Classic Itineraries
Cycling the Holy City of Lhasa: A Complete Guide from Easy to Hard
When feeling down in the city, you might suddenly get the urge to give yourself a holiday. Head straight for the snowy plateau to cycle through Tibet—past snow-capped mountains and meadows, from temples to peaks, from bustling towns to the next unfamiliar village. Along the way, encounter different landscapes and experience varied moods. Go where your heart takes you, adapt to whatever comes, without fussing over comfort or...
Outdoor sports are booming, sparking a competitive showdown among outdoor brands
In 1994, China’s first group of outdoor enthusiasts traveled to Qinghai to climb Mount Anyemaqen. Without professional gear and driven only by passion, they borrowed mismatched hiking boots and second-hand crampons from the China Mountaineering Association. The result was a tragedy—one death and one disappearance. The pain transformed into motivation, inspiring the establishment of China’s first outdoor shops...
A showdown between two outdoor industry giants: Columbia and The North Face (Toread)
Columbia and Toread—one is an international titan with half a century of operation and a vast global distribution network, the other is a leading domestic brand that rapidly rose to prominence by seizing opportunities in emerging industries. In China's outdoor market, the two directly compete yet have each carved out their own unique path. Their approaches may not all be suitable for every business’s development, but mastering even one tactic could bring distinct value. After all, solutions to problems might just emerge from the ideas sparked by these cases.
Seize the Spring "Growth Season": Children Should Exercise Outdoors Daily
Spring is the season of growth for all things. It is understood that every year from March to May is the period when children grow the fastest, with an average height increase of 7.3 millimeters. Therefore, parents are very concerned about how to make the most of this spring "growth season." Children who love sports can grow seven to eight centimeters taller. In spring, the body's metabolism is vigorous, and endocrine hormones...
Low-Carbon Travel in April: Recommended Cycling Routes in Yanqing
In spring, Yanqing is surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, with a blend of red and green hues as lush green spreads across the Guichuan land and mountain flowers bloom all over the rugged peaks. The 11th Apricot Blossom Festival in Yanqing County kicks off in mid-April, marking the full launch of spring tourism. There’s endless excitement to be had with cycling tours, outdoor adventures, hiking, canyon crossings, and real-life CS games;...
The 4th Luxury RV Show Concludes Successfully with Unprecedented Success
On March 25, 2012, the 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition came to a successful close. The exhibition was held at the Beijing RV Expo Center in Daning Villa, Changyang, Fangshan District, Beijing, and was jointly organized by the China RV & Camping Alliance, the Management Committee of the Central Leisure Shopping Area (Changyang Core Area), and the Fangshan District Tourism Bureau of Beijing...
Young man lures online travel companion, gets drugged and robbed of phone
Nowadays, many young people are keen on finding like-minded companions for trips, calling themselves "travel buddies." But whether they're really friends is another story. Just recently, Tan Jun (a pseudonym) from Liaoyang was scammed out of his belongings by an unknown "travel buddy" simply because he let his guard down and took a sip of...
Tibet's mountaineering shifts from challenging limits to serving society
Xinhua News Agency, Lhasa, March 30 (Chen Xiangyu) — On March 30 in Lhasa, Deji Zhuoga, head of the Sports Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region, pointed out that Tibet’s mountaineering has shifted from challenging human limits to serving economic and social development. “Advancing the transformation of Tibet’s mountaineering, vigorously developing the mountaineering service industry, and cultivating a mountaineering industry” will become the future direction and trend of Tibet’s mountaineering...
The DiDa Mountaineering Team has obtained an entry permit and can head to Mount Everest at any time
Exclusive report from Lhasa (Special correspondent Zou Jin, correspondent Niu Xiaohong) Yesterday morning, the DiDa Everest Mountaineering Team received an entry permit from the Tibet Mountaineering Association. This means that as long as their preparations are in place, the team can head to the Everest region at any time. To strengthen management, all mountain enthusiasts...
Project Promotion Dinner for the Orion Outdoor Theme Shopping Mall Held at Crowne Plaza Beijing
After careful planning and preparation, on the evening of February 23, 2012, the "Project Promotion Dinner for the Orion Outdoor Theme Shopping Mall," hosted by the Orion Outdoor Theme Shopping Mall, was grandly held at Beijing Crowne Plaza Hotel. Numerous leaders, guests, and nearly 350 brand merchants were invited to witness the project's launch ceremony and the...
