Xiao Zhu and his beloved bike Yesterday, many sympathetic netizens reposted this Weibo post — “I’m 19 years old, in my final year of high school. I haven’t done anything extraordinary, but the only comfort I have is my beloved bicycle that accompanied me on a 2,142 km journey to Lhasa. It was stolen on March 16th in front of the Jiubaiwan Restaurant at Shangtang Auchan in Hangzhou. She didn’t die on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, but died at the hands of...
On March 17, Polish professional cyclist Krystian Herba rode his bicycle to the 100th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center in Shanghai, pedaling up 2,754 steps in a feat that challenged the Guinness World Records. Around 11:00 a.m., Krystian Herba rode...
Tender buds just sprout on willow tips, spring girls blush shyly, enchanting. Slowly open your drowsy eyes, gently awaken your slumbering soul — go wild outdoors now!! The competition rules, including the route and registration requirements, have not been released yet due to time constraints. Participants may register in advance, and the final rules will be announced within two weeks. This edition may recruit 1,000 participants (including 100-kilometer...
This unique course allowed many students to experience many firsts in their travels: being away from home for the first time, camping for the first time, hiking down the mountain under the night sky for the first time, staying in a Tibetan family courtyard for the first time, cooking for themselves for the first time... The "Graduation Creative Practice Course" offered by the School of Fine Arts at Nanjing Normal University has been running for nearly 13...
A couple, two cameras, one car, and $100,000 spent over seven years on 17 trips deep into the Arctic. Through photos and travelogues, they have shown the Chinese people the real Arctic. The other day, Wang Jiannan, a photographer in his sixties, was invited to give a speech titled “The Real Arctic as I Saw It” at Ocean University of China, presenting the true face of the Arctic to teachers and students...
The Chinese sports market in 2012 was vibrant yet fraught with undercurrents. Some seized the development opportunities presented by the vast market to grow continuously, while others found the challenges brought by rapid growth particularly daunting. Amid this dynamic landscape, ISPO BEIJING 2013—the ninth edition of the Asia Sports & Fashion trade show—achieved remarkable success...
New Zealand is a beautiful island nation blessed with abundant natural resources ideal for outdoor activities. In particular, its high-altitude oceanic glaciers and rugged Mount Cook attract numerous domestic and international outdoor enthusiasts. New Zealand is also the birthplace of adventure trail running. The world’s first event was held on the South Island in 1989 with sponsorship from the Discovery Channel...
Tender buds sprout on willow tips, spring maidens blush with shy allure, slowly opening drowsy eyes, gently awakening slumbering souls — go wild outdoors!
This unique course has allowed many students to experience many firsts in their lives during the trip: the first time being so far from home, the first time camping, the first time descending a mountain at night, the first time staying in a Tibetan courtyard, the first time cooking for themselves... The "Graduation Creative Practice Course" offered by the School of Fine Arts at Nanjing Normal University has been running for nearly 13...
A couple, two cameras, one car, and $100,000 spent over seven years on 17 trips deep into the Arctic. Through photos and travel accounts, they have shown the Chinese public the real Arctic. The other day, Wang Jiannan, a photographer in his sixties, was invited to give a speech titled “The Real Arctic I’ve Seen” at Ocean University of China, presenting the true face of the Arctic to teachers and students...
As spring returns to the earth and all things come back to life, going out for a walk is undoubtedly the best choice. During this time, spring hiking has become the top choice for many families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, in recent years, accidents such as hikers getting lost and stranded during mountain climbing have occurred frequently, with some even paying the ultimate price. Therefore, safety must always be a top priority. ...
Pitching a tent by a tranquil lakeside, feeling the lake breeze carry fresh mountain air, lying on the grass and counting stars overhead, with a crackling bonfire nearby and the distant chirps of returning birds and crickets in the woods. This isn’t your dream grassland. Yesterday, reporters learned from Kaihui Town that as one of the major supporting projects introduced for the development of Bancang Characteristic Town...
China's sports market in 2012 was vibrant yet fraught with undercurrents. Some seized the development opportunities offered by the vast market to grow stronger, while others found the severe challenges brought by rapid growth extremely tough. Amidst this dynamic landscape, the tremendous success of ISPO BEIJING 2013—the 9th Asia Outdoor & Fashion—was undoubtedly a highlight of the industry.
The mountain apricot blossoms in the Guo Shoujing Memorial Hall near Jishuitan are just beginning to bud. Photo by Da Li. Early-blooming cherry blossoms in Yuyuantan Park attract many locals. Photo by Zi Qiu. Spring comes slowly, and plants grow lush. Amid the gentle willow breeze, the ancient capital Beijing also exudes a rich floral fragrance, as the world frozen over winter begins to stir...
What does it feel like to fly a powered paraglider high above the ground, as captured by aerial footage of Helong Stadium? Hunan native Liu Chang knows best. He wears many hats: a member of China’s national powered paragliding team, the head of an aviation club, and his latest, coolest role — filming the very first aerial shot of the blockbuster movie "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons"...
The Qingming travel peak is approaching, and many people have already started planning to “combine holidays” for a trip. Qingming has always been a great time for locals to go on outings, enjoy spring, and admire flowers. According to Luo Jun, CEO of Tujia.com, short-distance trips, self-driving tours, and family vacations will be major highlights of this holiday. Tujia.com reports that an increasing number of...
Beijing sees snow, becoming a beautiful spring sight. Beijing sees snow, becoming a beautiful spring sight. Beijing sees snow — the city welcomes the most stunning "peach blossom snow" in years this March. Real footage shows Beijing blanketed in snow. The snowfall, along with tree frost formations, has turned the capital into a picturesque spring wonderland. Last night (19th) and this morning, Beijing experienced a shift from rain to snow, with most areas receiving significant snowfall. Among them, the heaviest snowfall...
290 skiers in Japan form queue to break Guinness World Record According to a report on the website of Japan's NHK TV station on March 17, 290 skiing enthusiasts in Japan recently broke the Guinness World Record for the longest ski queue. On March 17, organized by the Iwate Prefecture Ski Association in Japan, 290 skiing enthusiasts aged from 4...
The 6th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition 2013 will be held from March 21 to 24, 2013, at the Beijing RV Expo Center. With the outdoor market gradually heating up, the exhibition has not only attracted numerous RV and campsite-related businesses, but has also drawn attention from companies in the aircraft, yachts, and outdoor travel equipment sectors. According to the organizers...
Leon pushed "Giana's Boat" along the track. Almost twenty years ago, there was a movie that fascinated me. The protagonist was named Leon, and he was with a cool little girl. One of their dialogues went like this: the little girl asked, "Is life always this hard, or is it just when you're a kid?" Leon replied...