As rescue works in Beichuan's urban areas come closer to completion, relief workers are moving on to nearby villages and towns, in the hope of bringing more help to survivors.

Most survivors in Beichuan County have been evacuated, and the search for survivors in the county is wrapping up. But many remain trapped in the more remote areas.

This medical contingent is heading to villages tucked away in the mountains. Its primary task is to find injured survivors and bring them back to safety.

The earthquake, its aftershocks and landslides have destroyed many of the roads that lead to remote villages and towns.

When this road ends, the medical staff must wait for an airlift to reach stranded villagers.

These medical workers have brought medical facilities and enough medicine for two days to help the sick and injured.

Meanwhile, a team of 500 armed police has walked to Yuli township, whose roads and telecom links have all been cut off.

En route to the area, the team faced dangers ranging from landslides to mudflows. But they were determined to keep going, and also to help all the survivors they meet on the way.

After trekking nonstop for 32 hours, the team finally reached Yuli. Immediately they began their rescue and relief efforts. They also brought with them food, tents, and other relief materials.

Everywhere in the quake zone, rescue teams like this one are helping victims in remote, hard-to-reach villages.

(CCTV May 22, 2008)