Classic Itineraries
The Jincheng City Cycling Association is no ordinary group — 300,000 km cycled in 5 years
Cycling over 300,000 km in five years — equivalent to circling the Earth eight times. Against the backdrop of promoting a “low-carbon lifestyle” across society, cycling as a means of transportation has become increasingly popular in Jincheng. According to information from the city’s Cycling Association New Year gathering held on January 7, since its establishment in 2007, the association’s more than 400 members have cumulatively cycled...
The snowboard halfpipe competition delivers non-stop thrills as the "skiing video fanatic" goes viral online
"Any competitor who dares to unleash youthful energy in the halfpipe is a brave soul." As the 12th National Winter Games' snow events near their conclusion, yesterday's men's and women's team snowboard halfpipe competition became one of the few remaining highlights in the snow sports section. Athletes flipped and twisted mid-air, striking ultra-cool poses that drew loud cheers. Self-proclaimed "skiing video fanatic" Du Haijun was just as tense and busy as the athletes, continuously filming the event with his DV and even jumping into the halfpipe to ski alongside the competitors while shooting—becoming a unique spectacle on the field. He stated, "There are basically no people in China who shoot like I do. I do tracking shots, and most subjects don’t even notice me. Moreover, such a fun and visually appealing event would be a shame not to capture dynamically."
China’s freestyle skiing aerials enters a new era of "team competition"
From the individual leadership of Han Xiaopeng and Li Nina to today’s shining stars across veteran, mid-career, and young athletes, China’s freestyle skiing aerials has, through one "world championship" after another, nurtured a large number of world-class athletes, significantly enhancing the sport’s overall competitiveness and stepping into a new era of "team competition"...
Nine Dalian residents will challenge Africa’s highest peak on the 25th
For mountaineers around the world, “7+2” represents a height and an achievement.
"Off-Road Across Tibet" Wins Award as One of the 100 Most Beloved Travel Books Among Tourists
Recently, the selection event "Read Ten Thousand Books, Travel Ten Thousand Miles: Tourists' Favorite Travel Books and Routes" came to a close. The book "Off-Road Across Tibet," written by Chongqing-based travel writer Hong Chen, was among the 100 most beloved travel books awarded.
2012 Xiamen Marathon: Overcast Weather Couldn't Dampen College Students' Enthusiasm
One of China's most influential and internationally renowned marathon events, the 2012 Xiamen International Marathon and National Marathon Points Race was successfully held on January 7. The Xiamen International Marathon was established in 2003 and is jointly organized by the Chinese Athletics Association and the Xiamen Municipal Government. This edition of the race attracted nearly 80,000 participants from 56 countries and regions...
The world’s first intercontinental desert crossing sounds the “call to arms”
Reporters learned at a press conference held in Guangzhou on the 10th that to commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Australia, the “China-Australia Desert Crossing” expedition and scientific research activity will recruit a multinational joint exploration team of 40 brave individuals globally. This summer and autumn, they will respectively take on challenges in the inland desert regions of Australia and China’s Xinjiang Kumukuli Desert,...
The 9th China Mohe Ice and Snow Cross-Country Car Rally will be held in March in Mohe, China.
The 9th China Mohe Ice and Snow Cross-Country Car Rally will take place from March 8 to 12 in Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province. Hundreds of drivers from across the country, as well as some participants from Russia, have registered to compete. The China Mohe Ice and Snow Cross-Country Car Rally is the first ice racing event held on the natural ice surface of the border river between China and Russia...
Snowboarding Parallel Giant Slalom Still Has a Long Way to Go
On January 9, the first-ever Snowboarding Parallel Giant Slalom event at the Winter Games concluded all its competitions, with Niu Jiaqi from the People's Liberation Army emerging as the biggest winner by taking both gold medals in the women’s category. The thrill of alpine downhill racing, the intensity of racing side by side, the excitement of navigating through gates... made this event, which debuted at the Winter Games...
The 10 Most Practical Travel Essentials of 2012
Travel can reveal the unique traits of every individual. Check out this article to find the product that matches your personality. For those looking to gear up with cutting-edge tech in 2012, we’ve selected some of the coolest new products perfect for both the typical and atypical traveler. 1. The Tech Determinist: iPhone Lens Carousel...
