Classic Itineraries
The 2013 Wall Gecko King World Cup Climbing Competition crowned four champions
Polish athlete Aleksandra won the women's speed climbing championship (photo by Cao Min). After two days of fierce competition, the first leg of the 2013 Wall Gecko King World Cup Climbing Competition, jointly organized by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) and the People's Government of Chongqing Municipality, concluded on the evening of the 23rd in Chongqing's Dadukou District. In the highly anticipated men's speed climbing event, China’s six-time world record holder...
100 Tips for Beginner Marathon Runners
In 1960, Shi Zhanchun on the high mountain. In 1960, Zhou Enlai meets with Shi Zhanchun upon his triumphant return after the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. In 1957, Shi Zhanchun and his teammates successfully climbed Mount Gongga. On the morning of March 13, 2013, at 9 a.m., at No. 9 Tiyuguan Road, Beijing. A special memorial service without banners was held at the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China...
The world's first 3D-printed snowboard, Signal, is launched
Snowboards made using 3D printing technology Following the glass snowboard, a group of crazy scientists have now introduced a snowboard crafted using 3D printing technology. It is reported that Signal and GROWit 3D used a Connex 500 printer during the manufacturing process. The biggest challenge they faced was...
Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in Shijiazhuang, with high-end bicycles selling well
The slogan for the first stop of the 2013 Beijing All-Mountain League at Guoku Station: "On the peaks, you are the king of AM!" Event date: March 31, 2013 (Sunday); race distance: around 10 kilometers of mountain roads; assembly time: 10:00 AM; assembly location: Xiangshan Tea Shed; race finish: timing finish at Qiangen Road exit...
Borrowed Wisdom: Why French Tourists Don’t Carve “I Was Here”
Twenty years ago, China’s first music school dedicated to teaching blues, rock, and jazz—Beijing Midi School of Music—was established. This relatively unassuming private institution has since become the “Whampoa Military Academy of Chinese rock” in the eyes of countless music-loving youth, starting with the first Midi Festival held on its campus in 2000...
20 Years of MIDI School: MIDI Festival Makes Its First Landing in Shenzhen
This year, the MIDI Festival is scheduled to take place as planned from April 29 to May 1 and from May 3 to 5 in Beijing and Shanghai respectively. After stops in Beijing, Zhenjiang, Shanghai, Rizhao, and Guiyang, the MIDI Festival continues its journey southward. For the first time, it will venture into Lingnan and rock the stage at the Longgang Universiade Center in Shenzhen. The MIDI Festival...
300 elderly people in Shanxi ride bicycles to promote tree planting and green protection
High-wire walking performances are not uncommon, but lying down and sleeping on a wire is rare. On March 24, the British newspaper Daily Mail published a set of astonishing photos showing a man lying and resting on a rope at an altitude of 3,000 feet (approximately 914 meters), looking very relaxed, as if he were lounging in a recliner...
Olympic Sports Introduction: Track Cycling
Sport IntroductionThe earliest bicycle race was held in 1868 in the park of Saint-Cloud, France. In the first Olympic Games in 1896, cycling was included as an official event. In the early stages of the Olympics' development, only track and road cycling were contested; mountain bike racing was added to the Olympics in 1996...
(Updated!) A big collection of overseas online shopping sites (U.S.), for ski buddies who want to upgrade their gear through U.S. online shopping...
Thanks to Firehawk, Top_GUN, and chloette for the additions, 4 more websites have been included. It’s the end of the ski season again, making it a great time to update your gear, get new ski clothes, or buy cost-effective items—especially through overseas online shopping. By summer, your options might be more limited. (Ski gear prices in China are ridiculously high, and there are reportedly even counterfeit products, especially ski clothes.)
Fuzhou plans to build 328 kilometers of leisure and sightseeing bicycle paths
Dedicated leisure and sightseeing bicycle paths are proposed for Gushan, Beifeng, and the two rivers, with a planned total length of about 328 kilometers; except for Baima River, Jin'an River, and Guangming Port, other inland waterways in Fuzhou will be organized, maintained, and managed by respective districts according to their jurisdictions... To ensure the systematic and consistent approach to inland waterway improvement, yesterday, Fuzhou...
