Classic Itineraries
A Hangzhou girl’s 10-year backpacking journey across the world offers safety tips
Over 10 years, she traveled across China and visited 20 countries. For this Hangzhou native, Zhang Zhijun, these 10 years have been incredibly fulfilling. Born in 1984, she loves high heels, adores pink, fills her car with dolls, and owns dozens of Hello Kitty items. Yet beneath her gentle appearance lies a strong heart. No money? Work harder...
The most beautiful scenery is on the road (A review of our spring flower-viewing road trip through Jiangnan)
The most beautiful scenery is on the road — “Dream Time Combo’s” Preface to Our Spring Flower-Viewing Road Trip during Qingming Festival: In March 2012, I posted an event on the Lüye (Green Field) website titled “From Beijing — Down to Jiangnan in the Blooming Season, a Self-Drive Flower-Viewing Tour from April 2 to 8.” Time flies so fast — the rapeseed flowers are in bloom again, and the azaleas are once more flaming red... Recalling last year’s trip to Jiangnan fills me with both excitement and longing… The golden rapeseed blossoms and crimson azaleas were truly intoxicating and unforgettable. I’m sharing my travel experience with everyone as a memorable record and tribute, and also to inspire those planning a trip to Jiangnan…
Short holidays see surge in self-driving trips; safe vehicle use a must
The Qingming Festival holiday is approaching, and local expressways will offer free passage for small passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer (including seven) from midnight on April 4 to 24:00 on April 6. With pleasant weather and toll-free roads, many people are getting antsy to hit the road. To avoid the Qingming travel peak, Ms. Han from Minhang District took her family on a self-driving trip last weekend to...
The Shenzhen Hundred Kilometers originated from a grassroots, self-organized effort.
On March 24, hikers on the move. On March 24, volunteers of the "Shenzhen Hundred Kilometers" provided assistance to hikers. On March 23 and 24, the annual "Shenzhen Hundred Kilometers" once again attracted widespread attention. This is a large-scale, non-profit hiking event organized spontaneously by hikers. From just 52 participants in its inaugural edition in 2001...
Over 2,000 applicants carefully designed logos and slogans to interpret Gypsum Mountain
The Qingming holiday is approaching, and Shanxi’s Gypsum Mountain Scenic Area is making meticulous preparations and arrangements to welcome visitors for spring outings in the bright spring sunshine. With the change of seasons, the landscapes of Gypsum Mountain have taken on a fresh new look. Reporters have learned that this year, the tourism theme slogan and logo of Gypsum Mountain will also be refreshed.
China's outdoor market is on an upward trend, and the Asia Outdoor Show continues to develop steadily as well.
These trees will be planted in the Puget Sound watershed of Tacoma, Seattle, Washington, where OR is located. (March 26, 2013) — This year, the manufacturer of Outdoor Research products is undertaking an innovative Pacific Northwest project that will see 234 native coniferous trees planted south of its Seattle headquarters. These trees will serve as carbon sinks...
Avoid "traps" on self-driving trips – Speeding and lane violations are the easiest ways to get fined
Can event themes be protected by intellectual property rights? Yes. Recently, reporters learned that outdoor brand CAMEL has applied for intellectual property protection for the joint event theme of its Taobao store launching in April – “Global Adventure, Take on the World” – and related slogans such as “With Camel, Go Further.” “Take on the World...”
February’s Monthly Champion Announced – “Outdoor Experts” Help Make Dreams Come True
Can’t write a proposal? Does that mean you can’t have dreams? No time? Does that mean you can’t enjoy the outdoors? Outdoor “experts” will show you how to make your dreams happen. The 7th edition of the 2013 “Experience Without Limits – Gore-Tex!” Outdoor Dreams Realization Campaign has launched a powerful team of dream mentors to help review proposals and offer guidance...
It’s a great time for spring outings during the Qingming Festival — outdoor gear is selling hot in advance
Starting from March 22, intensive closed-door training was carried out to provide team members with professional knowledge in basic quality, CPR, injury assessment, wilderness survival, physical training, casualty evacuation, bleeding control and bandaging, escape from specific disasters, knot-tying exercises, and the use of first aid kits, followed by rescue simulations. The team members...
