Classic Itineraries
Smartphones make cycling more fun
Whether you're a mountain biker, a road cyclist, or a commuter, you might consider using a GPS device to track your location and plan your cycling routes. But since smartphones seem to rule the world, how would you feel about replacing your GPS with a smartphone and saving some money? In a world where mini gadgets are all the rage...
Southern autumn foliage tours gradually hit the market; northern snow-viewing trips may see 20% price hike
Southern autumn foliage tours gradually go on sale while northern snow-viewing trips enter their prime. The red leaves of autumn may be winding down in the north and west, but they are at their peak in the south. With recent weather turning colder, the red foliage in the south—especially in Guangdong—is gradually lighting up the mountains. Autumn foliage tours within the province are being launched one after another...
Urban Bike Park Debuts in Chengdu: Aligning with International Standards
Helmets required for riding in the park. Special reminder: Helmets required for riding in the park. Last Saturday, the “2012 Winter Americas Bike Park Bicycle Competition” kicked off at the Americas Fashion Sports Park in southern Chengdu. The super-cool riding skills and thrilling tracks had everyone present cheering for more. One middle-aged...
Chengdu girl quits job with 1,400 yuan to explore Sichuan-Yunnan route in 24 days
Dare to dream, dare to do — with just 1,400 yuan, 21-year-old Chengdu girl Jian Lina traveled over 2,000 kilometers and explored the Sichuan-Yunnan route in 24 days. “I want to show everyone through my actions that traveling isn’t just for the rich — us common folks can do it too.” Along the way, she hitchhiked and even traded three apples for a free ride...
Ironman Stories: Passionate Athletes Living Extraordinary Lives
Triathlon originated on the Hawaiian island of Kona and quickly gained global popularity. Currently, China hosts around 10 triathlon events annually, with over 2,000 regular participants, most of whom are between 30 and 60 years old. Chen Penbin is a natural endurance runner. He was the first Chinese person to grace the cover of Outside magazine in the United States...
2012 China's Best Self-Drive Routes —— Millennium Heritage, Eternal Xi'an
Reasons to Drive Here Once known as Chang’an, and also referred to as Western Capital, Western Capital City, Daxing City, Jingzhao City, and Fengyuan City, Xi'an is the city that has served as the capital for the most dynasties and for the longest period in Chinese history. As one of China’s Six Ancient Capitals, it is also one of the important cradles of ancient civilization in the Yellow River basin. Alongside Athens, Rome, and Cairo, it is recognized as one of the world’s four great ancient capitals. Having been the capital of 13 dynasties throughout history, Xi'an boasts abundant historical, cultural, and culinary heritage resources. The world’s largest and best-preserved ancient city wall, the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang—hailed as one of the world’s eight wonders, the ancient local opera form Qinqiang (the oldest form of Chinese drama), as well as the world-renowned delicacies such as roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), biangbiang noodles, all represent the rich tapestry of historical and cultural heritage.
The century-old Spanish brand BH meets you at the 2013 Asia Bike Show
Bicycles are common means of transportation, but in the eyes of enthusiasts, two wheels continuously trace elegant arcs. This master is named Zhao Hang, 41 years old. As one of the most seasoned bicycle technicians in Chengdu, he is also a cycling enthusiast, owning five bikes. Having five bikes isn’t rare—his setup...
An 80s-born young man quits his job and spends 136 days cycling to London
November 13, 2012 ― Gore today announced that it has been named one of the “Best Multinational Workplaces” by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The list is the world’s largest annual workplace study, selecting 25 multinational companies with the best workplace cultures. Gore...
A sharing session on China’s first civilian rescue team’s mission to aid in the Myanmar earthquake was held at the SCALER Outdoor Life Store in Beijing...
On November 28, a sharing session on China’s first civilian rescue team’s mission to aid in the Myanmar earthquake was held at the SCALER Outdoor Life Store. It is reported that since the official opening of the SCALER Outdoor Life Store on May 18, the One Foundation Rescue Alliance’s public welfare class has been held here regularly every Wednesday evening. This sharing session, as an important part of the public welfare class...
OR sponsor the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse and the Ouray Ice Festival in Colorado
Colorado in the United States is one of the most magical regions on Earth. The Colorado River on the Colorado Plateau is the birthplace of rafting in the U.S., and out of the 80 peaks in the contiguous U.S. that exceed 14,000 feet, 53 are located in Colorado. As a result, Colorado offers a wide range of mountain outdoor activities in winter, especially highlighted by two traditional ice and snow events: the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse Race and the Ouray Ice Festival. The leading global outdoor apparel and gear brand, Outdoor Research, will sponsor both of these winter sports events.
