Classic Itineraries
Two US skydivers collide mid-air, one dead and one injured
On the afternoon of April 29 local time, an accident occurred at a skydiving center in California, USA, where two people collided mid-air, resulting in one death and one injury. The center's owner said the two were good friends and very experienced frequent skydivers. NBC News reported that the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office in central California stated that the incident occurred ...
VAUDE sponsors the first Zhong-Jiang Mountain Bike Race
On April 27, the first Zhong-Jiang Mountain Bike Cross-Country Race kicked off at Heshan Race Track. The event attracted hundreds of mountain biking enthusiasts from across the province, with German outdoor brand VAUDE participating in the race and sponsoring various cycling backpacks as prizes. At the sound of the referee’s whistle, over two hundred...
Charming Yiwu? International Tourism Commodity Expo Returns in May
The 6th China International Tourism Commodities Fair, jointly organized by the National Tourism Administration and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, and hosted by the China Tourism Association, Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce, Zhejiang Provincial Tourism Bureau, and Yiwu Municipal People’s Government, will be held from May 24 to 27 at the Yiwu International Expo Center in Zhejiang. This year’s tourism commodities fair will feature international standard...
Decathlon? Quechua? HowToTrip Join Forces for a Successful One-Day Hiking Event in the Mountains
On April 19, HowToTrip, Europe’s largest outdoor group, joined hands with Decathlon and Quechua to organize a grand one-day free hiking event. This collaborative mountain adventure aimed to allow more people to experience the joy of nature and the outdoors with Decathlon, enhance Decathlon’s brand image, and promote knowledge about outdoor gear as well as LNT...
GORE-TEX? Debuts Latest Technology at the 2014 Asia Outdoor Exhibition
Known for its cutting-edge technology, GORE-TEX? has consistently maintained a leading position in its relevant fields. This summer, GORE-TEX? will bring its latest innovations to the 2014 Asia Outdoor Exhibition. The products on display will be launched globally at the same time, making this the domestic premiere of these items at the Asia Outdoor Exhibition. In addition, GORE-TEX...
2014 Search for Explorers Around You – Harbin Auditions Conclude, Shenyang to Host Fourth Stop
Recently, the third stop auditions of the 2014 “Dare to Live, to Truly Live – Search for Explorers Around You” event, hosted by leading domestic outdoor brand Outdoor Research, concluded on Nan Gang Pedestrian Street in Harbin. The event drew a large crowd with active participation from consumers, and ultimately five individuals were shortlisted to advance to the next stage. With this, the first half of the “Search for Explorers Around You” spring auditions has been completed, and the next stop will take place from May 9–11 at Shenyang Zhongjie New Mart for three days.
A retired couple drives across Tibet in a grand tour, covering 40,000 km in three years
After retirement, it’s just the two of them in one car, traveling 40,000 km over three years — equivalent to circling the globe. They've covered all five routes into Tibet, including the Sichuan-Tibet and Qinghai-Tibet highways. Suzhou travel enthusiasts Zhang Chunkai and Chen Yongli interpret their happy retirement life this way. Since 2011, they've made three trips to Tibet, witnessed breathtaking scenery, survived the most perilous moments...
Beast Fans Join Forces to Take Down Xiaomi, Cheer for Coolpad Big God
On May 8, car model Beast Fans led a golf cart fleet to support Coolpad’s campaign against Xiaomi. The two were dressed sexily and gracefully, each holding a sign that read: "Buy Big God, Get a Golf Cart." Beast Fans shouted, "Better to buy big than small," while Beast Beast yelled, "Better to buy Cool than Xiaomi." The Coolpad Big God, along with sleek cars and gorgeous models...
UCC? The 12th National University Mountain Bike Exchange Race was held in Beijing
Organized by the Peking University Cycling Association and co-sponsored by ACANU (an e-commerce brand under Toread) and renowned mountain bike manufacturer UCC, the "UCC? ACANU Cup 12th National University Mountain Bike Exchange Race" was successfully held from May 10 to May 11, 2014, at the Guishui River Forest Park in Yanqing County, Beijing...
High-end travel information brochures specifically prepared for Chinese travelers by numerous hotels in South Korea
When it comes to the Dragon Boat Festival, many people’s first thought is eating zongzi. However, as a traditional Chinese festival with a history of thousands of years, the Dragon Boat Festival encompasses a series of long-standing folk customs such as eating zongzi, dragon boat racing, hanging sachets, and singing folk songs. Therefore, simply eating zongzi doesn’t really count as celebrating the festival. Only by personally experiencing the various local Dragon Boat Festival traditions can you...