Bloomberg News: Beijing Is No Longer a Bicycle Paradise
In 2013, Tecnica partnered with ISPO BEIJING, Actionfox, and MICO to sponsor the Tecnica Trail Running Team (TTT). As part of its efforts to promote trail running in China, Tecnica planned a series of group runs this year, starting on March 30...
Mafengwo releases 2013 outbound travel visa guide
Canadian media reported that Citizenship and Immigration Canada issued as many as 1 million tourist visas in 2012, a 40% increase compared to 2004. The number of visitors from China to Mexico has risen rapidly over the past three years, growing by 30%. Outbound travel by Chinese tourists is showing a rapid growth trend. Chinese tourists going abroad are also...
Assessing Your Skiing Level Through Carving Techniques
by Kiwi (just joined this forum not long ago and read some technical discussion posts. Actually, I found that many friends still can't systematically evaluate their own skiing level. Some people go straight into off-piste skiing in the trees. Yes, you can ski there, but can you do it comfortably? Can you make smooth, beautiful turns back and forth continuously...)
Outdoor Research will plant 234 trees to offset its 2012 carbon footprint
These trees will be planted in the Puget Sound watershed of Tacoma, Washington, where OR is based, just south of the company’s Seattle headquarters. (March 26, 2013) ― This year, the manufacturer of Outdoor Research products is undertaking an innovative Pacific Northwest initiative, planting 234 native conifer trees south of its Seattle headquarters. These trees, serving as a carbon sink...
Camel Outdoor's "Fierce" Marketing: Promotional Theme Seeks Intellectual Property Protection
Can an event theme be protected by intellectual property rights? Yes. Recently, it was reported that outdoor brand CAMEL Camel has applied for intellectual property protection for the joint store event theme launching on Taobao in April — “Global Adventure, Take On the World” — along with slogans such as “With Camel, Go Further.” “Take On the World...”
A 90-year-old man never married in his life to pursue mountain climbing, sustaining himself by writing books
If one day, when you and your friends are preparing to embark on a self-challenging mountain climbing trip in the United States, you might see an old man by the roadside—ragged but spirited—holding a sign that says “Assist with climbing in exchange for food” (a cooperative model where one provides climbing protection and the other provides food). At that moment...
Huairou District in Beijing establishes its first Great Wall farmer rescue team
Starting from March 22, the team underwent intensive, closed-door training covering professional knowledge such as basic skills, CPR, injury assessment, wilderness survival, physical fitness, casualty evacuation, bleeding control and bandaging, escape from specific disasters, knot-tying exercises, and the use of first aid kits, followed by rescue simulations. The team members...
March 30: Tecnica Launches 2013 "Run with the Giants" Event
In 2013, Tecnica partnered with ISPO BEIJING, Actionfox, and MICO to sponsor the Tecnica Trail Running Team (TTT). As part of its commitment to promoting trail running in China, Tecnica has planned a series of group runs this year. On March 30...
In-depth Experiential Leisure Tour of the Hulunbuir Grassland, Greater Khingan Mountains Azalea Festival 2013
Hailar – 82km – Yakeshi – 128km – Boketu – 61km – Balin Lama Mountain – 62km – Zhalantun – 175km – Chaihe – 90km – Arxan National Forest Park – 110km – Arxan City – 170km – Honghua’erji – 45km – Yimin – 90km – Hailar (1013km) Activity Date: May 10th Activity...
Runners’ Pool Workouts — Building Strength, Power, and Flexibility in the Water
The four-day Fifth National Seminar on Mountain Accident Investigation and Rescue Technology Training concluded on March 6 in Shenzhen. A total of 81 leaders, key personnel, and technical experts from 44 mountain and outdoor rescue organizations across 19 provinces and cities attended. Mountain rescue has become a key focus within the overall development planning of mountaineering and outdoor sports. ...
Experts recommend choosing a healthy lifestyle.
In 2013, the Midi Music Festival set its annual theme as "20 Years of Midi School." The Beijing Midi Music Festival was held first from April 29 to May 1, followed by the 2013 Shanghai Midi Music Festival at Century Park in Pudong from May 3 to 5. After that, China's largest outdoor rock music festival will make its way to Lingnan—2013...