Classic Itineraries
College student cycles 368 km in two days for just 60 yuan
Chen Linhong’s cycling route home On the 28th, Chen Linhong takes a photo on Sichuan Provincial Highway 309. “When you bravely set out on a journey and persevere to reach your destination, it’s an indescribable sense of fulfillment.” On January 27, 18-year-old college freshman Chen Linhong chose to cycle back to his hometown in Yibin. In less than two days, he traveled...
Backpackers favor family self-guided tours during Spring Festival; budget hotels gain popularity
Nowadays, the battle for market share among budget hotel chains has been fought and won in most cities, shifting the main arena of competition to personalized services. This Spring Festival, stimulated by the national policy of free highway tolls for small vehicles, independent travel is set to experience another wave of rapid growth. Self-guided tours, represented by family trips and parent-child travel, will become the main force of Spring Festival travel...
College students hike over 400 kilometers home for Lunar New Year
Would you be willing to spend seven days and nights hiking over 400 kilometers to go home for the Lunar New Year? Nineteen-year-old college student Jiang Wenlong and 20-year-old Zhang Linghui put their “iron feet” to the test, embarking on this nearly “crazy” long march. Last night, Jiang Wenlong and Zhang Linghui stood at the doorstep of their home in Lengshuitan District, Yongzhou City, and called reporters to report that they were safe. ...
A disabled man cycles for 16 years to promote the beauty of Changchun
A 40-year-old disabled man in Changchun cycles thousands of miles to promote his hometown
The hazy weather in Beijing is hard to dissipate, making outdoor activities inadvisable.
Today is the fifth day of the "Wujiu" period, and temperatures have once again risen above freezing. However, due to the lack of cold air intrusion, the continuous hazy weather is still difficult to clear up, and atmospheric visibility has not improved significantly. Drivers should control their speed, maintain a safe distance, and stay alert. According to the latest information from the city's meteorological observatory, un...
2013 VAUDE (Vaudé) Carries “Eco-Friendly” Spirit Across China
On January 24, 2013, Vaudé supported China’s first all-female mountaineering team—the Mountain Seal Women’s Mountaineering Team from China University of Geosciences—in successfully reaching the summit of Haba Snow Mountain. This event marked the first stop in Vaudé’s 2013 “eco-friendly” journey in China and served as a successful prelude to the brand’s series of environmental protection initiatives for the year. The end of 2012...
Never travel alone in the deserts of Xinjiang.
Rock climbing enthusiasts used a rope descent to help a resident on the fourth floor retrieve New Year goods that had fallen. New Year purchases dropped downstairs—can’t eat what you can’t reach. What to do? The day before yesterday, Ms. Yang, a resident of Unit 3, Building 39, Floor 4, Feicuiyuan Community, Huanggu District, was worried about this. Yesterday, two rock climbing enthusiasts learned about Ms. Yang’s predicament...
ACOME (Acomu) <> themed store debuts at Grand Gateway 66
Since its establishment, ACOME (Acomu) has been committed to becoming an outdoor travel equipment brand that is both functionally professional and fashionably designed. The internationally renowned design team specially invited this time has created the <
Dancing on the Cliffs: Rock Climbing Showcases the Strength and Beauty of Balanced Hands and Feet
"When I stand atop the highest peak, all other mountains seem small" — this is one of the most enticing slogans calling out to rock climbing enthusiasts. But only after becoming a part of the climbing community do you realize just how elusive that goal truly is. There’s a group of people who live in the city but are passionate about outdoor rock climbing. Faced with steep cliffs, they display resilience, courage, optimism, open-mindedness, and a life creed of daring to climb high and never giving up.
Hangzhou — A City Best Explored on Foot
It’s only natural to miss family more during holidays. As the Spring Festival arrives, everyone is eager to head home. But train tickets are hard to come by, plane tickets are a bit pricey, and driving back yourself is undoubtedly a carefree and stylish option—especially for those whose hometowns are in the provinces near Beijing. Cruising all the way with scenery along the route is almost synonymous with freedom...
Luxury travel brand My Odyssey enters China
On January 30, 2013, My Odyssey Group, a top-tier bespoke travel brand originating from Greece, officially announced its entry into the Chinese market. The Chinese website of My Odyssey (www.my-odyssey.com) also went live simultaneously, accepting bookings from Chinese clients. Targeting high-end clientele and focusing on luxurious, personalized travel experiences in Greece,...