2014 KAILAS China Climbing Discovery Media Event Successfully Held
On May 9, the highly anticipated KAILAS "China Climbing Discovery" team held a media event in Beijing, where the new team made a collective appearance. China Climbing Discovery is an initiative launched by the professional outdoor brand KAILAS, bringing together elite domestic and international climbers to establish new climbing routes, aimed at identifying and developing previously untapped rock climbing areas in China...
Essence Pioneer Saint Gio Leads the Fashion Trend at the 2014 Shishi International Fashion Week
On the evening of April 20, the closing ceremony of Saint Gio·2014 Shishi International Fashion Week and the Golden Lion Fashion Awards officially came to an end, with all Golden Lion awards presented to their respective winners, marking a successful conclusion to this edition of the fashion week. Saint Gio Chairman Dai ?mu was present at the fashion week. It is reported that this edition of the fashion week gathered top domestic and international brands...
The debut of the electronic art installation "Rainforest" in Qingdao has garnered significant attention in the art world.
The large-scale electronic art installation "Rainforest" is making its first appearance at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, emerging suddenly and attracting considerable attention in the art community. "Rainforest" perfectly embodies the fusion of art and technology, surpassing the "Rain Room" exhibit showcased at the Museum of Modern Art in the United States in 2013. Created by the RI Creative Team from London, UK...
Enjoy the Vienna Summer Music Campaign – It’s Time to Join the Fun!
Music is one of the most wonderful things in the world. It is a pursuit, as well as hope; it is a solace, as well as an expression. In 2014, the “Enjoy Vienna” campaign, hosted by the Vienna Tourist Board, co-organized by Caissa Travel, and executed by Spacewalker China PR, is about to kick off for all music and travel enthusiasts!
Stars shine and big names gather at OCT East for flower appreciation & film festival to boost ICIF
Shenzhen OCT East Tourism Resort has recently been officially designated as one of the sub-venues for the 10th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF). As an important tourism and cultural project under the OCT Group, Shenzhen OCT East has been actively participating in ICIF events over the years, and this year marks its fifth time as an ICIF sub-venue. OCT East...
Stars shine and big names gather as OCT East’s “Flower Appreciation & Film Festival” boosts the Cultural Industries Fair
Shenzhen OCT East Tourism Resort has recently been officially designated as one of the sub-venues for the 10th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair. As an important tourism and cultural project under the OCT Group, Shenzhen OCT East has consistently actively participated in various activities of the Cultural Industries Fair. This year marks the fifth time that OCT East has served as a sub-venue.
SympaTex collaborates with Highland Camper to launch a new functional hiking shoe series
Having just wrapped up their first stop of this year’s National Rock Climbing Series in Leye, the KAILAS climbing team immediately set off for the first leg of the IFSC-sanctioned Climbing World Cup—Chongqing. They joined elite climbers from around the world for an intense and thrilling competition. As an international...
Highland Camper and Sympatex jointly sponsored the China Land Rover Club's May Day Kubuqi Desert self-driving event...
From April 30 to May 3, 2014, the China Land Rover Club hosted a four-day self-driving experience camp in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia. This event was co-sponsored by the Canadian high-end outdoor brand Highland Camper and the German eco-friendly fabric manufacturer Sympatex. The entire activity was led by desert off-road experts and renowned automotive...
Ozark? Sponsored the Successful Conclusion of the First T2 Desert Challenge
The first T2 Desert Challenge, jointly organized by the Hangjin Banner Government and iCar, came to a successful close on May 3rd after three days of exciting competition. As the sole outdoor equipment partner of the event, Ozark provided equipment support and attractive prizes. This edition of the T2 Desert Challenge featured over 10...
Major overhaul of 70 million-member system as 7Days upgrades to Plateno Club
On May 15, Plateno Hotel Group officially announced the upgrade of its membership system from 7Days to Plateno Club, along with the launch of a new official website and WeChat booking platform. The predecessor of Plateno Club, 7Days, was the largest membership system in the hotel industry, with over 70 million members; it was one of the few e-commerce platforms in the industry capable of real-time integration between corporate portals and databases; and it was also one of the very few hotel platforms offering five convenient booking methods: official website, WeChat, mobile app, mobile touchscreen version, and call center.