Bergans established its company in Colorado, USA
The top European outdoor gear company from Norway, Bergans, has set up a fully independent subsidiary—Bergans UAS LLC—to serve the North American market. For the past decade, Bergans' U.S. business was handled by a private distributor headquartered in Seattle. Bergans USA is located in Longmo...
The 2012 Ice Climbing World Cup in South Korea is about to kick off
Final preparations are underway at the climbing wall in Cheongsong County, South Korea. The arrival of athletes on the 7th marks the beginning of the 2012 Ice Climbing World Cup. The competition will officially commence on January 13. This year is expected to see an increase in the number of top-tier international ice climbers participating, which...
The UIAA will participate in the ISPO Munich Sports Trade Fair
The ISPO Munich Sports Trade Fair is regarded as one of the world’s premier outdoor industry exhibitions. On January 29, 2012, the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) will be present at the ISPO Munich exhibition. This event provides the UIAA with an excellent platform to engage with mountain equipment manufacturers who have joined the UIAA Safety Label (UIAA Safety Lab...
Two Russian tourists killed on Europe’s highest peak
The French Mountain Gendarmerie Rescue Team discovered the bodies of two Russian tourists who went missing on December 30, 2011, on Mont Blanc on the 10th. According to the rescue team, after the relatives of the missing tourists reported them missing, the rescue team had been searching for them and eventually found their bodies inside a tent located at an altitude of 2,300 meters. The tent’s roof collapsed under heavy snow...
How much do you know about equestrianism? The world of equestrian sports and the top of Chinese equestrianism
The combination of humans and horses is a classic one, debated from ancient times to the present. It evokes the heroic tragedy of ancient battlefields, the rugged desolation of Western films, the gallant spirit of legendary heroines, and the tender bond of loving partners. The origins of equestrianism lie in human warfare. In ancient times, to ensure the accuracy and precision of horses used in chariots on the battlefield...
Equestrian Dressage Performances in Jiangyin
Equestrian Performance – Dressage On January 8, a new Guinness World Record was set at the Hailan International Equestrian Club, owned by the Hailan Group in Jiangyin City. Thirty riders and thirty Austrian Lipizzaner horses jointly performed the world’s largest dressage equestrian show. Amelia, an official certifier from Guinness World Records UK, presented...
The first edition of the Mountains and Earth National College Students' Wanlong Mountaineering Skills Training Camp officially opens
On January 10, 2012, with strong support from Wanlong Ski Resort, the first edition of the Mountains and Earth National College Students' Wanlong Mountaineering Skills Training Camp, organized by China University of Geosciences (Beijing)—the leading institution of the Outdoor Sports Branch of the Beijing Municipal College Students' Sports Association—was grandly inaugurated at Wanlong Ski Resort in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. Attendees at this...
December 2011 Hotel Executive Turnover Statistics Report
In December 2011, among the 5,982 star-rated hotel enterprises included in the "China Hospitality Industry Monitoring System Platform" on HowToTrip, a total of 17 hotels (groups) appointed 19 senior executives, which is 15 fewer than the previous month. (1) Analysis by appointment distribution region shows that according to statistics from the HowToTrip Tourism Research Institute...
2011 Q4 Travel Trends: Classic Cultural Tourism and High-Speed Rail Travel Gain Popularity
Three days ago, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Letu Travel Network jointly released the "China Citizens' Travel Attention Report" for the fourth quarter of 2011. The report shows that in the final quarter of 2011, traditional and classic tourist destinations continued to maintain strong popularity, while warmer-climate destinations highlighted the advantages of seasonal differences. Among domestic travel destinations...
62-year-old Wang Lansheng cycles 10,000+ km in 102 days round trip from Harbin to Sanya
After 102 days of cycling, on January 7, 2012, 62-year-old Wang Lansheng from Acheng rode over 12,000 kilometers across 20 provinces and 1 municipality, making a round trip from Harbin to Sanya. Before retiring, Wang had worked as a driver for 30 years. In 2011, the slogan at the Red Leaf Festival in Acheng District, Harbin — “Finger Mountain in the south, Golden Dragon Mountain in the north” — deeply...