Classic Itineraries
A Handsome Post-80s Guy Spends 40 Days Crossing Hoh Xil
With just a backpack and some basic necessities, an 80s-born young man from Shijiazhuang spent 40 days hiking across Hoh Xil and finally arrived in Lhasa, fulfilling a long-held dream. On July 8, Zhang Chang, a young man from Shijiazhuang, set out with his dream and longing for Tibet, teaming up with a fellow traveler during the summer vacation. The two of them...
"China's No. 1 Hiker" Li Changbo Stranded in Jinan
On the evening of August 11, a man sought help at Wand Police Station, claiming he had hiked from Beijing to Changqing and, due to exhaustion, asked the police to help him find a place to stay for the night. The duty officers learned through questioning that the man seeking help was named Li Changbo, a native of Jiangyuan County, Jilin Province. He had previously worked at the Jiangyuan County Health Bureau but quit his job in 2003...
Swiss Couple Cycles 20,000 Kilometers Around the World to Protect Black Bears
A Swiss couple cycled 20,000 kilometers around the world. China was their final stop. Here, they rode “for the black bears.” After completing their journey, they came to Chengdu with the hope of “protecting black bears,” ready to promote their environmental advocacy and do something for the bears. Yesterday, they had just...
Three Xinxiang cyclists ride 9,200 kilometers to retrace the Long March route
Key Highlights: On August 11, after 105 days, passing through 13 provinces including Henan, Anhui, Hubei, and Jiangxi, covering a total distance of over 9,200 kilometers, three cyclists safely returned to Xinxiang. On August 11, after 105 days, passing through 13 provinces including Henan, Anhui, Hubei, and Jiangxi, covering a total distance of over 9,200 kilometers, three cyclists safely returned...
Glamorous female jockeys and majestic horses steal the spotlight at Ordos Horse Festival
Over 60 glamorous female jockeys and more than 100 world-class horses made a stunning appearance on the streets of Kangbashi New District, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. These were the participants of the "2nd Ordos Dalad Banner International Horse Culture Festival" holding their inaugural parade. In the post-Start of Autumn season, the Ordos Plateau boasts clear skies and light clouds, with hundreds...
Top 10 Secrets to Prepare for a Cycling Marathon
Among various cycling events, marathon rides are arguably the most thrilling and challenging. However, once you master the essentials, you can enjoy a dreamlike experience—effortless pedaling, great company, and the satisfying feeling of crossing the finish line. On the flip side, without the right approach, endless suffering may plague you throughout the ride. Pain or pleasure? In truth, the secret to success lies in preparation.
Six Post-90s Boys Travel Across China for 300 Yuan, Passing Through Over 50 Cities
Wu Huifeng and Zou Jiahong take a group photo after arriving in Beijing. Six post-90s boys, each carrying 300 yuan, completed a nationwide graduation trip in 24 days. At around 6 p.m. on the 13th, the group finally reached their destination, Beijing. Along the way, they passed through over 50 cities of various sizes, covering a journey of...
Man walks on a tightrope at 1,800 meters above ground relying only on body balance
The man wore only a safety rope and relied solely on his body to maintain balance as he walked across a tightrope suspended 1,800 meters above the ground. Recently, an adrenaline-pumping high-altitude tightrope walk took place in the mountains of the Wendelstein in southern Germany, where a brave athlete walked across a tightrope set up at a height of...
The Four-Nation Warriors' Expedition Team Departs for Australia on the 24th to Cross the Desert
Rock climbers check in at the Great Temple Rock Climbing Area. This summer, enjoy a climbing journey with "Rock China." As members of the route-setting team arrive one after another, the Yingxi Rock Climbers Exchange Meet officially kicked off at the Great Temple Rock Climbing Area in Yingxi Peak Forest on August 18. Numerous rock climbers from Guangdong came to join the Rock China team and spent two...
The 2012 Columbia Cup Sanfo Outdoor Triathlon came to a successful close on August 18.
The 2012 Columbia Cup Sanfo Outdoor Triathlon was the thirteenth edition of this exciting event organized by Sanfo Outdoor since 2000. Starting as a member experience, evolving through various integrated activities and trials, it has now grown to attract many professional athletes while still retaining the team relay race format for the experience group...