Frog Martin: From a Tibetan Cyclist to an Inspirational Figure in Yuncheng
Riding a bicycle across Tibet, Li Junliang overcame countless challenges. This is the clichéd plot of some cycling stories: a underdog young man pedals through Tibet, conquers numerous hurdles along the way, and undergoes repeated spiritual transformations in life. The key point is, after returning, this young man didn’t just tuck the experience away in his memory like many other cyclists...
Zhengzhou’s Shang Dynasty Replica City Wall Becomes a Climbing Spot
Zhengzhou’s Shang Dynasty Replica City Wall Becomes a Climbing Spot Recently, news that the protective soil layer of the Shang Dynasty city wall ruins in Zhengzhou had become a training ground for rock climbing enthusiasts caught widespread public attention. Many netizens commented that “cultural heritage protection efforts are insufficient.” In response, Ma Yupeng, head of the Shangcheng Ruins Protection Management Office, stated...
12 elderly people get into trouble while hiking off-trail in Shuanglong Gorge scenic area
Song Dandan expressed her disappointment with Beijing’s air quality on Weibo, even considering moving away. Yesterday she complained on the platform: “I’ve lived in Beijing for fifty years, and neither the wave of emigration nor various temptations could make me leave this lovely city. Today, I keep thinking: ‘Where should I spend my retirement?’” Recently,...
Willing to be the "driving force" behind China's outdoor industry — Zhang Jingwei, 2012 Outdoor Industry Manager of the Year & General Manager of Gore Beijing Branch ...
Amidst the tremendous growth of China’s outdoor industry, the "Respected Traveler Awards" — an annual selection event for China’s outdoor industry hosted by a certain website — also reached a heated stage, with various brands competing fiercely. The final results were announced on January 18, 2013. The Gore-Tex® brand, known for its pioneering marketing approaches, ..
Technica will once again organize Chinese athletes to take part in the world-renowned “330-kilometer Tor des Géants” trail running race ...
To support and promote the development of trail running in China, in September 2013, Technica (TECNICA) leveraged its unique resources and strengths in Italy to organize for the second time—sending 3 to 4 Chinese athletes to participate in the world’s top-level trail running event, the “330-kilometer Tor des Géants,” held in Italy. Originating in Italy, the Tor des Géants...
Rock climbers rappel to 'rescue' New Year goods that fell from a building
Rock climbers used rappelling to help a resident on the fourth floor retrieve New Year goods that had fallen. New Year goods bought just days ago fell to the ground—can’t eat what you can’t reach. What to do? The day before yesterday, Ms. Yang, a resident living on the fourth floor of Unit 3, Building 39, Feicuiyuan Community, Huanggu District, was worried about this very issue. Yesterday, two rock climbers learned about Ms. Yang’s predicament...
Tujia.com Tips: Escape Haze Pollution and Head to the Island Paradise of Sanya
Song Dandan expressed her disappointment with Beijing’s air quality on Weibo, even considering relocating. Yesterday, she lamented on the platform: “I’ve lived in Beijing for fifty years. Neither the wave of emigration nor various temptations have made me leave this lovely city. Today, I keep thinking: ‘Where should I spend my retirement?’” Recently, ...
Female cyclists ride to Sanya beach, pitch tents and celebrate Chinese New Year
Backpacking on the road, ringing in a stylish Spring Festival. Photo provided by Wen Yuxia. Are you just having a reunion dinner, watching the Spring Festival Gala, and visiting relatives — is that how your New Year is passing? There are always different ways to celebrate that make life more colorful — some chase their dreams and choose to gather around a hot pot in their faraway workplaces to celebrate the New Year; she...
The people of Baojing in Hunan actively participated in the New Year mountain climbing event
Old but vigorous – life lies in movement, and health brings happiness. On February 15, Baojing’s “New Year Step-by-Step Up” mountain climbing event was held in great fanfare. Early in the morning, registered participants gathered from all directions toward “Fitness Slope,” and the banks of the You River were bustling with crowds. “I want to sign up too, I want to take part!” On-site, people clamored to register, surrounding the staff who were taking down contestants’ information. “Can I still sign up? I’m over 70 years old, please register me too!” A senior man called out loudly amid the crowd. The staff recorded everyone who signed up on-site and gave them a contestant number badge to attach to their clothing.