Classic Itineraries
Follow-up Report on Three Deaths in Chengdu Self-Drive Incident on Niubei Mountain
The Accident Vehicle In October, an 80s-born couple from Chengdu were self-driving to Shangri-La when they chose a difficult mountain road and fell off a cliff, resulting in their deaths. Less than a month later, news emerged that three hikers who had gone to Niubei Mountain together also died in an accident, again on a mountain road. The driver has been criminally detained for traffic accident offenses. With winter approaching,...
Owner falls into valley while skiing, Husky calls for help and saves owner’s life
An owner fell into a valley while skiing, and his Husky, "Juneau," saved his life. "A dog is a man’s best friend" — this saying was once again proven true by the Husky named "Juneau (Juneau)." Its owner, Leonard Somers, went skiing in the rural areas of Colorado, had an accident and fell into a valley, with his back and neck being pinned under a tree trunk...
Writing a new legend for Hangzhou tourism and setting a new benchmark for urban tourism
On October 20, as the last team returned from their trip, the 2013 seventh edition of the "Endless Experience – Gore-Tex Outdoor Dreams Realized" event finally came to a perfect close, with all six participating teams successfully completing their journeys. During the trips, unexpected situations such as weather and traffic issues were inevitable, but the teams used their extensive ...
The Civil Aviation Administration of China relaxes private pilot license requirements
――“Storm Experience,” expert-led sessions now in six cities No need to travel far—can you experience the outdoors right in the city? Yes, you heard that right. On September 13th in Beijing, at the New World Department Store in Chongwenmen, there was an approximately 4-square-meter experience room where a torrential storm raged inside, with thunder roaring. Participants wore full sets of gear provided by Gore-Tex...
Youduoduo Travel Network was awarded among China's Top 100 Most Innovative Growth Enterprises of the Year
The 2013 Entrepreneur China 100 Annual Awards Ceremony concluded successfully in Beijing on November 26. Youduoduo Travel Network, the largest Chinese self-guided travel service platform in China, was honored with the prestigious title of China's Top 100 Most Innovative Growth Enterprises of the Year for its innovative development model and rapid growth in recent years. Established in 2006, Youduoduo Travel Network is committed to ...
The Road of Dreams – An “Outdoor Textbook”
On October 20th, with the return of the last team, the 2013 7th edition of the “Endless Experience – Gore-Tex Outdoor Dreams Realized” event finally came to a perfect close, with all six participating teams successfully completing their journeys. During the trips, unexpected situations such as weather and transportation issues were inevitable, but the teams used their rich...
Over 100 enthusiasts in Tianzhu, Guizhou, hike to promote AIDS awareness
December 1st of this year marks the 26th World AIDS Day. On the eve of World AIDS Day, on November 27th, Tianzhu County organized a “Stop AIDS, Everyone’s Involvement” hiking event to raise awareness about HIV prevention. “I’m very glad to take part in this anti-AIDS hiking activity. As a young person, I have the duty...”
US mother walks a kilometer in agony to save son after plane crash
US mother walks a kilometer in agony to save son after plane crash. 【Global Times Comprehensive Report】According to the UK's Daily Mail on December 1, a single-engine Cessna 208 aircraft carrying 10 people en route to St. Mary's, Alaska, crashed around 6:30 pm that day due to ice fog, resulting in the deaths of four people including the pilot ...
British explorer embarks on world’s first Nile River trek
Nile River section in Uganda According to a report on the Qatar-based Al Jazeera website on December 2, on Sunday, a 31-year-old British explorer began his trekking journey along the Nile River. If he successfully completes this expedition, he will become the first person in the world to trek the entire length of the Nile. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)...
Experience skydiving in Australia – extreme outdoor adventures become the new favorite among tourists
As 2013 quietly draws to a close, the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays have stirred up the "holiday patchers." Compared to the National Day Golden Week, this period marks a transitional lull in the tourism season, making it an ideal time with fewer crowds and more affordable prices. The New Year statutory holiday only lasts one day, so "patching together" days off for travel has become a popular approach...
