Classic Itineraries
KAILAS Supports the 2013 China Yishan National Ice Climbing Elite Competition
On January 20, 2013, the two-day China Yishan National Ice Climbing Elite Competition came to a successful close amidst falling snowflakes. Over 50 elite ice climbers from across the country gathered at the Shandong Yishan Scenic Area to stage an extraordinary speed ice climbing competition. The event was jointly organized by the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, ...
The Correct Way to Use a Survival Whistle in Outdoor Gear
A whistle isn’t only for emergencies — for example, you can use it to greet someone ahead or behind you, estimate how far away they are, or figure out the general direction of their sound source, and so on...; Symbol Key: ● short sound (within one second); ■■■ long sound (3 seconds or more); there should be a 2–3 second interval between whistle signals within a command...
The debut of VFF's first minimalist trail running five-toe shoe, the Spyridon, at the Hong Kong 100
Minimalism refers to a lifestyle, fashion style, or design approach that is visually simple and clean, yet more refined in taste and thought. As a way of life or fashion trend, minimalism champions authenticity and a return to nature. On January 19, 2013, Vibram FiveFingers launched its first...
Police officers hiked up the mountain to rescue a stranded couple, eating snow to quench their thirst on the way
Recently, Jinan was hit by heavy snow. On the evening of the 20th, amid the snowstorm, a couple was driving back to Jinan from Tai’an when their vehicle got stuck on the mountain loop road of Yaoxiang Forest Park. After receiving the distress call, police officers hiked up the mountain to rescue them. By the time the couple returned to Jinan, it was already 4:30 a.m. on the 21st. The couple...
Zhengzhou man rides a bicycle to marry his bride, escorted by a hundred cycling friends
Cycling friends support low-carbon wedding: Bike handlebars adorned with flower baskets, six empty cola bottles tied to the rear rack, making a rumbling sound like firecrackers as they ride. Yesterday, in Cuihua Community on Shakou Road, Zhengzhou City, groom Zhou Shujie rode a bicycle gifted by his girlfriend and invited over 100 cycling enthusiasts to join in welcoming his bride home. Along the way, this environmentally friendly and low-carbon wedding ceremony attracted many onlookers.
Coldest in 28 years: Taiwan and Phuket become hotspots in the travel market
As the 2013 Spring Festival approaches, many families have already started preparing for their holiday trips. This winter, the coldest in 28 years, has made warm weather the most important factor for travelers when choosing destinations. As a result, warm overseas routes such as Phuket in Thailand and Taiwan (China) have become market hotspots, highly sought after by tourists. The...
Three Principles of Running for Fitness: Speed, Breathing, and Post-Run
Precautions While Running 1. The first thing to pay attention to is definitely speed. For example, many people get easily distracted while running, causing their pace to fluctuate between fast and slow, or they fail to maintain a steady pace that allows for even breathing. This can greatly reduce the effectiveness of exercise for weight loss and may also dampen your motivation to run for fitness...
Can your memory card also transfer wirelessly? Because we have the PQI Enjoy Card!
What if you’re traveling with a few friends, take some amazing photos, and want to share them instantly? What if you don’t have a data cable but want to transfer photos from your DSLR camera’s memory card to your phone or tablet? What if you want to share high-resolution photos you just took on Weibo, WeChat, or your personal page with your friends? For all these issues, you only...
The world’s most compact wireless storage router — PQI Air Pen
The world’s leading brand in wireless storage media — PQI (Power Quotient International), has launched a variety of innovative technology products such as waterproof USB drives and mini USB drives, setting an outstanding example as an industry leader. In recent years, the company has actively developed a diverse range of technology-related products, pioneering a whole new tech experience with its forward-thinking vision. To build a comprehensive...
Beijing issues another yellow fog alert; minimize outdoor activities
Netizens encounter snow slide Blocked by trees, the snow slide’s path was halted What seems like a distant event in people's minds — a small-scale snow slide swept more than ten outdoor enthusiasts dozens of meters away in the Wangtiane area of Changbai Mountain on the 26th. Fortunately...
