Classic Itineraries
A traffic police officer in Wuxi cycled 1,883 kilometers back to his hometown in just 13 days
Thirteen days, 16 cities, 1,883 kilometers... Zhang Feilong, a 25-year-old traffic police officer from Wuxi, rode a mountain bike all the way from Wuxi, Jiangsu to his hometown in Fuxin, Liaoning. In 13 days, he spent 2,400 yuan, wore out his mountain bike, lost 16 kilograms, and when he stood before friends and family, some barely recognized him. After the official Weibo account of the Wuxi Public Security Bureau...
Littering by Travelers Damages the Environment of China’s “Northern Shangri-La”
The rapeseed flower seas in Lüjiang Village were damaged due to unrestricted access by photography enthusiasts. With its vast rapeseed fields attracting numerous tourists, Lüjiang has been dubbed the “Northern Shangri-La.” While the influx of visitors has boosted the village's economy, cleaning up litter left behind and protecting the rapeseed flowers have become significant challenges. Lüjiang Village is located in the northeastern part of Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, Dandong...
Seattle: A Miniature City Time-Travel Journey
The Washington State Department of Transportation has recently added a new ferry route between Seattle and Vashon Island. With the new route in place, the round trip between Seattle and Vashon Island takes only about 20 minutes, with dozens of ferry crossings available daily. Covering an area of 96 square kilometers, Vashon Island was officially named in May 1792, and has since remained...
Gray Line Double Decker Bus Tour – New York’s “Star Tour”
You don’t have to go to Hollywood to see celebrities. Welcome to the “Star Tour” by Gray Line in New York. The “Star Tour” is a promotional campaign launched by Gray Line Sightseeing Buses in New York City. Each red double-decker Gray Line bus touring on the “Star Tour” route is a moving exhibition hall, showcasing...
AVIS introduces a new "Pick Up & Go" service
The global leader in car rental, AVIS, launched a new AvisPreferred (Overseas Premium Program) membership service in early June, offering members enhanced convenience. Starting this summer, AvisPreferred members will enjoy three additional benefits, which are...
The scenery in Beigou, Fangshan, Beijing, is uniquely beautiful, perfect for hiking and self-driving tours.
The former black mine area has transformed into New Beigou, bringing good news to outdoor enthusiasts who love traveling in southern Fangshan. No need to worry about a one-day trip to Shidu being too monotonous, or putting effort into “pioneering” a brand-new destination. Just follow National Highway 108, stopping and going as you please, taking in the beautiful sights along the northern part of Fangshan—either with your eyes or keeping them in your heart...
2012 Xinghai Piano Cup China Celebrity Horse Owners (30km) Cross-Country Invitational
The 2012 Xinghai Piano Cup China Celebrity Horse Owners (30km) Cross-Country Invitational and the second leg of the Beijing Equestrian Association Barrel Racing Series — the Gushimuying Cowboy Barrel Racing Competition — concluded successfully. The inaugural 2012 Xinghai Piano Cup China Celebrity Horse Owners (30km) Cross-Country Invitational and cowboy barrel racing competition took place on June 17, 2012, at the Bashang Grasslands in Fengning County, Hebei Province...
White-collar biker pedals 10,000 km to Tibet, claims legs move 36,000 times daily
Liu Haifeng cycling on the plateau His greatest dream has always been to one day leave his footprints in Tibet. With unwavering determination for this dream, he cycled 5,100 km one way in 58 days to reach Lhasa, calling it emulating the “Journey to the West” of Tang Seng. On the 26th, reporters met Liu Haifeng, the Journey to the West traveler who had just returned home, in Dacheng County, Hebei Province. ...
Troops guarding a bridge in Medog rescue hikers engulfed by a mudslide
On June 24, six hikers trekking over the Duoxiongla Snow Mountain encountered a sudden landslide. Four tourists were engulfed by a mudslide. The soldiers from the "Model Border Garrison Battalion of Medog," who rushed to the scene upon hearing the news, carried out a 50-minute life-or-death rescue and successfully led the trapped tourists to safety. "People's Liberation Army, help!" At 17:55 on June 24...
