Classic Itineraries
Brave skiers get up close to a volcanic eruption, undeterred by danger and full of adventure
Skiers observe a volcanic eruption up closeSkiers enjoy skiing down the slopes, completely unafraid of the volcanic eruptionAccording to foreign reports on the 18th, Mount Etna on Italy's Sicily Island has been erupting continuously recently. However, this dangerous place has attracted some skiers to come and explore, getting an up-close view of the high-temperature lava...
White-collar worker quits job to cycle around the world
Realizing the dream of international travel or even traveling around the world doesn’t necessarily require a high cost—perhaps just a few square meters in a first-tier city would suffice. Jiang Jing, a media worker from Chongqing, is one who put her travel dreams into action. Her experience proves, to some extent, that as long as you dare to take the leap, the dream of traveling the world isn’t as far-fetched as it seems. Jiang...
Golden Fields of Rapeseed Flowers in Jintang – Netizens Share Their Self-Drive Travel Tips on Weibo
The golden rapeseed flowers in Jintang are ablaze with color “Vast green fields in Jintang glow with golden hues, where floral fairies dine on sweet spring views. Beyond the brocade capital, laughter rings bright, as farms across Bashu bustle with delight.” A chance encounter with the sea of golden rapeseed flowers inspired netizen HeLan to pen these verses. As the rapeseed blossoms in Jintang reach their peak, visitors from Chengdu and even many other provinces have flocked here. After soaking in the golden splendor, over 500 netizens posted on Weibo, urging more friends to visit Jintang and embrace the most authentic springtime charm of Chengdu.
Self-driving tours give way to self-cycling tours – High-end bicycles worth 120,000 RMB rival silver in value
A bicycle priced at 122,800 RMB, weighing about 6 kilograms in total. In terms of total price, it could buy a decent small car. Calculated per gram, at 20 RMB/gram, it’s already comparable to silver. No wonder many citizens call it a luxury item among bicycles. As spring arrives in March and the snow melts, the bicycle industry, which had been “dormant” all winter, awakens. Reporters learned from the Shenyang market that bicycles are selling briskly, especially high-end ones, with many traditional bike shops switching to selling “high-end bicycles.” Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see consumers purchasing bikes priced over 10,000 RMB, and even more people are buying bikes for several thousand RMB. Bicycles are no longer just a means of transport but are gradually evolving toward fitness and sports equipment.
A post-90s young man spent 2,000 yuan to hike through ten provinces and cities in a year
He is a “rebellious” post-90s youngster; he once turned 300 yuan into a net profit of 1,000 yuan in just three days; his name is Song Jianxi, a young man from Zhijin. With 2,000 yuan in hand, he hiked through ten provinces and cities in a year. Yesterday, back in Guiyang, Song Jianxi sat in his shoe store, sharing his recently completed long journey with us...
The 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Show is set to open, with exhibition setup now in full swing
On March 20, 2012, the setup work for the 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Show 2012, which will be grandly held from March 22 to 25 at the Beijing RV Expo Center in Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing, has commenced. Some exhibitors have already entered the exhibition area and started construction. The 4th Beijing RV & Camping Exhibition will last for 4...
Fatal accident at California ski resort in the US leaves 2 dead and 1 injured; one victim is of Chinese descent
March 19 — Three consecutive accidents occurred at ski resorts in California on Sunday, resulting in two deaths and one injury, with one of the deceased being of Chinese descent. On March 18, at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe, approximately 300 kilometers north of San Francisco, a 54-year-old Chinese man named Hu Yiwei (phonetic) from Gold River, Sacramento, tragically lost his life. The El Dorado...
The World Cup of Rock Climbing will be held, with athletes from 10 countries performing "cliff ballet"
The rock face is nearly vertical, and climbing down is extremely dangerous. (Photo posted by hiker "Chengji Shizu") Jiang Hua, a 28-year-old hiker from Fuzhou, unfortunately fell to his death while trekking through the hinterlands of the Eighteen Streams recently. At around 10 a.m. yesterday, dozens of hikers gathered at the Fuqing Funeral Home to bid Jiang Hua their final farewell. "…
Chinese riders face an eight-year deadline to win Olympic medals, with the main hurdle being a lack of quality horses
The booth recruitment work for each exhibition area at the 30th China International Sports Goods Expo has entered its final stages. Recently, Qi Yulin, the person in charge of booth recruitment for the outdoor, roller skating, and cycling exhibition area of this edition, introduced the recruitment progress to reporters: “The exhibition area is themed around green and low-carbon concepts. It mainly showcases outdoor and roller skating products, and it’s worth...