Man crashes into mountain while paragliding, suffers head injury
Fire department photo of the rescue scene. A man in Chaoyang lost control while paragliding at high altitude and accidentally fell down a mountainside. Firefighters arrived at the scene after receiving the emergency call and carried out a rescue operation. Fortunately, the man is not in critical condition. Yesterday, reporters learned about the incident from the Chaoyang Public Security Fire Brigade. On November 3...
The Western China Ice and Snow Tourism Festival Concludes Successfully, Showcasing Xinjiang’s Winter Charm
The first Western China Ice and Snow Tourism Festival and the 7th Winter Tourism Expo, jointly organized by the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, concluded successfully on December 2. The first Western China Ice and Snow Tourism Festival and the 7th Winter Tourism Expo, jointly organized by the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, concluded successfully on December 2. This event achieved contracted deals worth 4.7...
A young man from Northeast China rides a horse to the south of the Yangtze River, covering 1,200 kilometers in one month
The journey was exhausting, but upon arriving in Nanjing, Tang Xinyu was very happy. Traffic police on motorcycles escorted Tang Xinyu to his hotel. While others perform horse dances on stage or in the streets, the “post-85s” Jilin native’s horseback journey is more like an epic “Long March”—a solo rider and horse traveling from Hebei to Nanjing, covering 1,200 kilometers in one month. This real-life version of “Gangnam Style” has instantly donned the cloak of a wandering knight. “After participating in a TV show, I’m heading to Shanghai. This is just a small part of my life,” Tang said with a smile. Young people should step out and explore the world.
Beijing Customs seizes imported used skiing equipment
Customs officers discovered a large number of second-hand ski boots, snowboards, and other skiing gear in a large container that had been declared for customs clearance. When the container door was opened, a foul smell hit them, revealing a jumble of ski boots, snowboards, and ski poles. Yesterday, Beijing Customs revealed that a recent random inspection at the Chaoyang Port uncovered a batch of foreign waste shipped from Japan...
The opening ceremony of the "7th China Changbai Mountain Snow Culture Tourism Festival and the inauguration of the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort Ski Resort" was held...
On the morning of November 30, 2012, the "7th China Changbai Mountain Snow Culture Tourism Festival Opening Ceremony..."
Shimano will participate in the 2013 Asia Bike Show
Recently, the world-renowned bicycle parts brand Shimano (Shimano) has confirmed its participation in the 2013 Asia Bike Show, marking its third consecutive year at the event. Since the first Asia Bike Show in 2011, Shimano has consistently showcased itself with a magnificent 360-square-meter booth, and we...
New Schedule – Looking Forward to the Wonderful 2013 Asia Bike Show
The organizers of the Asia Bike Show have recently adjusted the schedule for the third edition of the event to October 10–13, 2013, with the venue remaining at the Nanjing International Expo Center. Additionally, on the day before the show opens—October 9, 2013—a Demo Day will be held for media and professional visitors in the Purple Mountain area of Nanjing. ...
Canada’s Winter Tourism Heats Up, Ice & Polar Experiences Gain Popularity
Winter has long been considered the off-season for tourism in Canada, but this winter, with the launch of ice and snow activities as well as polar tourism products, the country’s travel appeal has rapidly surged. According to reports, major domestic travel agencies such as CYTS, China International Travel Service (CITS), China Eastern Airlines International Travel Service, Guangzhilv, and Guangzhou Nanhu International Travel Service have all introduced...
High-End Bicycles Become a Craze: Cycling Enthusiasts Ride for the Passion
Bicycles are a very common mode of transportation, but in the eyes of enthusiasts, those two wheels continuously trace elegant arcs. This master is named Zhao Hang, 41 years old. As one of the most seasoned bicycle technicians in Chengdu, he is also a cycling enthusiast who owns five bikes. Having five bikes isn’t rare, but his list of accessories is enough to turn heads — eight helmets, six pairs of clipless shoes, and twenty pairs of gloves, all top-tier brands.
W. L. Gore & Associates has been named one of the Best Multinational Workplaces in the world by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
November 13, 2012 — W. L. Gore & Associates today announced that it has been recognized by the Great Place to Work® Institute as one of the “Best Multinational Workplaces.” The list is the world’s largest annual workplace study, selecting 25 multinational companies with the best workplace cultures. W. L. Gore & Associates...