The Beijing Olympic torch finished its tour in Yanji, northeast China's Jilin Province, at 3:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday.

Deng Kai (L) and Jin Guangzhen carry the torch together during the torch relay in Yanji, Jilin Province, on July 16, 2008.

Former world chess champion Xie Jun lighted the cauldron as the last torchbearer.

Last torchbearer Xie Jun lights the cauldron during the torch relay in Yanji, Jilin Province, on July 16, 2008.

The Olympic torch is relayed today in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province.

(Xinhua News Agency July 17, 2008)