A Summer Cycling Adventure on the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway by College Students
From Yecheng in Xinjiang at an altitude of 1,360 meters to the Xinjiang-Tibet border at 5,397 meters, the over 1,100-kilometer-long "Xinjiang-Tibet Highway" crosses five mountains with altitudes exceeding 5,000 meters, earning it the title of "the highest-altitude road in the world." Gravel, heavy snow, headwinds, thin air, and even the elusive wolves and barren no-man’s-land all shroud it in a veil of mystery and danger. Yet, even this place—treacherous enough to challenge motor vehicles—is no obstacle for the wheels of cycling enthusiasts.
Bicycle Wedding Stuns Ice City Streets
On the morning of the 20th, an unusual bridal procession appeared on the streets of Harbin. The groom, bride, and wedding guests all rode bicycles to the ceremony. This unique way of getting married caught the eye of many citizens, who stopped in their tracks to offer admiration and blessings to the couple. Around 8 a.m....
Octogenarian Loves Cycling: Creative Homemade Bike Modifications
82-Year-Old Cycling Enthusiast Zhan Ziran — Profile: Zhan Ziran, age 82, from Badou, Wanjiang, has been cycling consistently for 22 years since the age of 60, and his health has improved year after year. Whether in the morning or evening, on the roads of Badou, Wanjiang, near the Municipal Government or Cultural Square, you can often spot an elderly man in his eighties riding a bicycle he modified himself...
Senior Travelers from Dalian Reenact "Journey to the East"
"We will definitely return laden with the most beautiful sights from the easternmost part of our country—off we go!" Five "senior travelers" shouted their slogan as they bid farewell to several teammates who couldn’t join them. Around 12 noon yesterday, five "senior" members of the Dalian Laohutan Cycling Team officially embarked on this "Easternmost" cycling trip, setting off from Dalian Railway Station...
OR&BD jointly sponsored athlete Kyle Dempster successfully summited K7
On July 18, 2012, a climbing team consisting of young American mountaineer and Outdoor Research-sponsored athlete Kyle Dempster, along with two other young climbers, Hayden Kennedy and Urban Novak, successfully summited 6,935-meter-high K7 Peak via a new route on the east face. This was also the first ascent of this route. ...
The SALEWA (Shalehua) 2013 Spring/Summer New Product Launch Was Successfully Held
On August 16 and 17, the 2013 Spring/Summer new product launch of SALEWA (Shalehua), a renowned European mountaineering and outdoor brand with a 77-year history, was grandly held at Beijing Royal Hotel. Nearly 100 dealers, partners, and media guests from outdoor stores and shopping mall channels across the country gathered to unveil SALEWA’s exciting 2013...
Domestic La Sportiva & INOV-8 Trail Running Team Established
Recently, Laya Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. and Lasportiva Outdoor Products Co., Ltd., together with their two premium outdoor brands — the top Italian outdoor brand La Sportiva and the British lightweight trail running shoe pioneer brand INOV-8 — signed contracts with outstanding amateur trail runners to form a trail running team. Compared to road running...
Toll-free highways ease the burden of road trips
Ji Xiaoqiu, accompanied by hundreds of cycling enthusiasts, arrives at Guanyin Mountain — a long-distance ride by "Stylish Mom" sets an example for her child On August 12, Ji Xiaoqiu, wearing black sunglasses, a pink inner shirt, and a yellow vest, pushed her white bicycle to the mountainside of Guanyin Mountain in Dongguan, smiling as she walked toward the crowd...
The grand groundbreaking ceremony of the Chongli Ta Wu Four Seasons Cultural Tourism Resort, a project with a total investment of 20 billion yuan, was held with great fanfare.
On the morning of August 16, 2012, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chongli · Ta Wu Four Seasons Cultural Tourism Resort project — a key provincial project in Hebei Province and a 20-billion-yuan investment by Beijing Ruiyi Group — was held with great ceremony. The site was bathed in blue skies, filled with melodious music, colorful banners fluttering in the wind, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and celebration...
"Explore China's Cliffs" Helps Climbers Discover the Most Beautiful Spots in Yingxi
Climbers checking in at the Damiao Cliff Site. This summer, join "Explore China's Cliffs" to enjoy a climbing adventure. With the arrival of the route-setting team members, the Yingxi Climbers Exchange Meet officially kicked off at the Damiao Cliff Site in the Yingxi Peak Forest on August 18. Many climbers from Guangdong came specifically to spend two days with the Explore China's Cliffs team...