Classic Itineraries
Bicycle highways become the new favorite in European cities
While Chinese cities are trapped in the vicious cycle of "traffic jams—road widening—more traffic jams," the Ruhr region of Germany and many European cities have been building an upgraded version of regular bike lanes: bicycle highways. Moreover, more advanced, enclosed bicycle highways with airflow assistance are also under development. While beyond the European map...
4 cyclists ride 600 km in 4 days to explore Hainan Island
After the rain, cyclists on the road. Seeing the sea, the cyclists cheerfully strike poses.
A Jinan man was injured and stranded while hiking near the Great Buddha Head on Qianfo Mountain.
“Bird Uncle” Cao Lian’an traveled through Ningde City to promote environmental protection, calling on citizens to embrace green travel. With a bicycle carrying gear on its rear seat and a flag reading “Protect the Environment, Cherish Health” attached to its handlebars, the 68-year-old man from Nanjing with silver hair and silver-rimmed glasses spent over three months...
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour China Exhibition ISPO BEIJING 2013
On the afternoon of March 2, 2013, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour China Exhibition - ISPO BEIJING 2013 Highlights will be held in the Lecture Hall on the third floor of the China National Convention Center. The Banff Mountain Film Festival China Exhibition will review and summarize its growth over the past three years, and the films screened this time will be selected by Banff audiences through voting. The 20...
The joyful "Snow Second Generation" Beidahu "Beidaku Zi" Winter Camp Kicks Off with Enthusiasm
With the winter vacation halfway through, Beidahu Ski Resort has launched its annual "Beidaku Zi Winter Camp" as scheduled. The Beidaku Zi Winter Camp is a children's skiing program meticulously created by Beidahu Ski Resort, aiming to cultivate children's interest in skiing and improve their skiing skills. Professional ski training, a rich variety of activities, and thoughtful full-service... every aspect is tailor-made for kids, sparking a "Snow Second Generation" cultivation craze this winter.
The 5th Huai Bei International Ski Resort Youth Skiing Competition Concludes Successfully
On February 1, 2013, Beijing shook off days of overcast weather, and the 5th Huai Bei International Ski Resort Youth Skiing Competition also came to a successful close under sunny and breezy conditions. This event was divided into two categories—alpine skiing and snowboarding—and adopted an open-level slalom elimination format. Over 30 young skiers from across the country fully showcased their skills on the slopes;...
The popularity of tourism in Xiangshan remains undiminished—what’s fueling this winter’s boom?
Cycling sportswear is different from other outdoor clothing. Whether in terms of cutting panels, stitching methods, breathability, or flexibility, it is designed distinctively compared to any other athletic apparel. Therefore, choosing the right professional cycling attire is essential. Currently, many people hold a misconception—that windbreakers are necessarily suitable for cycling...
Hangzhou Aims to Become the World’s Largest City with Free Public Bicycles
Hangzhou, known as “China’s best tourist city,” is striving to become “the world’s largest city with free public bicycles.” By the end of this year, 50,000 public bicycles and 2,000 rental stations will “cover all residential areas, major shopping malls, and supermarkets.” The government even plans to set up dedicated bicycle lanes on elevated roads...
68-Year-Old Cycling Enthusiast Wears Bird Costume to Ride Ten Thousand Miles Promoting Environmental Protection
“Bird Grandpa” Cao Lian’an passed through Ningde City promoting environmental protection, calling on citizens to join the green travel movement. A bicycle with luggage strapped to the rear seat and a flag inserted on the handlebar bearing the words “Protect the Environment, Cherish Health”; a 68-year-old man from Nanjing with silver hair and silver-rimmed reading glasses spent over three months...
Introduction to the General Principles of Ski Turns (Essential Reading!)
Turning is the focus, key, and essence of alpine skiing techniques, filled with endless charm. That’s why countless skiers continuously research and practice turning techniques. Today, I’ll introduce the principles behind alpine ski turns in the hope of helping everyone better master them~~ I. Classification of Turns: (1...
