Classic Itineraries
The average outbound travel spending of China's affluent class ranks first in Asia
A 2011 Visa Global Travel Intentions Study released by Visa shows that China's affluent population is driving the growth of travel consumption. In 2011, the average single outbound trip expenditure of affluent Chinese tourists reached $4,448, higher than that of tourists from other Asian countries and regions, while the average spending of non-affluent individuals was $1,969. ...
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Aerobic Exercise vs. Anaerobic Exercise
Five Elderly People from Rizhao, Shandong Embark on a "Bicycle Journey Across China to Tibet"
Five Senior Cyclists and Their Route On the 8th, at the Wanpingkou Performing Arts Plaza, five senior cyclists with an average age of 55.8 set off on their journey. Their destination is Lhasa, Tibet, covering a one-way distance of 5,288 kilometers, with an estimated minimum of 70 days to reach the Potala Palace. On the morning of the 8th, facing the rising sun, numerous members of the Rizhao Winter Swimming Association gathered at the Wanpingkou Performing Arts Plaza. This time, they were there to cheer on five local cyclists about to embark on a solo bike ride to Lhasa. "We're all old friends. They're heading off on a long trip soon, so we came to see them off," said one of the swimmers.
A hiker died on Mount Ma'anshan just over a month after joining Huawei
Report (By Reporter Pan Yong) Xiao Chen, just 27 years old this year, was from Huazhou, Guangdong. After graduating with a master's degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, he officially joined Huawei on February 25 of this year. This not only made fellow villagers envious but also brought pride to his family. However, unexpectedly, Xiao Chen died during a mountain hike during the Qingming holiday, turning what should have been a joyous occasion into a tragedy...
High cost-performance: Travel across European Schengen countries with a Chinese driver's license
Reporters accompanied BMW owners from Shenzhen and Guangzhou as they personally drove several high-performance beasts in Europe, including the BMW X6 Hybrid, X5M, 5 Series M, and 5 Series GT, experiencing the local culture of Munich, Germany, admiring the nobility of Neuschwanstein Castle, and encountering the charming towns of Austria, the country of music. Through this journey,...
The National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference is set to open in Qingdao
Qingdao, People's Daily Online, April 8 (Reporter Yang Hong) — The opening ceremony of the 2012 National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference and the Qingdao Outdoor Mountain Climbing and Fitness Festival will be held on April 22 at the People’s Square in Chengyang District. With the themes “Mass Sports Make the City Healthier” and “Happy Climbing, Experience a Healthy Life,” the event aims to...
Gasherbrum I, the first successful winter ascent in Polish mountaineering history
At 8:30 AM local time on March 9, 2012, Polish climbers Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab reached the summit of Gasherbrum I (located in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan). This was also the first successful winter ascent of the peak by Polish athletes. On that day, alpine-style climber Gerfried G...
Climbing maniacs race up cliffs, conquering the Alps to set new records
Oriental Sports Daily By our reporter Zhang Li (Weibo) Most climbers need at least two days to conquer the mysterious and perilous north face of the Eiger in the Alps, but Switzerland’s fastest climber, Ueli Steck, can do it in under three hours. And the north face of the Matterhorn, which most people take all day to climb...
Yusu: Launch of the 2012 Brand Strategy Upgrade Event "Trend & Business Leadership"
The Yusu brand strategy upgrade was launched. On April 8, the Yusu 2012 Brand Strategy Upgrade Press Conference and the 2012 Autumn New Product Order Fair, themed "Trend & Business Leadership," were grandly held at the headquarters of Yusu (Fujian) Sports Goods Co., Ltd. Dealers of the Yusu brand from all over the country gathered to exchange ideas and discuss the development of Yusu in 2012...
Climbing on steep rocks leads to danger as tourists get trapped on Ghost-Frightening Peak
Rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, mountain biking, rollerblading, off-roading, mud running, zip-lining... Can you imagine a scene where twenty outdoor sports take turns in the spotlight? From May 10 to 13, the four-day First National Outdoor Sports Competition and China Ninghai Outdoor Sports Festival is set to kick off at the birthplace of "China Tourism Day"―...
