Classic Itineraries
Boating Amidst Scenery: Beijing’s Top 4 Most Charming Boating Spots
In Beijing, almost any park offers boat rentals. But if you’re after charm and atmosphere, you’ll want to find spots that are not only scenic but also full of character. Here are some of the most worthwhile places to go boating.
A Testament to Guardianship at 5,200 Meters—The Osprey Snow Mountain Guardianship Program Glacier Expedition
Initiated by the Osprey brand, the Snow Mountain Guardianship Program advocates for safe mountaineering practices, uniting various sectors to focus on China’s mountaineering environment and promote the development of the sport. On April 28, Osprey gathered representatives from mountaineering, media, nature conservation, and the arts for a glacier exploration journey to the snow mountains...
The Hidden Concerns Behind the Popularity of DIY Travel Groups
In recent years, it has become increasingly common for travelers to organize their own trips, and outdoor forums often feature user-initiated short group tours. But what exactly are the advantages of this seemingly appealing travel style that attract so many adventurers, and what potential safety risks does it carry? A reporter looked into the matter...
High school electives are getting cool: students tackle rock climbing to build courage
Our newspaper reports (by reporter Qin Jian) that after the new curriculum reform in our city's high schools, not only have the course offerings become diverse, but classroom teaching has also become more colorful. On May 5th, the outdoor classroom of the "Handsome Boys Training Camp," an elective course for first-year students at Bashu Middle School, was set up outside, where over 10 students competed in rock climbing on the spot, challenging their courage. The...
Endurance running newcomer shines on the 100-kilometer course
The North Face 100® 2012 Beijing International Trail Challenge concludes (May 12, 2012, Beijing) For audiences of endurance running in China, "Kami" may be an unfamiliar name. But today, after the conclusion of the women's 100-kilometer event at the 2012 Beijing International Trail Challenge, ...
Green Field Self-Guided Travel Pass Protects Participants' Rights
On May 7, 2012, Green Field Outdoor Network took serious action against team leader Xiao Fei Xia for leading the May Day trip to Kubuqi and Lao Niu Wan, which violated the "Green Field Outdoor Network Free Gathering Forum Rules." In the complaint resolution post, it was clearly stated that participant "Squirrel Sister" did not use the Green Field Self-Guided Travel Pass payment guarantee system, ...
A 67-year-old cycling enthusiast sets off today for a round-the-island ride in Taiwan
An old photo of Lao Tang during his cycling journey On the morning of the 13th, an excited 67-year-old man from Shanghai could hardly contain his enthusiasm: he was about to depart from Fuqing, head to Pingtan, and take the “Sea Star” ferry to Taiwan today. His mission is quite impressive — to complete a cycling tour around Taiwan in just over ten days. The elderly man is named Tang Xianggen, and since retiring ...
Outdoor Dreams Journey Interview Record
On March 10, 2012, Zhang Jingwei, General Manager of Gore’s Beijing branch and Marketing Director for the Textile Business in China, visited the Beijing Traffic Radio FM103.9 program "Journey." During the live broadcast, Ms. Zhang gave a comprehensive explanation of the ongoing sixth edition of the Gore-Tex Outdoor Dreams Realization Activity. Come with me on a dream-seeking journey...
Tens of thousands of netizens take photos to help bedridden elderly man "travel the world"
In less than a week, 86-year-old Ling Ruishen had "traveled" around the globe.
The Outdoor Research Axiom Active Shell jacket has won an award from Outside magazine
The spring gear buyer’s guide from U.S. Outside magazine, set to be released on May 1, is an authoritative outdoor equipment buying guide covering 14 major categories. All products have undergone rigorous testing by the editorial team and are recommended for outdoor enthusiasts. The Out...
