Classic Itineraries
Barcelona Hotels: Only Rock Climbers Need Apply
Polish architects plan to build a 100-meter-high rock hotel in Barcelona specifically for rock climbing enthusiasts, called "Barcelona Rock." To stay at this hotel, guests must possess considerable rock climbing skills.
【Mountain and Water Culture Tourism Festival】The first rock climbing invitational tournament was held in Yu’an District
On May 8, athletes were striving to climb in Longjinggou Scenic Area, Lu’an. On that day, the First China Dabie Mountains (Lu’an) Mountain and Water Culture Tourism Festival & the First Rock Climbing Invitational Tournament of Yu’an District was held in Longjinggou Scenic Area. Nearly 50 athletes from 16 teams across the city and specially invited groups participated in the competition. (Photo by Sui Wenjin, reporter of Lu’an News Network...)
The mountaineering team from China University of Geosciences' Everest expedition is about to enter the final summit push phase.
Special dispatch from Everest Base Camp (Reporters: Zou Jin, Cao Zhikai) Yesterday noon, ten yaks loaded with climbing supplies left the base camp for the advance camp. The China University of Geosciences mountaineering team’s Everest climbing activity is about to enter its most critical summit push phase. The ten yaks carried a large amount of supplies, including eight gas cylinders, eight boxes...
The DiDa Mountaineering Team Celebrates the 4th Anniversary of the Beijing Olympic Torch Relay on Everest
Team members raise their glasses to celebrate a birthday party. Special correspondent Zou Jin captured the scene. Around 22:00 yesterday, just after filing his report, Yuan Fudong excitedly ducked into the tent and invited me to a PARTY. “What’s the good news?” I asked, puzzled, while Dongdong played it mysterious. Lujie, the Party group secretary of the mountaineering team, chuckled beside us...
Join the Mountain Climbing and Fitness Festival in Wulian in June
The 2nd "Wuzheng Cup" National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Festival (Wulian Mountain Station) in 2012 will be held on June 9th at Wulian Mountain. It is reported that this year's mountain climbing festival, themed "Exercise for Health, Travel with Joy," will feature activities such as outdoor mountain climbing, cycling, gong and drum performances, and sports fitness shows for middle-aged and elderly people. Mountain climbing enthusiasts can...
Cycling technique: Should you brake with the front or rear brake first?
On the road, as cycling activities continue to grow, more and more enthusiasts are joining in. However, as an outdoor activity involving a certain speed, cycling inherently carries some risks. During rides, cyclists often encounter unpredictable factors such as poor road conditions or sudden pedestrian appearances. Due to individual...
Boating in a “Painting”: The 4 Most Charming Boating Spots in Beijing
In Beijing, you can find boating activities in almost any park. But if you're after charm and atmosphere, you’ll want to seek out those with beautiful scenery and real character. Here are some of the most worthwhile spots for a boating adventure.
Experts advise Asian mothers to ensure their children get outdoor exercise time
A recent research article published on the website of TIME magazine, a U.S. publication, states that the high prevalence of myopia among school-aged children in Asia is likely due to excessive time spent indoors studying and insufficient exposure to natural light. The rate of myopia among adolescents in Asian countries is 2–3 times higher than in the UK. In China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore...
Liu Zhiquan: Exploration should go hand in hand with reverence for nature
Exploration should be premised on reverence for nature, based on serious reflection about the meaning of life, and grounded in maximum risk prevention. During the May flowering season, two tragic pieces of news emerged almost simultaneously: one involved two hikers, four porters, and one guide who encountered an avalanche while trekking through the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon—resulting in two deaths and two injuries. One hiker and the guide trekked for five days and nights to seek help, and rescue efforts are currently underway. The other incident involved seven university students from Tongling, Anhui, who collectively drowned in the Yangtze River near Taiyang Island, with five fatalities and one still undergoing treatment.
What’s the difference between running on a treadmill and running outdoors?
Sohu Sports News Q: What’s the difference between running on a treadmill and running outdoors? A: Running on a treadmill feels somewhat easier on the body because the ground beneath your feet is being pulled backward, and there’s no wind resistance. Outdoor running requires more effort because you have to propel yourself forward step by step. ...