In Memory of Mountaineer Shi Zhan Chun: Conquering Everest in 1960 Shocks the World
In 1960, Shi Zhan Chun in the high mountains. In 1960, Zhou Enlai meets with Shi Zhan Chun upon his triumphant return from the first successful ascent of Everest. In 1957, Shi Zhan Chun and his teammates successfully climbed Mount Gongga. On the morning of March 13, 2013, at 9:00 AM, No. 9 Tiyuguan Road, Beijing. A special memorial service without banners was held at the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China...
2013 Beijing All-Mountain League – Station 1: Guokuai Station
2013 Beijing All-Mountain League – Station 1 Guokuai Station Event Slogan: Above the peaks, you are the king of AMs (All-Mountain)! Event Date: March 31, 2013 (Sunday) Race Distance: Approximately 10 km of mountain trails Assembly Time: 10:00 AM Assembly Location: Xiangshan Tea Shed Race Finish: Timing finish at Qiangen Road exit...
The 100km Erhai Lake Hiking & Plateau Endurance Run to be Held in April
On March 22, a reporter learned from the State Sports Bureau that the 2013 AA 100km Erhai Lake Hiking & Plateau Endurance Run, jointly organized by the Dali Prefecture Sports Bureau and the Yunnan Mountaineering & Outdoor Sports Association, and hosted by Yunnan AA Outdoor Sports Club and the Dali Prefecture Mountaineering Association, will take place on April 4–5. This hiking and endurance...
20 Years of MIDI School – Shanghai MIDI Presale Starts
Twenty years ago, China’s first music school dedicated to teaching blues, rock, and jazz — Beijing MIDI School of Music — was established. This unassuming private institution has, since hosting its first MIDI Festival on campus in 2000, become what countless music-loving youth regard as the “Whampoa Military Academy of Chinese rock.” After 13 years...
Brazilian man sleeps soundly on a wire high above the ground, unfazed by the 1,000-meter altitude
High-wire walking performances are not uncommon, but lying down and sleeping on a wire is rare. On March 24, the British newspaper Daily Mail published a set of astonishing photos showing a man resting on a rope 3,000 feet (approximately 914 meters) above the ground, looking completely relaxed, as if he were lounging in a recliner...
Taiwan's Tourism Bureau introduces new policies to improve the quality of mainland tourists' trips to Taiwan
Zhu Dehui (second from left) with some teammates. Currently studying mathematics at East China Normal University in Shanghai, Zhu, who is of medium height and has slightly dark skin, is from Macau. During this year’s Spring Festival, he accomplished a "feat" — leading 14 other Macau university students studying on the mainland on a trip starting from Beijing, taking 14...
Self-driving tours drive demand for outdoor gear; experts offer tips on equipment selection
Seeing everyone discuss steep slopes (aimed at the general skiing public, not extreme alpine), QiaoJiannan and firehawk have summarized it well—when the runs are wide enough, it's all about constantly adjusting your center of gravity and carving smooth arcs; when skiing off-piste or conditions don't allow, you must learn to jump and shift your power. Took a casual clip last week, sharing it here for fun...
The Ultimate Land-and-Water King — Columbia Amphibious Shoes
Canyoneering, sea fishing, kayaking... A variety of water-based activities are the best outdoor pursuits for the hot summer. Choosing the right footwear can be tricky—traditional hiking shoes aren’t meant for water, while beach sandals aren’t suitable for sports. What people need is an outdoor shoe that combines athletic performance with drainage, and the Columbia Amphibious All-Terrain Shoes are the perfect choice for those who love to enjoy water activities...
Construction begins on Beijing’s Eastern Suburbs Forest Park, spanning an area equivalent to 8 Olympic Forest Parks
The Eastern Suburbs Forest Park, which is about the size of eight Olympic Forest Parks, has recently started construction. It is the largest forest park in the plains area of Beijing, featuring five distinctive landscape zones: the North China Arboretum, the Impressions Forest, the Wetland Forest, the Dynamic Forest, and the Creative Forest. “The biggest highlight of our district’s this year’s afforestation project in the plains area is the Eastern Suburbs Forest Park!” said a relevant official from the Tongzhou District Gardening and Greening Bureau. Once completed, the park will be open to the public free of charge.
Where to go during the Qingming holiday? Start your journey with SOSO Street View’s five themed travel routes
With just over a week to go before the Qingming holiday, travel enthusiasts have already started putting their vacation plans into action. But for many office workers, various factors such as time constraints, opportunities, and mood have prevented them from doing so.