Classic Itineraries
Three “hikers” lost on Shaodi Ding in Shaoguan rescued
Reporters learned yesterday from the Qujiang District government of Shaoguan City that after a three-hour search deep in the mountains, three “hikers” who had gone missing on Shaodi Ding — known in the hiking community as “the ultimate self-inflicted challenge in Guangdong” — were successfully rescued. It is understood that three hikers from the Pearl River Delta region set off together to explore the mountains of Shaodi Ding in Luokeng Town, Qujiang District, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province, on May 25...
The countdown to the Universiade: 100-day event held in Tianjin, featuring a mountain climbing competition
Tianjin, May 31, 2012 (Sports) (4) 100-day countdown event for the 9th National University Games held in Tianjin On May 31, university students participated in a mountain climbing competition. On the same day, the 100-day countdown ceremony to the 9th National University Games, along with the unveiling of the official song and promotional slogans, was held at Tui Shan Park in Tianjin. Volunteer...
Beautiful walking trails fulfill the elderly's dream of mountain climbing
In the morning in Tongwu Village, Zhuantang, the air is filled with the fragrance of tea trees. On the vast tea-covered mountains, a slightly hunched figure is climbing uphill with light and agile steps. The elderly climber is Zou Junsheng, who is 72 years old this year. Five years ago, for the sake of his health, Zou Junsheng, along with other elderly villagers, started climbing mountains...
Henan’s Jigong Mountain Scenic Area Offers Half-Price Entry for Visitors Born in the Year of the Rooster or Surnamed Ji
“Shocking Marketing at Jigong Mountain: Visitors Born in the Year of the Rooster or Surnamed Ji Can Enter at Half Price.” For days, news that Henan’s Jigong Mountain Scenic Area was offering half-price tickets to visitors born in the Year of the Rooster or surnamed Ji has gone viral online, drawing public attention. On the 29th, a person in charge at China CYTS Tours Holding (Xinyang) Jigong Mountain Scenic Area confirmed to reporters that the online reports were...
Osprey is set to release its 2013 spring collection, focusing on lightweight design and user-friendly features.
On June 30, 2012, the U.S. backpack brand Osprey will hold its 2013 spring collection dealer ordering event in Shanghai. Dealers from across the country will gather to celebrate Osprey’s impressive international achievements in recent years and, together with Extreme Home, unveil the highly anticipated 2013 spring flagship models...
The minimum cost to commercially summit Mount Everest is 280,000 yuan; monopoly by climbing companies sparks controversy
Currently, the Everest route is crowded, and reception capacity is limited. "A student from Tibet Sacred Mountain Expedition Company, who was lying in a tent with an oxygen mask on, and I were at 7,800 meters altitude in strong winds, begging for help." On May 22, a netizen with the username "Tianhan QInlu" posted a plea for help on Weibo, claiming they were "kidnapped"...
The Green Field Salon’s Langfang Edition Outdoor Safety Knowledge Public Lecture Concludes Successfully
On May 26, 2012, in this summer blooming with flowers, outstanding Green Field leaders San, Xiaoma Shitu, the Soul Across Time and Space, and Green Field Headquarters’ Kunnier were invited by the Langfang edition organizers to attend this lecture in Langfang. Green Field Outdoor passionately shared outdoor knowledge, skills, and safety awareness with more hiking enthusiasts, receiving a positive response and active participation from...
Italy's national treasure-level racing bike brand MCIPOLLINI makes a stunning debut at the Asian Cycling Expo
It is reported that Taicang Youshi Trading Co., Ltd. will not only continue to showcase its represented Japanese cycling computer brand CATEYE and its own children’s bike brand LUBIDA at this expo, but the company will also make a glamorous appearance with the renowned Italian racing bike brand MCIPOLLINI at this year’s Asian Cycling Expo. The MCIPOLLINI brand...
Shenzhen Himalaya to Unveil Over Ten Brands at 2012 Asia Outdoor
As a professional multi-brand outdoor gear distributor, Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co., Ltd. will showcase outdoor products from more than ten North American brands—including Outdoor Research, Vasque, Black Diamond, and MSR—at the 7th Asia Outdoor, held in Nanjing from July 26–29. With over thirty years of...
Haibike is seeking domestic agents and will participate in the "Business Matching" event at the 2012 Asia Bike Show
On the 30th, the "Sichuan Provincial Tourism Regulations (Revised Draft Amendment)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Revised Draft") was submitted for the third review at the 30th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 11th Sichuan Provincial People's Congress. The "Revised Draft" addresses the protection of tourism resources, the tourism development leading group, tourism standardization, tourism safety, tourism administration, and related legal liabilities...
