Classic Itineraries
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This morning, Tecnica's Italian team leader Roby, along with four giants — Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Goes to the Ends of the Earth), and Chen ... — sponsored by @TecnicaChina, @ActionfoxHappyFox, @ISPO, @MICOChina, and the Aosta Valley region of Italy
"Challenge 8 Hours" — Practicing Public Welfare Starts Small
Challenge 8 Hours, the whole family can join in. Around 10 a.m. this morning, a couple came to the China Youth Development Foundation (CYDF) to register on-site. Mr. Hao and Ms. Cui signed up for the Family Category. Unlike other participants, the Cui family doesn’t usually engage in outdoor sports and aren’t avid outdoor enthusiasts...
2013 Beijing International Leisure Diving & Resort Exhibition Debuts at Water Cube
Organized by Beijing Bei’ao Exhibition Co., Ltd. and guided by the Chinese Underwater Sports Association, the 2013 Beijing International Leisure Diving & Resort Exhibition was held from September 6 to 8 at the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) in Beijing. As the largest professional diving industry exhibition in North China, the event featured four major sections: diving education, diving...
Beijing to Add 15 Urban Parks as Forest Coverage Rises to 40%
Citizens enjoy green life in Olympic Forest Park This year, more greenery will cover the city’s mountainous and plain areas. According to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Landscape and Forestry, in 2013, the city will complete 350,000 mu of afforestation on the plains, 100,000 mu in mountainous regions, and add 1,000 hectares of new urban green space. It is expected that by the end of this year, the...
Giants Race Daily Briefing ― September 8, 2013
Tecnica team leader, Italian beauty Roby, @TecnicaChina, @ActionfoxHappyFox, @ISPO, @MICOChina, as well as four Chinese participants sponsored by Italy’s Aosta Valley region—Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Goes the World), Chen...
Daily Briefing for Tor des Géants – September 5
This morning, Italian beauty Roby, the team leader from Tecnica, along with four “Giants” — Zeng Huafeng (Deserted City V), Wang Daqing (Aobaba), Jin Feibao (Jin Feibao Traveling the World), and Chen... — sponsored by @TecnicaChina, @Actionfox Happy Fox, @ISPO, @MICO China, and the Aosta Valley region of Italy,
China successfully participates in revising international bicycle standards for the first time
In August, the Kunshan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau received an official notice from the Secretariat of the National Bicycle Standardization Technical Committee, stating that Engineer Yuan Xingqi from the bureau’s bicycle testing center, representing the China Bicycle Standardization Technical Committee, had submitted proposed amendments to bicycle stability clauses along with the test results. These were adopted by the International Organization for Standardization ISO/TC...
The rise of student drivers goes unnoticed, but safety concerns remain a hidden risk
With the new semester underway, among the private cars parked in front of teaching buildings and dormitories at major universities in Harbin are those belonging to student drivers. Nowadays, it’s no longer surprising to see private cars in ordinary households, and this automotive trend has also begun to flow onto university campuses. For student drivers, a car is just like the pagers, mobile phones, and laptops that were popular in previous years—
Jiangxi youth explores ancient ruins alone, gets trapped in desert for 3 days and nearly loses life
On the afternoon of September 5, aboard a train departing from Urumqi, 24-year-old Zhu Liangyong from Ruijin gazed out at the vast Gobi Desert and was filled with emotion. Had it not been for the strenuous rescue efforts by Xinjiang police, he might not have survived after being stranded deep in the desert for three days.
KAILAS Gear Recommendation for Extreme Climbing Series
"Strategy outweighs technique, and technique outweighs gear," as stated in the book *Extreme Alpinism*. During extreme climbing, the ability to think and judge independently is like an intangible piece of gear—its importance is self-evident. But while enhancing your soft skills in climbing, equipping yourself with high-quality professional climbing gear can undoubtedly make ...
The National Geographic 125th Anniversary Lecture Series “Sustainable Seas: Vision and Reality” Concluded Successfully ...
2013 marked the 125th anniversary of National Geographic, a year of celebration and inspiration dubbed the “Year of the Explorer.” As the sole official Chinese partner of National Geographic on the Chinese mainland, the magazine Chinese National Geography invited American oceanographer, marine explorer, and author Sylvia Earle ...
