A film shows the city of Paoshan in China which lies on the China-Burma border and near the Burma Road. Chinese students enter a building. A column of students marches. An ancient temple used as a dormitory. Chinese men read from books in a room. A temple used as a guest house.
A film shows the Burma Road near Paoshan in Yunnan, China during World War II. Chinese workers at work on the Burma Road. Katchin men and women carry logs with loads on both the ends of the logs. Katchin women pose. A supply truck moves along the Burma Road.
A film shows the Burma Road near Paoshan in Yunnan, China during World War II. Animated map shows the Burma Road and highlights Paoshan and Huitung Bridge. US supply trucks moves along the road. Water of the Salween River flows over rocks. Chinese laborers stand along the Burma Road. A supply truck moves along the Burma Road on the side of a mountain.
A film shows Shan tribe people near Paoshan in Yunnan, China. Shan tribe women carry poles on shoulders with load on both the ends. Tribesmen carry hut structures. Buddhist monks walk out of a building carrying clay pots. The brother and the chief aide of the local head gets into a car.