Classic Itineraries
Beware of outdoor companies scamming money — the Xisha Islands are not yet open to the public
Signing up with a travel agency for a mystery tour to the Xisha Islands, paying a deposit, only to encounter a typhoon and wait in Hainan for a week, with each person spending over 2,000 yuan. Upon returning, they tried to contact the outdoor company for a refund, but the company delayed returning the money. Recently, citizens including Mr. Zhu and other travelers filed complaints with the industrial and commercial authorities. The day before yesterday, there was finally a resolution — the outdoor company is willing...
Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness While Traveling
1. Orange Peel: About an hour before traveling, fold a fresh orange peel outward, then inward, and squeeze it with your fingers against both nostrils so that an aromatic oil mist sprays out. Inhale it 10 or more times. Repeat this method anytime during the journey as needed. 2. Fresh Ginger: While in transit, hold a slice of fresh ginger and place it under your nose...
The Kolumb outdoor team is set to compete in the Baise race, going head-to-head with 20 top teams from around the world
From April 25 to 28, the 5th China Baise Leye International Mountain Outdoor Sports Challenge will be held in Leye County, Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. During the event, the Kolumb (Kolon Step) outdoor team will compete in the Baise race for the fourth time, facing off against teams from Sweden, the UK, the US, Denmark, the Philippines, New Zealand, Canada, Australia...
12-year-old boy imitates rock climbing and falls off cliff; family presents banner of gratitude
“I sprinted over there as fast as I could, hoping to catch the person before they fell,” Huang Chao said. There was a slope beneath the cliff covered in soil. He saw the climber fall onto the slope and then tumble down into the dry riverbed below. Our newspaper, April 17 (Reporters: Liu Wei; Correspondents: Hu Kegang, Chen Guangxin) — A 12-year-old boy...
Rock climbing: American climber free-solos 1,800-meter peak
Today, as TV variety shows evolve, talent competitions are declining, dating shows are losing steam, and extreme challenge reality shows are emerging as a new trend. Many TV networks are diving into this genre, and tomorrow Hunan TV will air its first-ever extreme challenge reality show, *Mango Big Live*. Renowned American climber Dean Potter will...
No need to go outdoors for rock climbing—scratch that itch at home
Ever seen creative rock climbing that doesn’t require going outside? You can show off your skills right on the walls of your own home. Recently, Deng Lin, a rock climbing enthusiast in Wenjiang’s Nanxun Avenue Section 2 Xingsheng Jiayuan residential community, has been planning her own “home rock climbing gym”: she’s transforming the walls on both sides of her dining room into rock surfaces and installing climbing holds of various sizes for practice...
The Qianku Outdoor Hiking Club held a hiking competition
Cangnan News Network, April 24 — To celebrate May Day and Youth Day, the Qianku Outdoor Hiking Club held a hiking competition yesterday. At 10 a.m. that day, upon the starting signal, 30 hiking enthusiasts from the Qianku Outdoor Hiking Club set off from the entrance of Qianku Park. The hiking route spanned approximately 5 kilometers in total. ...
An experienced hiker in Jinhua broke his leg while taking an unfamiliar mountain route
Zhejiang Online, April 25 — Yesterday at noon, Mr. Ying, a resident of Yongkang, called the hotline of Zhezhong City News: Over twenty villagers from our village went hiking together on Longxi Mountain, and one of them broke his leg on the way down. Reporter’s verification: Longxi Mountain is located in Shizhu Town, Yongkang, with an elevation of 516 meters. Due to its beautiful scenery, it often attracts hiking enthusiasts...
China and Pakistan form a friendly mountaineering team to jointly climb Spantik Peak
CNG (China Golden News) Beijing, April 25 (Reporter Zhang Shuzhuo) The China-Pakistan Friendly Mountaineering Team was officially formed in Beijing on the 24th. The team will carry out joint mountaineering activities on Pakistan’s Spantik Peak from June 15 to July 30 this year. In order to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the mountaineering communities of the two countries, implement...
The 6th Jiyuan Wangwushan International Tourism Mountaineering Festival Successfully Held
By Li Guoying and Zuo Chaojun from Dongfang Today, with photos by Chen Litao. The 6th Jiyuan Wangwushan International Tourism Mountaineering Festival, jointly organized by the People’s Government of Jiyuan City and Henan Investment Group, was grandly held on April 21 at the Wangwushan Scenic Area in Jiyuan City. Zhang Fengyou, Deputy Director of the Henan Provincial Tourism Administration; Mei Baoju, Deputy Director of the Henan Provincial Sports Bureau; Zhu Lianchang, General Manager of Henan Investment Group; Wang Yuyan, Deputy Secretary and Acting Mayor of Jiyuan Municipal Party Committee; as well as representatives from tourism bureaus of various cities in the Central Plains Economic Zone, over 20 travel agencies from surrounding areas, and more than 20 media outlets attended the opening ceremony.