Travel less on hazy days
Last year, the concentrations of major air pollutants in Beijing dropped across the board, and this year the city will continue implementing measures such as coal-to-electricity conversion, phasing out old vehicles, and enforcing the Beijing V emission standards to tackle air pollution. Over the 11th Five-Year Plan period, 200 heavily polluting enterprises were relocated or adjusted. According to statistics from the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau, compared with 2007, in 2011 the emissions of sulfur dioxide and...
【Expert Riders’ Experience Class】Fabric Technology Every Pro Cyclist Should Know
Cycling apparel is different from other outdoor clothing. Whether in terms of cut panels, stitching methods, breathability, or flexibility, it differs from the design of any other sportswear. Therefore, choosing the right professional cycling gear is very important. Currently, many people have this misconception—that windbreakers are definitely suitable for cycling. ...
A new patent suggests Apple is entering the bicycle market
A new patent suggests Apple is entering the bicycle market. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today published 48 of Apple’s latest patents, one of which—a particularly interesting one—caught the attention of the foreign media outlet PatentlyApple. The patent is titled “Apple brings us the smart bicycle,” and PatentlyApple notes that Apple has never previously obtained a patent related to bicycles.
Festivals in Xinjiang and Tibet are rich in ceremonial significance
The Tuva people hold a sheep-snatching race during their New Year. The Tibetan Lunar New Year in 2013 was just one day later than the Chinese Lunar New Year. Closely tied to the religious beliefs and pastoral culture of the Tibetan people, the Tibetan New Year’s indoor decorations, festive foods, and customs all carry cultural meanings of worship and blessings. In Xinjiang, where multiple ethnic minorities reside...
Two young men claim to have lost their travel funds while cycling to Wuhan and are begging on the street
The breath of early spring arrives along with the various New Year blessings and wishes, bright and fresh. Even the faint haze cannot obscure the latest outdoor fashion trends for spring and summer 2013. From February 27 to March 2, ISPO BEIJING 2013 (the 9th Asia Outdoor Trade Show & Fashion Exhibition) will unveil the newest outdoor fashion trends for this season...
"The Longest Way" — BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour China Special Session at ISPO Beijing on March 2nd, face to face with you...
The BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour China has been held for three editions, bringing dozens of outstanding mountain documentaries to outdoor and film enthusiasts across the country. The stories and characters in these films have left a deep impression. For this highlight screening, the BANFF Mountain Film Festival has invited Christoph Rehage, a protagonist from the films...
China’s Skiing Industry in an Era of Controversy: Enthusiasts Struggle to Enjoy the Sport
Visitors experience skiing at the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort in Jilin Province. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens’ famous line aptly describes the current state of China’s skiing industry. Compared to skiing powerhouses in Europe, America, and some Asian countries, China’s sk...
Hiking Techniques for Different Terrains
A Girl Sets Out with Dreams While other little girls her age were still begging their parents for pretty clothes, 9-year-old Feng Jinghan had already embarked on her dream journey: setting off with just 213.5 yuan to hike through 30 provinces and cities in 40 days. Yesterday morning around 9 a.m., on Chang Le Road, a little girl wearing a red down jacket and carrying a backpack...
The essence of skiing
College students experience three life-threatening budget trips to Yunnan during winter break — “Around 4 p.m., the weather suddenly turned bad, with strong winds blowing nonstop on the mountain and snow starting to fall.” Student Deng still looks tense when recalling the incident, “The locals said Meili Snow Mountain doesn’t welcome outsiders, and sure enough, we ran into...”
2013 Spring/Summer Outdoor Trends Preview: Tech Shines, Color Blocking Stands Out
The breath of early spring arrives along with the blessings and wishes of the new year—bright and refreshing. Even the slight haze can no longer obscure the prevailing trends in outdoor fashion for spring/summer 2013. From February 27 to March 2, ISPO BEIJING 2013 (the 9th Asia Outdoor Trade Show & Expo) will unveil the latest outdoor fashion trends of the season...