Border patrol faces tough weather conditions in Xinjiang(1/4)

Soldiers on horseback patrol on the snow which is 80-centermeter deep in border areas in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in January of 2015. Regular patrols targeting illegal hunting and border crossings have been tightened in the region since the beginning of this year. Harsh weather conditions have added difficulties to the daily routine of local soldiers. [Photo/ Yang Zizhou]