A Testament to Guardianship at 5,200 Meters—The HowToTrip “Snow Mountain Guardians Program” Glacier Expedition
Initiated by the HowToTrip brand, the Snow Mountain Guardians Program promotes safe mountaineering principles, unites various sectors to focus on China’s climbing environment, and advances the development of mountaineering in China. On April 28, the HowToTrip brand gathered representatives from mountaineering, media, nature conservation, and art for a glacier expedition to the snow mountains,...
Rock Climbing: Shennongjia Rock Climbing Challenge Rapidly Recruiting
In May, Shennongjia is blanketed in green mountains and blooming azaleas. To promote the spirit of Emperor Yan and Shennong, honor the virtues of our ancestors, and jointly celebrate the flourishing civilization, the 2012 Shennongjia "Climb the Roof of Central China, Pay Tribute to Emperor Yan, Our Ancestor" event, jointly organized by the Hubei Provincial Tourism Bureau and the People's Government of Shennongjia Forest District, will be officially held on May 16, 2012. ...
Industry insiders say walking to work should be tailored to one’s own physical condition.
Tips for Lanzhou’s “Walking Commuters”: Behind the growing trend of “walking to work,” many have experienced the unique charm of this lifestyle. However, don’t assume that “walking to work” is as simple as just putting one foot in front of the other—there’s actually quite a bit of know-how involved. Our newspaper interviewed experts from the First Hospital of Lanzhou University and industry professionals passionate about “brisk walking” to provide residents who are already “walking to work” or planning to do so with a perfect “walking to work” guidebook, helping you walk in a better and healthier way.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is coming to you at the 2012 Asia Outdoor Exhibition.
The renowned German bicycle brand Bergamont regards the Asia Bike Show as the best platform for entering the Chinese market. It confirmed its participation in the 2012 Asia Bike Show early on and will be located within the German Pavilion. It is reported that Bergamont offers a variety of bike models, including mountain bikes, cross-country bikes, racing bikes, touring bikes, city bikes, fitness...
Olympic Forest Park becomes a running mecca in Beijing; veterans prefer the North Park
For running enthusiasts, Olympic Forest Park is truly an ideal spot. The Beijing Olympic Forest Park stretches under the blue sky at the southern foot of Yangshan. Photo by He Jianyong and Wang Le; text by He Jianyong/Wang Le. If there’s any chance for you as a Beijing resident to have an advantage over the rest of the nation, it’s running at Olympic Forest Park—because this...
The 2012 Asia Bike Show welcomes the participation of several renowned bicycle brands.
The 2012 Asia Bike Show sees the addition of well-known bicycle brands such as Orange, WHEELER, and SAXSO. In addition to the majority of exhibitors from the previous edition returning, the 2012 (second) Asia Bike Show also welcomes many companies and brands participating for the first time. ...
Recommended Running Routes in Shanghai: Break a Sweat Among Green Lungs and Skyscrapers
For those who refuse to settle for suboptimal health and strive for a healthier lifestyle, green lungs amidst urban buildings always offer a place to sweat it out and rejuvenate tired limbs worn down by work. Such perfect spots for running in the city center are rare. Shanghai often leaves an impression...
Spider-Man conquers France's tallest building in under an hour
China News Service, May 11 — According to foreign media reports on the 11th, Alain Robert, known as the "Spider-Man," recently scaled France's tallest building without any aids. He climbed the 231-meter-high structure in less than an hour. Reports say that Robert...
The Green Field Generation II Wilderness Survival Training Camp's event from April 29 to May 1 was successfully concluded.
From April 29 to May 1, 2012, the Green Field Generation II Wilderness Survival Experience Camp was held at the Jundu Mountain Ski Resort in Changping, Beijing, targeting healthy children aged 6–14 from outdoor-loving families (referred to as "Generation II"). The training content for this group of kids included basic wilderness survival knowledge, outdoor hazard avoidance and self-rescue skills, and...
Avalanche Encounter Ends Beihang Mountaineering Team's Snow Dragon Peak Dream
Distant peaks roared as massive snowslides cascaded down the mountain. Amidst the swirling snow mist, Cao Xin, the leader of Beihang’s May Day Snow Dragon Peak team, solemnly waved his hands, signaling a retreat. By around 3 p.m., the entire team had withdrawn to the vicinity of the base camp. As the sky cleared, looking back at the route they had come, many team members knelt down devoutly, praying for Snow Dragon Peak to reveal her...