The Farming University Peak Cloud Society held a 2012 Karuxiong Peak Climbing Defense Meeting
Report (by Yao Fengzhen): On May 21, the Farming University Peak Cloud Society, a member club of the College Students' Tourism Practice Camp under the China All Media Alliance of Universities, held a 2012 Karuxiong Peak Climbing Defense Meeting at China Agricultural University. The meeting introduced their plan to climb Karuxiong Peak this summer with the theme of “Investigating Plant Diversity in Southern Tibet.” The climb...
3 Thieves scale 6-story buildings by hand – The "Gecko Gang" trained in rock climbing just to steal
Our newspaper reports (reporter Ke Xue, correspondent Ding Qigang) Like geckos, frequently scaling high-rise buildings to commit thefts, video surveillance somehow fails to spot them. The Sichuan-based "Gecko Gang" has recently carried out over 30 thefts in Wuhan. Yesterday, police in Dongxihu district launched a crackdown, arresting three thieves in one fell swoop. Since April this year, in Wujiashan...
The hiking trails on Yakushima Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will become smoke-free
The "Yakushima Mountain Use Countermeasures Council," formed by Japan's Ministry of the Environment and related authorities in Kagoshima Prefecture, has recently decided to voluntarily implement a no-smoking policy (with exceptions) along the hiking routes leading to the Jōmon Sugi tree on Yakushima Island (located in Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture). On the hiking trail from the Arakawa Trailhead to the Jōmon Sugi...
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Bodies of Everest Climbing Victims Brought Back to Kathmandu [HD]
On May 29, 2012, local time, the bodies of climbers who had died on Everest were transported back to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Officials from Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation confirmed on May 22 that at least four foreign climbers had died in recent days while returning from climbing Mount Everest from the Nepali side, including one Chinese climber...
The "ticket" to summit Everest costs 280,000 yuan
"The student from Tibet Sacred Mountain Expedition who was tied up lay in the tent breathing oxygen, while I was calling for help at 7,800 meters in strong winds." On May 22, a netizen with the username "Tianhan Qinqu" posted a plea for help on Weibo, claiming they were "kidnapped" less than 8,000 meters up Everest. "Tianhan Qinqu," whose real name is Wang Tianhan...
Sichuan plans to require approval for tour operators organizing mountain climbing activities
On the 30th, the "Sichuan Provincial Tourism Regulations (Revised Draft Amendment)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Revised Draft") was submitted for the third review at the 30th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 11th Sichuan Provincial People's Congress. The "Revised Draft" includes amendments related to the protection of tourism resources, the tourism development leading group, tourism standardization, tourism safety, tourism administration, and related legal liabilities...
German Elder Climbs Everest to Clean Up Trash
According to news from the China Mountaineering Association, the 2012 National Mass Mountain Climbing Fitness Conference (Weihai Station) and the 2nd "Yida Cup" Weihai Kunlun Mountain Happy Mountain Climbing Festival were recently held in Xinzhuan Village, Jieshi Town. Over 3,000 male and female participants from Shandong, Liaoning, Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, and other regions began their ascent toward the 7-kilometer...
Over 3,000 participants in the Wendeng Station of the National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference
According to news from the Chinese Mountaineering Association, the 2012 National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference (Wendeng Station) and the 2nd Weihai Kunlun Mountain Happy Mountain Climbing Festival, jointly sponsored by Yida Cup, were recently held in Xinzhuan Village, Jieshi Town. Over 3,000 male and female participants from Shandong, Liaoning, Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, and other regions set off towards the 7-kilometer...
Review of the Himalaya HT9502 Double Tent
Brand: Himalaya HT9502 Double-Layer Tent Size: 210*140*110cm Outer Tent Fabric: 210T Polyester with PU3000 Waterproof Coating and Stitch-Sealed Seams Inner Tent Fabric: Breathable Cloth + B3 Nylon Mesh Floor Mat: 210T Polyester with PU5000 Waterproof Coating and Stitch-Sealed Seams Pole Material: High-Strength Fiberglass Rods Weight: 2.1kg (including stakes weight) Package...
Comparison of Inflatable Mats and EVA Foam Mats
(1) Functions of a Sleeping Mat: 1. Protection from uneven surfaces. Since it’s hard to find a flat spot when camping in the wild, sleeping can be quite uncomfortable. Using a sleeping mat greatly improves the situation. 2. Insulation. When camping outdoors, your body is usually in direct contact with the ground (the insulation effect of the tent floor alone is minimal)...