The 2018 Chengdu International RV Camping and Outdoor Tourism Exhibition is coming soon
From October 26–28, 2018, the 2018 Chengdu International RV Camping and Outdoor Tourism Exhibition and the 19th Asia-Pacific RV Camping Conference will be held at the Chengdu Palm World RV Campsite in Youai Town, Pixian District, Chengdu. The event aims to present a comprehensive and exciting showcase of RVs and camping products for exhibitors, visitors, and car enthusiasts across Southwest China...
Screening of the Mountaineering Adventure Film "Dance of Freedom" by Yan Dongdong and Zhou Peng in the Gongga Mountain Area
April 26. The 2011 mountaineering adventure blockbuster "Dance of Freedom" by TNF-sponsored athletes Yan Dongdong and Zhou Peng was screened at the Megaplex Cinema in Sanlitun, Beijing. Hundreds of people attended the screening. "Dance of Freedom" is a film about Yan Dongdong and Zhou Peng's mountaineering adventures in the Gongga Mountain area, TheNorthFac...
Climbing Life: How Rock Climbing Made My Life Too Busy to Slack Off
According to a report by the British newspaper *Daily Mail* on the 15th, an extreme sport craze called "naked rock climbing" has swept through the US and the UK. Climbers scale cliffs without any ropes or equipment, relying solely on their bare hands—and without wearing any clothes. "Naked rock climbing" is the brainchild of Dean, a California-based photographer and rock climbing enthusiast. He says this form of climbing is "the purest..."
Firefighters braved the rain to rescue lost hikers in the mountains
With the help of rescuers, after more than two hours of emergency rescue, at 2:30 pm, the seven stranded hikers safely reached the foot of the mountain. Zhejiang Daily News: "I'm trapped in the mountains and can't get down, come and save me!" At 11:29 am today, the Yongkang City Fire Brigade received an alarm reporting that seven hikers were trapped in the mountains, one of whom...
Female college student fractures lumbar spine during rock climbing practice; school compensates 90,000 RMB
Southeast Net-Hai Xia Dao Bao, April 26 (Reporters Chen Jie, correspondent Ting Hai) A female college student suffers a Grade 9 disability from a rock climbing fall—should the school be held liable? Yesterday, the Xiamen Intermediate People’s Court issued a final verdict ordering a university in Jimei to pay 90,844 RMB in compensation. The injured student, Xiao Cui, was a freshman at a university in Jimei. She was...
Recommended self-driving route to Huanghua Water Great Wall during May Day for flower viewing
The Water Great Wall Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Huairou District, adjacent to Changping and Yanqing. Known for its unique landscapes and famed for its beauty, it is a tourism and leisure destination that integrates lush green mountains, clear waters, and the ancient Great Wall. The area boasts picturesque scenery where mountains and water coexist in harmony, complemented by the majestic views of the ancient Great Wall. It combines the charm of southern water towns with the rugged landscape of northern China, hence earning the reputation of “Scenes beyond the frontier, charm of Jiangnan — all at the Water Great Wall.”
Pilgrims trekking through snow-capped mountains and canyons: Ten routes to Tibet
A Tibetan pilgrim crawling to Lhasa on a rocky dirt road, traveling with his family, camping and cooking along the way—from Lijiang to Lhasa. This nearly 2,000-kilometer journey has never lacked human presence: pilgrims, cyclists, volunteers, road and bridge builders, college students hitchhiking, stationed soldiers, women sowing seeds by the Lancang River...
We are grassroots sports enthusiasts: triathlon is not out of reach
Dang Qi competing in a triathlon. The Olympic Forest Park, with its fresh greenery, is refreshing. "Tongfu Inn," a name that carries a hint of camaraderie yet feels warm, is home to a group of badminton enthusiasts. Wednesday, April 18th, was the day for Tongfu Inn's activity. Walking into the Huìwén Middle School badminton hall...
A 9-year-old American girl successfully climbs a cliff in the Rocky Mountains
According to the UK's The Sun on September 28, a 9-year-old American girl recently conquered a cliff in the North American Rocky Mountains through rock climbing, making her the youngest person ever to do so. The report states that 9-year-old Stella Noble...
American rock climbing expert dies in fall, leaving many young fans heartbroken
Xinhua News Agency, December 9 — According to U.S. media reports, experienced American rock climbing expert Ryan 0? fell to his death while climbing a 10-story crane at Purdue University. At least two witnesses told police that at 3:13 a.m., Yang was swinging on the crane’s arm before he ultimately fell...