Two dead and two missing among Shanghai Jiao Tong University students; some tour guides at the travel agency are part-time
From April 3 to April 4, the 7th Peking University Mountain Eagle Club Outdoor Skills Competition, sponsored by Salewa, grandly opened at the cliff of the First Stadium by Weiming Lake on the Peking University campus. Representatives from the Sports Department of Peking University and the Student Group Department of the Peking University Youth League Committee attended the opening ceremony. The Mountain Eagle Club is the first student organization in China focused on mountaineering and rock climbing...
Tourism to the Xisha Islands to open to general travelers – Sensitive guides and backpackers take action
Just saw a piece of news on 8a: an 11-year-old Ukrainian girl, Eugenia Kazbekova, recently completed a climb on a route named Vremya Che in the Crimean Peninsula with a difficulty rating of 8a. This may be the highest difficulty level ever achieved by a girl of her age. This young climber comes from no ordinary background – her father, Serik Kazb...
It’s quite normal to feel depressed in spring, and outdoor exercise can help relieve it.
“This spring morning in bed I’m lying, not to awake till birds are crying.” In spring, with peach blossoms red and willows green, grass growing and orioles flying, the season brims with vitality. Spring is a season full of hope, when people should be in high spirits and good moods. However, many feel irritable, out of sorts, especially reluctant to go to work, lacking motivation—in their eyes, there is no riot of colors, only a hazy grayness.
The "Salewa Cup" Seventh National Outdoor Skills Competition of Peking University Mountain Eagle Society Was Successfully Held
From April 3 to April 4, the Seventh "Salewa Cup" National Outdoor Skills Competition of Peking University Mountain Eagle Society grandly opened at the cliff of the First Stadium by Weiming Lake on the Peking University campus. Representatives from the Peking University Department of Physical Education and the Student Group Department of the Peking University Youth League Committee attended the opening ceremony. The Mountain Eagle Society is the first student organization in China to focus on mountaineering and rock climbing as its main activities...
Hiking outdoors is best done in groups. Beware of getting lost and avoid snakes and insects.
It’s advisable to hike in groups and maintain contact. Every year, there are numerous cases of hiking or trekking groups encountering accidents. Staying away from potential hazards is the best way to avoid danger. Yang Guan, deputy leader of the Shaanxi EPV Rescue Team, explained: “There are always hikers who prefer to go deep into the mountains alone or in pairs, or who find ways to enter the mountains on the spur of the moment. Once they encounter obstacles midway...
The scale of mountaineering and outdoor sports in Shanghai is growing steadily.
News Morning Post — With the inaugural Shanghai Citizens' Sports Games approaching, three events organized by the Shanghai Mountaineering Association have been included in the competition program. The outdoor community has become a driving force in the national fitness movement, with nearly 200,000 participants annually. At the second general meeting of the Shanghai Mountaineering Association held yesterday, ...
The mountaineering industry has become a new highlight of Tibet's economy
Xinhua News Agency, Lhasa, April 1 (Reporters Wang Jun and She Yonggang) With China's opening-up and the widespread development of mountaineering, the sport has gradually emerged and grown in Tibet. Especially in recent years, the activity has shifted from challenging human limits to serving economic and social development, and the mountaineering industry has become a...
18-year-old student dies after falling off cliff while hiking
Nandu News, reporter Guo Qiming. When traveling during the Qingming Festival, safety must come first. The day before yesterday, an unfortunate incident occurred in the Wutong Mountain Scenic Area. While hiking, one of several vocational school students fell off a cliff and died despite rescue efforts. The victim was only 18 years old. Witnesses said the students had not taken the designated hiking trail, which led to the tragedy. The Wutong Mountain Management Office...
The Diyu Mountaineering Team departs from Lhasa for Everest Base Camp
LHASA REPORT (Special Correspondent Zou Jin, Correspondent Niu Xiaohong) Fourteen members of the advance team from China University of Geosciences' Everest Mountaineering Team will set off today from Lhasa, heading straight to Everest Base Camp. The climb to Everest has officially begun. On March 19 and 20, the Diyu Mountaineering Team departed from Wuhan in two batches to enter Tibet. After arriving in Lhasa, the entire team...
Outdoor Dream Plan ― Explore the Stunning Locations from Jin Yong’s Novels
The recently popular Gore-Tex Outdoor Dream Realization event gave me a bold idea. Since it’s a dream plan, I figured I’d come up with one of my own ― to travel through all the scenic spots described in Jin Yong’s novels. Things like hiking through the “Valley of Heartbreak,” bravely climbing the “Cliff of Heartbreak,” or even taking a road trip from the Mongolian desert to the Iron Spear Temple in Jiaxing. Now that’s how you have fun. I’ve preliminarily selected a few places that left the deepest impression on me when reading the novels. Let’s discuss how to make this “dream plan” truly dreamlike. Purely for fun, all feedback welcome.