Five new underwater cultural heritage sites discovered in the Xisha Islands
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, it is a tradition for Chinese families to gather together for a reunion dinner and moon appreciation. Unlike previous years when hotel banquets were in high demand and hard to book, this year has seen a decline in high-end banquet reservations, resulting in less optimistic sales for hotel Mid-Autumn meals and rooms. In contrast, newly emerging vacation apartments have experienced a booking boom during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Tujia vacation apartments...
The 2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival to be held on October 25
Event poster. Guest: JAMES KASSAY (Australia) The 2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival will officially kick off in Yangshuo from October 25 to 27, 2013. Registration is now open—click www.rockclimbing.cn to sign up starting today. Key highlights of this year’s Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival: 1. The charm of Yangshuo through pure rock climbing ...
The 3rd J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge will be held in October
Second-year participants dash off the starting line toward victory July 15, 2013, Shanghai — The 3rd J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge will take place on October 24, 2013, along the Xuhui Riverside in Shanghai, with an expected 8,000 participants. As a globally renowned sporting event, the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge has achieved great success in China...
CAMEL骆驼携手中国越野拉力赛 打造户外越野第一品牌
In August 2013, CAMEL Outdoor reached a cooperation agreement with the “China Cross-Country Rally.” The CAMEL Outdoor brand officially became the exclusive designated outdoor product for the China Cross-Country Rally and its official sponsor. As a professional outdoor sports brand, CAMEL will provide...
Hotels’ Lavish Banquets Give Way to Cozy “Family Dinners” – Tujia Vacation Apartments Gain Popularity During Mid-Autumn Festival
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, it’s a tradition for Chinese families to gather together for reunion dinners and moon-gazing. Unlike previous years when hotel banquets were in high demand and hard to book, this year, due to a decline in high-end banquet reservations, hotels are experiencing sluggish sales for both Mid-Autumn Eve dinners and rooms. In contrast, emerging vacation apartments are seeing a booking boom. Data from Tujia vacation apartments shows that...
Impressive Performance in Attracting Visitors and Boosting Revenue – Jimei Tourism Kicks Off the New Year with a Strong Start ―― Xiamen’s Jimei District Leads High-Quality Tourism Development Through Innovation ...
Skyleader has defined 2019 as the year of the “New Frontier,” aiming to enhance its products comprehensively in design, technology, craftsmanship, fit, and accessories. The focus is not only on outdoor lifestyles and travel methods but also on creating appealing aesthetics and meaningful content, ushering in a new era of personalized outdoor products. ...
Leaving a strong impression and boosting revenue, Jimei tourism welcomes a strong start to the New Year ―― Xiamen's Jimei district leads high-quality tourism development through innovation ...
During the just-concluded Spring Festival, Jimei tourism achieved a "strong start," with its revenue-generating capacity significantly improving. Data shows that during the 2019 Spring Festival holiday, Jimei district accommodation establishments hosted 96,500 overnight visitors, a year-on-year increase of 17.26%, with an average occupancy rate nearing 80%. The average length of stay rose from 1.5 days to 2 days, with total visitor numbers reaching 969,700...
Taiwanese couple lost in mountains after taking wrong trail during hiking trip
From September 23 to 28, 2013, a group of car enthusiasts organized by the Green Field Car Club embarked on a five-day bird photography trip at Lake Dali Nur. Below are some selected photography works for your enjoyment. Route: Depart from Beijing – Beijing–Tibet Expressway at Badaling – Zhangjiakou – Zhangbei – Taipusi – Chengpeng – Lake Dali Nur, the entire ...
It’s that time of year again—golden autumn——... A Travelogue of a Self-Drive Trip from Beijing to Ejin Banner, Badain Jaran Desert, and Kubuqi Desert ...
October’s paradise is in Ejin Banner, where the mesmerizing beauty of the annual poplar forest arrives right on schedule. Though this splendor is fleeting (lasting only about twenty days), it’s an absolutely unmissable sight in a lifetime. There’s already plenty written online about the beauty of Ejin Banner, so I won’t elaborate further. Below, I’ve simply listed the self-drive route taken on this trip to help those planning to go again. ...