Domestic tycoons' overseas hunting trips spark controversy: chopping off bear paws for stew
Annual exhibition of the International Hunting Club A plump and docile black bear strolls leisurely along a forest path in Canada, occasionally lowering its head to nibble on something. Suddenly, a gunshot rings out, and a puff of white smoke rises from the bear’s back. The injured bear flees deep into the forest, eventually collapsing from blood loss. Minutes later, several Chinese individuals appear beside the bear’s carcass...
The 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Show is about to open, with luxury RVs and aircraft already on-site
On March 21, 2012, the 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Show 2012, set to be grandly held from March 22 to 25 at the Beijing RV Expo Center in Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing, is just around the corner, and exhibitors have begun checking in one after another. The 4-day exhibition will feature hundreds of participating companies, currently...
Who should be held responsible for the death of a 28-year-old hiker?
Jiang Hua (a pseudonym), a 28-year-old hiker, unfortunately fell off a cliff and sustained serious injuries while joining a group trek through the inner reaches of the Eighteen Streams on March 18. Despite full rescue efforts by fellow hikers, Jiang Hua passed away due to the severity of his injuries. Event link: http://bbs.lvye.cn/thread-389381-1-1.html. Jiang Hua (a pseudonym) is gone too soon, but can this really be the end? Should all the responsibility and pain truly fall on the shoulders of this elderly couple who lost their son in their later years?
Super Hiker: 10-Day, 1,200-Kilometer Bike Ride Across Taiwan
He Guangyuan (center), with just a bicycle and a group of new friends, spent nine nights and 10 days cycling around Taiwan, pushing his physical limits and enjoying the thrill of adventure. With a backpack weighing 60 jin (about 30 kilograms) and venturing off the beaten path that most tourists don’t take, he spent weekends hiking up mountains, camping, diving into deep pools for a refreshing swim, and gazing at starry skies not visible in the city...
A graduate rides for 12 days to enjoy the scenery of 19 cities and counties
A group photo of Yin Liang (left) and Liu Guo at the start of their journey. At graduation season, Yin Liang and Liu Guo, graduate students from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, have cycled all the way from Wuhan to Nanjing, passing through 18 cities and counties including Ezhou, Jingdezhen, Wuyuan, Wuzhen, Shanghai, and Suzhou along the way. Yesterday in Nanjing, Liu Guo posted a Weibo message: "A 12-day...
The first "Altay General Mountain Cup" Mass Off-Piste Skiing Challenge hosted by HowToTrip concluded in Xinjiang
On March 14, 2012, the first "Altay General Mountain Cup" Mass Off-Piste Skiing Challenge hosted by the People's Government of Altay City, Xinjiang, and organized by HowToTrip, came to a successful close. On the day of the event, over 60 skiing enthusiasts from Beijing, Xinjiang, Shanxi, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and other regions participated in the competition....
Wild to the MacLehose Trail
To most people, Hong Kong is a shopping paradise, but for outdoor enthusiasts, it’s also a hiking haven. Just like the HK100 and the Oxfam Trailwalker, the MacLehose Trail attracts trail runners from around the world to experience its stunning scenery and the charm of Hong Kong. The 2012 Vibram Hong Kong 100...
Outdoor running is a natural rhythm.
On February 26, at the "No Clothes Run" event in Olympic Forest Park. People are gradually changing their impression of running — it’s not all hardship; running can actually be a lot of fun. Running is part of human DNA. In ancient times, we had to run through wilderness and jungles chasing prey. Today, when...
Sixteen elderly people in Korla, Xinjiang plan to cycle along the southeast coast; the oldest is 78 years old
In just a few days, 71-year-old Guo Bingjun and his wife Zhou Xiaofeng will set off on a coastal cycling trip with their fellow riders, and they’ve been getting busier by the day. Although this is their second inland cycling tour, they still spent nearly half a year preparing. On March 19, Guo Bingjun, who lives in Korla, was at home discussing travel precautions with his teammates from the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture...
Outdoor leisure products exhibition opens – build a small wooden cabin for 85,000
All-solid-wood cabins and RVs have become popular new leisure items. At the fifth China (Hangzhou) International Garden, Outdoor Furniture & Leisure Products Exhibition, which opened yesterday at Hangzhou Peace Convention & Exhibition Center, these two types of “big-ticket” items caught the attention of visitors. The RVs on display were produced in Tianjin, can accommodate six people,...
Reflections on the Fuzhou Hiker Fatality: Novice Adventurers’ Ignorance and Fearlessness
The cliff face was nearly vertical, making the descent extremely dangerous. (Photo posted by hiker "Chengji Shizu") Jiang Hua, a 28-year-old hiker from Fuzhou, recently died in a tragic fall while trekking through the remote areas of the Eighteen Streams. At around 10 a.m. yesterday, dozens of hikers gathered at Fuqing Funeral Home to pay their final respects to Jiang Hua. "...