Classic Itineraries
Winter Driving Tips for Road Trips
In recent years, road trips have become a trend. Private car owners are used to driving on various roads, but they should also pay attention to some driving techniques. Here, we’ll introduce some winter road trip driving tips for beginners. 1. What should you pay attention to when it snows? Answer: Fallen snow in winter is the biggest hazard leading to car accidents. ...
Disorder in Mountaineering: Lack of Legal Regulation in the Industry and Insufficient Professional Knowledge Among Hikers
Certainly, taking in the breathtaking views from the mountaintop is a thrilling experience, but the climbing process is a test of both psychological and physical limits. ■From 2001 to 2011, a total of 104 people died in mountaineering accidents in China■The number of participants has surged, yet supporting regulations and management lag severely behind■Safety education remains merely words on a trip itinerary. Professional mountaineers...
An 80s-born young man spends over ten thousand yuan to build a manned gyroplane
The aircraft's main body Dong Zhenhua and his aircraft An 80s-born young man from Qinghai, Dong Zhenhua, spent just over two months building a manned gyroplane all by himself. His dream is to fly freely in the sky. On December 11th, a strange machine was parked on the rooftop of a residential building in the Xining Economic and Technological Development Zone. Is it a bicycle?...
The New Year's holiday is unexpectedly turning into a six-day break, creating a mini travel boom
The impact of the announced New Year's holiday on the travel market has been "immediate." By taking just one day off, people can create a six-day vacation, and the travel market has unexpectedly enjoyed a short golden week. Many travel agencies and online platforms have seen a significant increase in bookings compared to the same period last year. Industry insiders believe this phenomenon shows that the number of public holidays remains...
280,000 overseas tourists transit through Qinhuangdao as city plans to eliminate tourism off-season
Over 200 tourism bureaus, travel agencies, and other tourism enterprises attended the event, promoting the development and exchange of China-Russia tourism markets. To further develop the South Korean market, a series of tourism promotional activities were held in South Korea leveraging major event platforms such as expos. At the same time, ten TV stations from Russia’s Far East, as well as Fujian Strait...
Seven people and 11 pounds of flour-based food will take on a 7-day survival challenge in Hupingshan Mountain
A team of seven from Changde’s Hupingshan Mountain will live on just 5 pounds of flour and 6 pounds of cereal for seven days in the freezing cold at an average altitude of 2,000 meters. This crazy idea is about to become reality. At 2:30 pm today, the extreme survival team organized by Changsha Langtu Culture Communication Co., Ltd. set off in Shimen’s Hupingshan Mountain, Shimen County, Changde...
34 university students in Wuhan walk 100 kilometers in 24 hours to welcome the New Year
University students walking toward Changqiao Second Bridge. Photo by Reporter Cheng Ming. Setting off at noon yesterday and finishing at noon today—34 students from various universities in Wuhan completed a full 24-hour hike to ring in the New Year and challenge themselves. The event was initiated by Malaysian international student Chen Youfu, who gathered participants online...
Woman fractures leg in zero-experience ice climbing on Mt. Siguniang on New Year’s Day
Lack of gear and experience leads to woman’s ice climbing fall and fracture. Surgery was timely, but she won’t be able to walk for three months. The woman traveled specially from Shenzhen to Mt. Siguniang during the New Year holiday to go ice climbing, but without experience and due to inadequate preparation, she slipped and collided with an ice wall, resulting in a partial comminuted fracture in her left leg, leaving her immobile... After being...
ISPO BEIJING 2013 Pre-registration System Launched – Register Online for Free Admission
● Register online in advance for free admission ● Browse brand information, interact with exhibitors online, and secure business opportunities early. The leading sports trade platform and fashion event in the Asia-Pacific region, ISPO BEIJING 2013 – the 9th Asia Outdoor & Fashion Trade Show, will be held from February 27 to March 2, 2013, at the National...
