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But the plant hunters weren't the first people to travel here. |
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Along the Nujiang, less than 30 rope crossings allow locals passage across the torrents. |
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Tiny hamlets cling to the slopes. |
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This morning, it's market day, drawing people from up and down the valley. |
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Hanging from simple rope slings, people have been using the crossings for many hundreds of years. |
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In such narrow, precipitous gorges it's by far the easiest way to get around. |
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Once across, the steep sides mean it's still a hike. Many trek for hours by foot before they get to the market. |
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The immense valley is home to over a dozen ethnic groups. |
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Some, like the Nu people, are found only here. |
