China’s Shanxi Province on Saturday, attracting many local residents to reach to the mountain and enjoy the excellent performance of players. /VCG Photo

2 / 5   More than 30 paragliding players across the country participated in the contest. /VCG Photo

3 / 5   The paragliding campaign in Taiyuan City has been carried out for more than ten years. The number of pilots has increased from the initial four to more than 30. /VCG Photo

4 / 5   Originated from a European aviation sport in the 1970s, the paragliding flight was an emerging sport in China. In theory, the sport required gliders to take off from the slope and took advantage of the power flow of hot air to carry out a high-distance soaring. /VCG Photo

5 / 5   In the late 1980s, paragliding was introduced to China and developed rapidly. At present, China now has more than 8,000 licensed pilots, with hundreds of enthusiasts join the sport every year. /VCG Photo