Torchbearers pass on the torch during the Shuozhou section of the torch relay for the 2nd National Youth Games in Youyu county, Shanxi province, July 3. Youyu county will host horse-related events for the games. [Photo/Shanxi Daily]

The torch relay for the 2nd National Youth Games arrived in Shuozhou city, Shanxi province, on July 3.

The relay course passes through six local counties and districts, including Youyu county, Huairen county, and Shuocheng district. 

A total of 240 torchbearers will take part in the event, which ends on July 8.

Shuozhou has a long history and is rich in cultural heritage sites. It will hold fencing and horse-related events for the 2nd National Youth Games.