Classic Itineraries
Hong Kong Marathon: A man dies suddenly after crossing the finish line
The ancient walls of Nanjing bear the marks of time. "Everyone says we should protect the Ming city walls, but how many have actually walked along them?" Yesterday, a group of over 150 hikers, known as "brisk walkers," circled the Nanjing Ming City Walls. During this high-intensity walk, one participant endured knee pain...
Pinewood teams up with Yongda High-Speed Rail Outdoor Media for large-scale domestic advertising campaign
“2012 is really here!” With the countdown to New Year’s Day and the chimes of Chinese New Year, 2012 has truly arrived. For Pinewood, the renowned Swedish outdoor brand, this marks the start of the new year with a powerful shot of “adrenaline.” While many brands are busy with New Year promotions...
Valentine’s Day at Lingshan: Embark on a Heartfelt Journey in 2012
After the bustling Spring Festival Golden Week of the Year of the Dragon, Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area is about to welcome its second peak tourist season: Valentine’s Day — a heartfelt journey for couples to pray for blessings.
Over 150 hikers trek along Nanjing’s Ming City Wall
Nanjing’s Ming City Wall bears the marks of time “Everyone talks about protecting the Ming City Wall, but how many have actually walked along its entire length?” Yesterday, a group of over 150 hikers undertook a “trekking” journey around Nanjing’s Ming City Wall. During this intense trekking activity, one hiker not only endured knee pain...
A 4-year-old child free-solo climbs a 5.10b route
Personalized and flexible road trips have become a beloved travel option for many enthusiasts. Road trips offer both personal space and the chance to enjoy scenic views along the way, free from the constraints of group tours and allowing greater freedom of movement. For this reason, the Self-driving and Camping Branch of the Yunnan Provincial Tourism Association (hereinafter referred to as...)
A Comprehensive List of China’s Ten Most Famous Ancient “Travelers”
Du Huan was among the more than ten thousand Tang soldiers captured in battle. He served as a clerk to the army during the Battle of Talas. Du Huan traveled and lived in Central Asia, West Asia, and even along the Mediterranean coast within the territories of the Abbasid Caliphate for over a decade, making him the first Chinese person historically confirmed to have reached Morocco. In the great cities of the Abbasid Dynasty at the time...
American grandma travels the world just to meet her 325 Facebook friends
Arlynn Presser (阿莲・普瑞色), 51 years old, lives in Winnebago, Illinois. She basically stays at home every day. In fact, since becoming an adult, she has hardly left her house, let alone her hometown. She is a writer, which allows her to get things done without leaving home. ...
Marathons are polluting the planet, producing more greenhouse gases
From one point on Earth to another, it’s hard to imagine a more environmentally friendly way than running. During a run, no petroleum is consumed, no bicycle tires are worn out, no electricity is used, and in some places, you don’t even need shoes. But the reality isn’t always so green. When 21,250 running enthusiasts participated...
Dramatic twist in Tour de France champion’s doping case: Court rules no leniency!
For three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, fate has been a rollercoaster: after testing positive for banned substances, he went through a temporary suspension by the International Cycling Union, a penalty reversal by the Spanish Cycling Federation, and an appeal by anti-doping authorities to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Yesterday,...
The first-ever Snow Polo World Cup is in full swing as Chile and Australia claim victories
The first ever Snow Polo World Cup in Asia, the "Wellington College Snow Polo World Cup 2012," continued yesterday with thrilling matches at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club. The first match of the day featured Chile versus France, with both teams showing no signs of slack from the start—defending and attacking with great intensity. In the next two chukkas,...
Osprey Athlete A Gan's Krabi Climbing Adventure
In mid to late January, during the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, free solo climber Gan Yixing (hereinafter referred to as "A Gan") embarked on his Krabi climbing trip as an Osprey athlete. This two-week climbing journey spanned the entire Spring Festival period. While experiencing the festive atmosphere abroad, A Gan's goal was to make new attempts at Krabi's (Krabi...)
Liu Yong was invited to be an international judge for the 2012 Piolet d'Or
The first Chinese judge in the history of the Piolet d'Or: KAILAS climber Liu Yong, after the enthusiastic tour of the 2011 Banff Mountain Film Festival in China, in March 2012 we will welcome another exciting outdoor event known as the "Oscar of Mountaineering" — the Piolet d'Or awards. This year marks the 20th anniversary...
Whose fault is it that post-80s generations aren't entering the hospitality industry?
The disconnect between post-80s and post-90s generations and the service industry is certainly closely tied to their pursuit of individuality. But it’s also time for the industry to “catch up” in terms of mindset, compensation systems, and management practices. Nowadays, post-80s and post-90s university graduates have gradually become the main force in the job market — a unique group of...
April New Arrivals: Vibram FiveFingers
Following in the footsteps of the classic Bikila series, the FiveFingers BIKILALS brings you a closed-loop quick-lace system to accommodate those with wider feet and higher insteps. It features the same revolutionary sole platform as the Bikila, offering comprehensive foot protection while effectively distributing pressure across the forefoot...
White Mountaineering 2012 Isetan Department Store Limited Edition Collection
The well-known Japanese outdoor sports brand White Mountaineering launched a series of limited edition items for 2012 at Isetan. The well-known Japanese outdoor sports brand White Mountaineering launched a series of limited edition items for 2012 at Isetan. The collection includes T-shirts...
A Real-Life Record: Agile Rock Climber Challenges a 100-Foot Ice Pillar
News from February 1, 2012: For even the most level-headed individuals, climbing a 100-foot ice pillar can send chills down the spine. Whether it's scaling frozen waterfalls or avoiding all potential dangers during the ascent, it holds a strong allure for highly skilled professional mountaineers or full-time...
Yunnan to establish self-drive tourism workstations in 16 prefectures and cities; Lijiang among first pilot sites
Personalized and flexible self-drive travel has become a favored way to explore for many tourism enthusiasts. It allows travelers to enjoy their own private space while taking in the scenery along the way, free from the constraints of group tours and offering greater freedom of movement. For this reason, the Self-Drive and Camping Tourism Branch of the Yunnan Tourism Industry Association (hereinafter referred to as...)
China's First Encounter with Snowboarding and Winter Extreme Sports
Recently, the 16th Winter X Games took place at the Aspen Snowmass ski resort in Colorado, USA. Cai Xuetong, a member of China’s women’s snowboard halfpipe team, earned an invitation to the 2012 Winter X Games due to her outstanding third-place finish at the 2011 U.S. Open in December. She became the first Chinese athlete to...
Information hard to find, fierce competition — Few visitors to Harbin ski resorts in peak season
Harbin’s ski market entered 2012 shrouded in anxiety. The source of this anxiety comes not only from the threat posed by the under-construction largest ski resort in Asia on Changbai Mountain, nor just from other provinces and cities luring away Harbin’s ice and snow industry with slogans like “See ice in Harbin, ski in Changchun,” but also from those “makeshift ski workshops” built in a morning...