2012 Jincheng City's First KAILAS Cup Rock Climbing Competition Begins
May 19 was China's second National Tourism Day. The 2012 Jincheng City's First KAILAS Cup Rock Climbing Competition kicked off at the Shanliquan Tourist Scenic Area. This competition was jointly organized by the municipal mountaineering and outdoor sports association, the expansion training school of the municipal youth activity center, and the Shanliquan Tourist Scenic Area. All participants were rock climbing enthusiasts. The event featured ...
A stray dog follows cyclists to Lhasa, running over 12 mountains at 4,000 meters
The dog even has its own Sina Weibo account—GOGO Xiaosa. This dog was encountered by netizens while cycling from Chengdu to Lhasa, and it followed the cycling group all the way, covering nearly 2,000 kilometers... Yesterday, this Weibo post turned a stray dog running along National Highway 318 into an idol for many...
The second season of "Beyond the Ordinary" off-road running exchange event came to a successful close
The off-road running exchange event of the second season of "Beyond the Ordinary," held on the evening of May 10, 2012, at the Gangcuo Bar in Beijing's Apple Community, concluded successfully. Italian team member of Tecnica International Trail Running Team and "Tor des Géants" champion siblings Gross attended the event in person and shared their experience in the 330-kilometer Tor des Géants off-road race...
Tibet launches China's first high-altitude sickness insurance
On the 22nd, Tibet launched China's first high-altitude sickness disease insurance, filling a gap in the country's insurance sector. Due to Tibet's unique high-altitude climate, the biggest risk faced by visitors to the region is diseases caused by high-altitude sickness, especially the most common high-altitude pulmonary edema and high-altitude cerebral edema. If not treated in time...
OYAMA and Bianchi Make Their Debut at Asia Bike
It is reported that Suzhou Dazhong Bicycle Co., Ltd. will showcase its in-house folding bike brand OYAMA and the renowned Italian brand Bianchi at the 2012 Asia Bike Exhibition. The OYAMA brand was established in Taiwan in 1966, and after over 40 years of development, it has become a leading player in the global folding bicycle manufacturing industry. ...
I Have a Date with Shannan
Five years ago, Germany's TYRELL company created a frame with life, and will officially announce its entry into China at the 2012 Asia Bike Show. Besides her captivating appearance, the most important thing is that she has life — she can grow old with you. She is like a beautiful, graceful young lady, but she will tell you...
Japanese 73-year-old woman conquers Everest, becomes oldest female to reach the summit
A 73-year-old Japanese woman, Tamae Watanabe, has successfully climbed Mount Everest, becoming the oldest woman in the world to reach the summit. On the 19th of this month, Watanabe ascended from the north side of Everest to the peak at nearly 8,850 meters altitude. According to the UK’s Daily Mail website, a 73-year-old Japanese grandmother successfully climbed Mount Everest on May 19 local time, becoming the world’s oldest female to summit, breaking her own world record set 10 years ago.
Climbing Mount Everest: Domestic Mountaineers Best to Take the North Slope
The fatal locations were below Hillary Step. It is reported that in this mountaineering tragedy, a German climber died at an altitude of 8,700 meters; a Korean climber died near the Balcony wall at the summit, a Canadian climber died at 8,650 meters; and the body of 55-year-old Chinese climber Ha Wenyi was found at an altitude of 8,600 meters...
Four Mount Everest climbers die; body of Chinese victim found
BEIJING, May 22 (Xinhua) — Four mountaineers have died while climbing Mount Everest in Nepal, with local authorities confirming the discovery of their bodies, including one Chinese national. Another climber remains missing. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal told Xinhua on Tuesday that the deceased Chinese climber had not...
50-year-old man summits Mount Everest after skipping family New Year gatherings for 10 years of training
Nanjing adventurer Gu Jian successfully summits Everest He is an employee of the provincial blood center and carried a blood sample from the one-millionth voluntary blood donor to express gratitude upon reaching the summit A citizen of our city, Gu Jian, successfully summited Mount Everest around 10 a.m. on May 19, becoming the first Nanjing resident to do so. Yesterday, ...