Cycling pioneer never bought a car — cycled around China in the 1980s
The cycling journey of Zheng Qunli was reported by Changjiang Daily on May 17, 1981. Thirty-one years ago, he rode from Guiyang to Hankou. Known as “China’s No. 1 Cyclist,” he has never owned a car and continues cycling to this day. On the 4th, “Zheng Qunli, China’s No. 1 Cyclist” uploaded a clipping of the May 17, 1981, Changjiang Daily on Weibo. This yellowed piece of newsprint...
Outdoor gear shops "do business while having fun"
A group of well-equipped hikers camping in the wild In recent years, outdoor hiking has gradually gained popularity. Reporters learned from several local outdoor gear shops and outdoor sections in malls that, besides selling related products, these stores also run their own QQ groups, Weibo accounts, or forums, and frequently organize hiking trips for customers. Some outdoor gear shops...
Bicycle riders often encounter troubles; Pan Shiyi was once stopped by security guards
The traffic environment is not yet “bike-friendly” for green travel “At one restaurant, three security guards stopped me from riding my bicycle. I asked them if there was any official document stating this rule. They almost beat me up, and when more people gathered to watch, I ran away. Riding a bike comes with risks.” Recently, well-known figure Pan Shiyi shared this personal experience on Sina Weibo...
How to Communicate with Horses
On April 3rd, the National Hiking Day, organized by Beijing Daily Hiking Sports Center and sponsored by "China's No.1 Micro Outdoor Brand" RAX, was enthusiastically held in regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Zhaoxing, Chengdu, Changchun, and Dalian. As the sixth consecutive National Hiking Day and coinciding with the Qingming holiday, this event attr...
The 2nd PSAChina International Photography Competition is now fully underway
The 2nd PSAChina International Photography Competition (2nd PSAChina International Exhibition of Photography) has officially commenced (registration website: http://salon.psachina.org). Building on its consecutive certification by the Photographic Society of America (PSA), this year the competition has also added...
The first National Outdoor Sports Games is set to be held in Ninghai, Zhejiang.
Can you imagine a scene where twenty outdoor sports — such as rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, kayaking, mountain biking, rollerblading, off-roading, mud running, and zip-lining — take turns taking center stage? From May 10 to 13, a four-day event, the first National Outdoor Sports Games and China Ninghai Outdoor Sports Festival, will soon be held in...
A climbing wall has been built on campus.
The Evening News reporter Yang Yuhong reports: The physical fitness of primary and secondary school students has been declining year by year. How can we boost students' interest and enthusiasm in sports? Recently, Nanyang High School in Xuhui District introduced an elective course — "Rock Climbing" — which has been well received by students. It is reported that the school will build a climbing wall inside the gymnasium to give more students the opportunity to experience this challenging sport...
What to watch for in equestrian events: A guide to dressage competitions
Equestrianism is a sport where humans and horses compete together, and it is also the only Olympic event where men and women compete on equal terms. The Olympic equestrian program consists of three disciplines: dressage, show jumping, and eventing, each divided into individual and team events. Dressage is also known as "equestrian ballet," requiring riders to guide their horses...
The 4th National Mountain Accident Investigation and Rescue Technology Training Seminar
On April 6, the "4th National Mountain Accident Investigation and Rescue Technology Training Seminar" was held in Dapeng New Area. The event was organized by the China Mountaineering Association, the Guangzhou Municipal Government Emergency Office, the Shenzhen Mountaineering and Outdoor Sports Association, and other institutions. More than 70 participants from relevant organizations across over 20 provinces and cities attended the training seminar. At the opening ceremony of the seminar...
British climber aims to take Olympic medal to Everest to fulfill 88-year-old dream
On March 26, British mountaineer Ken Curran announced that he plans to take an Olympic medal to Mount Everest to fulfill an unfulfilled wish made by climbing pioneers 88 years ago. Curran, who has climbed Everest nine times, told the BBC that this move is to commemorate a 1922 climbing expedition. That year, a team including several British...