A 78-year-old man from Shanxi rides 100,000 km solo
On June 19, Mr. Hu, a cycling enthusiast in Taiyuan, happened to meet an elderly Sichuan cycling friend, Mr. Jin Hongyuan, who was nearly 80 years old and cycling alone at a bicycle shop in the provincial capital. At such an advanced age, the experience of cycling into Tibet five times solo and covering 100,000 km across China left Mr. Hu in awe. "Even we young people don't..."
3 hikers die in fall while climbing Phoenix Ridge in Beijing
At around 5 p.m. on the 26th, two women and one man fell off a cliff in the northern scenic area of Phoenix Ridge, and all three died. Due to slippery roads caused by rain, as of 9 p.m. last night, rescuers temporarily withdrew to prepare a new rescue plan. Haidian police said the details are under investigation. Rescuers rushed to the Phoenix Ridge scenic area carrying first aid kits. Yesterday afternoon,...
The Hubei Huangshi Senior Hiking Team plans to complete the Long March hiking route
On the 27th, the Huangshi City Senior Sports Association Hiking Team will head to Sichuan, planning to complete the final leg of the "Long March Hiking Journey." It is reported that the team plans to cover the entire route of the Red Army’s Long March in six segments over five years.
Zero-distance seamless waterproofing ―― CARAVA’s waterproof technology in jackets explained
Established in 2003, CARAVA has a nine-year history. Over the past decade of rapid growth in China’s outdoor industry, this six-letter brand logo has accompanied outdoor enthusiasts every step of the way. Since CARAVA’s professional mountaineering apparel entered the Chinese outdoor market in 2005, its products have developed steadily and gained strong favor in the outdoor market...
Dotori Teams Up with Asia Outdoor to Host the First Slacklining Competition at the Outdoor Expo
This year at the Asia Outdoor Exhibition in Nanjing, Dotori will hold the first-ever slacklining competition in Hall EF. In addition to the competition, there will also be demonstrations and coaching sessions by internationally renowned slackliners from GIBBON. The 2012 First China Slacklining Championship has limited spots available—only 32 participants for both the speed race and the jump challenge. Registration closes once the quotas are filled...
ROYALWAY The King's Path ― Freedom, Nobility, Purity, Bravery
Legend has it that at the snow-capped summits of the Alps, in places rarely visited by humans, grows a “mountain rose” that fears no cold. Whoever can pick it will be blessed by the gods. And there is only one mysterious “King’s Path” leading to this place, known as ROYALWAY. In the early 19th century, the young crown prince of Sweden’s Bernadotte...
2012 China · Shenzhen EZON Themed Exchange Event
At 16:00 on June 29, 2012, the 2012 China · Shenzhen EZON themed exchange event "Outdoor Technology, Intelligent Sports" was held in the Laurel Hall of Hall 1 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (the 23rd China International Watch & Clock Fair). The event was hosted by the China Clock & Watch Association, organized by Shenzhen EZON Electronic Co., Ltd., supported by the Shenzhen Clock & Watch Industry Association...
Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area responds to camp turning into a garbage dump, stating cleanup has been completed
Staff from the scenic area's outdoor activities management center cleaning up garbage by hand Preliminary view of the cleaned-up Siguniang Mountain Dafeng Camp Recently, media reported that "Siguniang Mountain Dafeng Camp is surrounded by garbage everywhere, a shocking sight—the Dafeng mountaineering camp has become a huge garbage dump," sparking online controversy. In response, ...
Hong Kong-based serviceman runs 30km after fracturing leg in cross-country race
Sergeant Li Mao vows never to give up the race
UK study says exercising in natural environments benefits mental health
UK researchers’ latest report states that surveys of many regular exercisers show that working out in natural settings such as forests and parks helps relieve stress and depression, improves mental well-being, and that the benefits are far greater than exercising indoors, such as in gyms. Researchers from the University of Glasgow in the UK and other institutions recently...
Severe Landslide Disaster: Self-Drive Tourists Advised to Avoid Sichuan-Tibet Highway Recently
The landslide disaster that occurred on the 23rd at K3404 on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway in Mangkang County, Tibet, formed a barrier lake, leading to a complete traffic interruption. The clearance is extremely difficult, and it is estimated that the road will not reopen for at least another 15 days. The Fourth Brigade of the Armed Police Traffic Force, responsible for emergency repair and road maintenance on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, specifically reminds self-driving tourists traveling in and out of Tibet to avoid the Sichuan-Tibet Highway for the time being...