2013’s Hottest Year-End Delicacies in Xiamen: Plump, Juicy Crabs
The dragon has not yet gone far, yet the snake has already knocked on the door; winter is not over, yet spring has come early. With plump, golden crabs bursting with flavor, it's once again time for a joyful family reunion. As the 2013 Spring Festival approaches, every household is immersed in the festive spirit of welcoming the New Year, and shopping for New Year goods is an essential annual tradition. As living standards continue to improve, the variety of dishes served on New Year’s Eve tables is also...
Do you need to deliberately rotate your hips when skiing?
First, let me share my personal view on hip rotation—I don’t think it needs to be done deliberately. The issue of hip rotation actually revolves around how to actively steer the board through turns. Steering the board means that during the upper part of the turn, also known as the high C, your body should lead the skis. What it means for the body to lead the skis is that the upper body...
Dozens of Macau residents entered from Zhuhai to cycle and hike.
The cycling route “The Story of Crazy Riders and National Highways” is the QQ nickname of Sun Xuewei. His journey home during this winter vacation was as wild as his nickname. He rode a mountain bike along National Highway 108, covering 928 kilometers from Xi'an to Chengdu to celebrate the Lunar New Year with his family. “Trains were too crowded — I couldn’t even use the restroom,” said the 20-year-old...
Riding Solo Across Thousands of Miles
January 24 — The young men arrived at the Lancang River Bridge. Five university students set off from Kunming on a long-distance cycling trip. Just before winter break, while everyone else was scrambling for train tickets to go home, five college students from Yunnan University and Yunnan University of Finance and Economics chose an alternative route — promoting public welfare along the way and embracing the journey with a spirit of adventure...
Spring Festival Travel Alert: Watch Out for Smog on Road Trips
The Year of the Snake’s Spring Festival is just around the corner, and many citizens can hardly wait. Besides going back home to visit relatives, quite a few are already planning their travel routes—either joining a tour group or going on a self-driving trip—to unwind after a year of stress. What should you keep in mind when traveling during the Spring Festival? On the 28th, the Municipal Tourism Bureau issued a 2013 Spring Festival Golden Week travel...
Netizen caught in snow slide on Changbai Mountain, swept dozens of meters
Netizen caught in snow slide; trees blocked the slide’s path. Landslides may seem like a distant threat, but on the 26th in the Wangtiane area of Changbai Mountain, just such an incident occurred—a small-scale snow slide swept more than ten outdoor enthusiasts dozens of meters away. Fortunately...
A member of the Xinjiang Committee proposed the establishment of an access system for special tourism team leaders
“At present, special tourism in Xinjiang is developing very well, with more and more ‘travel enthusiasts’ and a growing variety of adventure tourism activities. However, the organization and operation of some activities urgently need to be standardized, and an access system for outdoor exploration (special tourism) team leaders should be established as soon as possible,” said Deng Hong, a member of the Autonomous Region Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, to reporters on the 25th. ...
Tibet Road Trip Travel Guide
Due to unique geographical and climatic factors such as high altitude and long distances, there are many things to pay attention to when traveling in Tibet by car. The key points are summarized as follows: 1. This is an unusual trip and will be one of the most unforgettable journeys of your life. Be mentally prepared for the hardships along the way — only with sufficient confidence can you ensure a smooth trip...
A freshman rode his bike home for 8 days, covering 928 kilometers
The cycling route "The Story of a Crazy Knight and the National Highway" — this is Sun Xuewei’s QQ nickname. His journey home this winter vacation was as wild as his online handle. He rode a mountain bike along National Highway 108, covering 928 kilometers from Xi'an to Chengdu to celebrate the New Year with his family. "The train was way too crowded — I couldn’t even use the restroom." The 20-year-old...
5 college students embark on a 900-km charity bike ride home for New Year
On January 24, the young men arrived at the Lancang River Bridge. 5 college students set off from Kunming on a long-distance cycling trip. Just as everyone else was scrambling for a ticket to go home before the winter break, five students from Yunnan University and Yunnan University of Finance and Economics took an alternative route — combining public welfare promotion with a fun road trip —...