A fatal accident occurred when hikers fell on Mount Fuji in Japan, leaving two dead
Xinhua News Agency, Dec. 2 — According to Kyodo News, around 10 a.m. local time on Dec. 1, four hikers fell near the summit of the Mount Fuji Gotemba Route. The fallen individuals were three men and one woman from the "Kyoto Prefecture Workers' Mountain Federation," aged in their fifties or sixties. Two men in cardiac and respiratory arrest were found near the scene.
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Recently, a uniquely significant press conference was held at Hangzhou’s Xixi Taobao City. The well-known domestic brand “Nanjiaren” announced its sponsorship of the Journey to the Pole Antarctica exploration trip and partnered with China’s largest sales and marketing platform “Juhuasuan” to launch a group-buying product for an “Antarctica Journey.” This collaboration involves China’s leading apparel brand, the foremost...
The opening show of The North Face Ski Park at Huai Bei has concluded successfully
On November 30, 2013, Huai Bei International Ski Resort successfully hosted the “Huai Bei TNF Ski Park Opening Show” event. Nearly 100 participants registered for the activity.
Wang Feng Closes "Finding the Pioneers Around Us" as Headlining Mentor
Recently, Mr. Wang Feng, a leading figure in China's rock music scene and brand ambassador for The North Face, successfully arrived in Dali, Yunnan. As the guiding mentor for the fifth stop of this year’s "Finding the Pioneers Around Us" event—Land of Ultimate Bliss—Wang Feng led his team in China’s birthplace of original music, Dali, Yunnan, to seek the spirit of original music and musicians who tenaciously pursue their dreams...
Over a thousand cyclists in London dress as 'corpses' to protest poor traffic conditions
Over a thousand cyclists in London dress as 'corpses' to protest poor traffic conditions According to the UK's Daily Mail on November 30, recently, more than 1,000 Londoners gathered on bicycles in front of the headquarters of the Transport for London located in the Southwark area of central London to mourn the six people who died in cycling-related traffic accidents in November, while also protesting against the poor traffic conditions in the city...
An 80s-born young man completes a 7,000-yuan China cycling trip in 7 months
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China News Network, Nov. 30 (Wu Jie) — “After returning, I plan to spend two months studying and reading more books to enrich myself,” an upbeat and handsome 80s-born young man named Erxiang (a pseudonym) told reporters. Starting from Shijiazhuang this April and taking seven months, Erxiang completed cycling across China alone at a cost of just 6,525 yuan...
The 2013 Global Walking Day event was held in Ninghai, Zhejiang.
Photo shows guests firing the starting gun to launch the event. Photo shows guests leading the walk. China News Service, Ningbo, December 1 (Reporter trainee Lin Bo) Dressed in sportswear, wearing sun hats, and waving small red flags, on December 1, as the starting gun fired, thousands of walking enthusiasts from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Taizhou, and Ninghai in the Yangtze River Delta region ...
Ctrip: Combine Holidays for Christmas and New Year, Vacation Apartments in High Demand
As 2013 draws quietly to a close, the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays have stirred excitement among the so-called “holiday combiners.” Compared to the National Day Golden Week, this period marks a transitional lull in tourism, making it an ideal time to travel when crowds are smaller and prices are more affordable. Since the statutory New Year holiday lasts only one day, combining leave with weekends to create longer breaks has become a popular trend. Many consumers take two extra vacation days, combining them with the weekend and New Year’s Day to form 4–6-day long holidays, seizing the opportunity to travel on December 28th or 29th.
"Antarctic People" Helps Chinese Fulfill Their Antarctic Dreams as Taobao Dips Its Toes into Polar Travel
Recently, a uniquely significant press conference was held at Taobao City in Xixi, Hangzhou. The well-known domestic brand "Antarctic People" announced its sponsorship of the Journey to the Pole Antarctic exploration trip, and partnered with China's largest sales and marketing platform "Juhuasuan" to launch a group-buying product for the "Antarctic Journey." This collaboration marks the first joint effort between a leading domestic clothing brand, a top...
Xi Shan Auto Tour Forum: How to Create China’s Must-Drive Routes of the Year
On November 30, in the mild winter weather, the organizing committee of the 2013 China Auto Tour Routes Selection held an auto tour routes seminar at Xi Shan in Suzhou to discuss how to design and present the 36 annual must-drive routes—selected through seven months of public voting and nominations and to be finalized by the end of the year—through a book product, which will be delivered to tens of millions of auto touring users next March 6.