Cycling for exercise may help improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Everything has its extremes. What if it’s too cold? Just look to Moscow — minus thirty-five, even forty degrees. The nomadic peoples offer us excellent examples. Take a look at Mongolian fur robes. — And then there are the Oroqen hunters — tough enough? Go further north, beyond China and into the wider world. No matter how cold it gets, there’s always a way. Below minus fifty, even sixty degrees? Then maybe skip horseback riding...
Compilation of World Horse Breeds: Balikun Horse & Yanqi Horse
Balikun Horse The Balikun horse originates from Balikun County in the Hami region of China. There are currently around 15,000 horses, mainly distributed within the county and in the mountain pastures in front of the county. It is speculated that the present-day Balikun horse is a local breed formed through long-term crossbreeding and acclimatization of the historical indigenous Balikun horses with Mongolian and Kazakh horses...
Hypothermia and heart failure, two major killers in mountaineering
The National New Year Climbing Event, hosted by the General Administration of Sport of China, is a nationwide fitness campaign with a 17-year history. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people take part. Over the years, it has become an indispensable highlight for sports-loving and fitness-enthusiastic citizens at the start of the new year. The event site is bustling with...
Top international trail runners gather in Hong Kong for a mid-January showdown in the Super Dragon-Tiger Challenge
In its third year since inception, the Vibram Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race has reached its first major milestone. According to statistics, over 1,200 trail running enthusiasts from 30 countries and regions registered for the 2013 Vibram Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race, with more than 1,200 participants signing up within just 48 hours of registration opening...
Looking back at my challenging skiing journey in 2012
For beginners, it’s recommended to start with downhill skiing (as opposed to snowboarding), as it’s generally easier and can help build confidence in learning to ski. Typically, the learning process involves: getting used to the skis, making snowplow turns, parallel turns, and eventually mastering smooth turns. Before hitting the slopes, it’s important to note...
A few photos from Park City
Nothing much to write about. I skied at the Canyons ski resort in Park City for three days. All the boards were from the resort. The photos were taken with my phone, so the quality is just average. But the snow quality was really great.
British couple quits jobs to cycle across three continents for honeymoon
Honeymoons are typically a precious time for newlyweds to enjoy each other’s company and escape the pressures of daily life. But one British couple, Kate and Steve Turner, decided to take a different path. Instead of indulging in a beachside retreat or checking into a spa resort after their lavish wedding, they chose to tour three continents by tandem bicycle and raise money for charity...
What to wear for horseback riding in winter? (Part 3)
Everything has its extremes. What if it’s extremely cold? Look to Moscow—minus thirty-five, forty degrees. In such conditions, nomadic hunting peoples offer us excellent examples. Take a look at Mongolian fur coats. -- And then there are the Oroqen hunters—pretty hardcore, right? Go further north, beyond China and into the wider world, and even when it gets colder, there are still ways to cope. Below minus fifty, minus sixty degrees? Maybe skip horseback riding for now...
2013. Green Field New Year’s Gala
The Green Field Gala is an annual event. We were here last year, and now we’re back again. This year’s theme is: Through Green Field —— We Come Together. Let’s gather together as friends of Green Field. Togetherness is happiness, togetherness is joy. Joyful Green Field skiers, joyful hikers, new and old friends, through Green Field, let’s come together...
2013 National New Year Hiking Event – Fuzhou Main Venue
Organized by the General Administration of Sport of China, the National New Year Hiking Event is a 17-year-old national fitness brand activity. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people take part. Over the years, it has become an essential event for sports and fitness enthusiasts across the country to kick off the new year. The event site was bustling with...
Beginner’s Guide: A Breakdown of Skiing Techniques (From First Time on the Slopes to Snowplow Turns)
If you’re new to skiing, it’s recommended that you start with twin-tip skis (or alpine skis), as they are generally easier to learn than snowboards. This can help boost your confidence in learning to ski. Typically, the learning process involves: getting used to the skis, mastering snowplow turns, progressing to parallel turns, and eventually being able to complete turns with ease. Before hitting the slopes, it’s important to keep in mind...