Classic Itineraries
Friendly reminders for friends planning to visit Xinjiang
Huangshan Hosts a 10,000-Person Mountain Climbing and Leisure Event On April 8, 2013, athletes were climbing during the Huangshan 10,000-person mountain climbing event. On that day, themed "Beautiful Huangshan, Happy and Healthy," the event was held in China's Huangshan Scenic Area. Mountain climbing enthusiasts from more than 10 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, along with residents of Huangshan City,...
2.53 million tourists enjoy spring outings in Beijing during Qingming Festival; total tourism revenue exceeds 1.1 billion yuan
On the 6th, the waters of Kunming Lake in the Summer Palace were shimmering, with small boats gliding slowly across the surface. Numerous visitors came to the Summer Palace with their families during the Qingming holiday, enjoying the flowers and willows in the blue sky and clear water, leisurely soaking up the spring sunshine. This year’s Qingming holiday saw a significant increase in the city’s tourism revenue. Recently, data released by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development...
Post-85s couple hikes to Lhasa, covering over 570 kilometers from Anqing to Jingzhou
At 9 a.m. on March 29, a young couple carrying hiking backpacks took a commemorative photo under the ancient city walls of Jingzhou. This is a post-85s couple from Anqing, Anhui. They traveled on foot through Huanggang and Wuhan before arriving in Jingzhou. After spending a day exploring Jingzhou, they will continue their journey to their destination — Lhasa. Firm in their resolve, they persuaded their relatives...
71-year-old motorcyclist travels the world, covering over 400,000 km across 30 provinces in 12 years
This 71-year-old man from Liuzhou, Guangxi, Zhao Peng, was fully geared up, wearing a helmet, sunglasses, a biker’s jacket, and riding a motorcycle. The elderly man had a ruddy complexion, a sturdy build, and a strong voice. After retiring in 1998, Zhao Peng was hospitalized for three years due to high blood pressure and heart disease. When he was discharged in 2001, the doctor advised him to eat light food,...
Travel the world on a budget by hitchhiking — a step-by-step guide to hitchhiking
Hitchhiking means traveling by getting rides in other people’s vehicles. Abroad, it’s a common mode of transportation and even has its own unique road culture. In China, ever since Gu Yue’s documentary "Hitchhiking to Berlin" gained popularity in the travel community, more and more people have chosen this way to travel. Many people have dreams and aspirations about hitchhiking...
China (Shanghai) International Leisure Industry Expo opens on April 11
The China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS2013), together with the China (Shanghai) Elite Lifestyle Show (ELS2013) and the China (Shanghai) International Leisure Industry Expo (ExpoLeisure2013), will debut at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from April 11 to 14, striving to create the “flagship exhibition of the entire Asian boating industry chain.” China...
The 6th China Baise Leye International Mountain Outdoor Sports Challenge will be held
In this April when azaleas bloom all over the mountains, Leye County, a UNESCO Global Geopark, will host the 6th China Baise Leye International Mountain Outdoor Sports Challenge and the National Rock Climbing Divisional Competition (Leye Station). At that time, elite outdoor sports athletes from around the world and top domestic rock climbers will gather in the “Capital of Tiankengs,” a place that combines majestic, rugged, and perilous landscapes with the scenic beauty of both northern and southern China...
Wuhu's Public Bicycle Daily Rentals Hit a New High
Since the end of last year, Mr. Liu, who works at the Wuhu Power Generation Company in the northern part of the city, has stopped driving to work. Every morning, he picks up a bicycle from a public rental station near his residential community and cycles to the bus stop close to his office. After work, he rides back home from the bus stop. Over the past few months, that green public bicycle...
A 60-year-old hiker creates "archives" for ancient trees in the Dabie Mountains
Zhu Dekui, an elderly man from Lu'an, has a deep love for trees—especially ancient and notable ones—which has earned him the nickname "tree enthusiast" among many. Yesterday, Zhu packed his bags and began a hiking journey through the Dabie Mountain region spanning Hubei, Henan, and Anhui. He plans to traverse rugged highlands to systematically collect data on surviving ancient and notable trees, with the goal of self-funding the compilation of a book titled "Records of Ancient and Notable Trees in the Dabie Mountains"...
The 9th Ningxia Liupan Mountain Flower Tourism Festival Opens
On April 8, the 9th Ningxia Liupan Mountain Flower Tourism Festival opened in Pengyang County. Cai Guoying, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and head of the Propaganda Department of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and Hong Yang, vice-chairman of the Regional Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the event. This year’s Flower Tourism Festival adheres to the principles of simplicity and pragmatism, and has done away with a formal opening ceremony. Instead, it focuses on showcasing Pengyang’s cultural and tourism resources through a series of activities including sightseeing tours, photography outings...
Huangshan Hosts a Mass Hiking and Leisure Event
Huangshan Hosts a Mass Hiking and Leisure Event On April 8, 2013, athletes were seen during the mass hiking event in Huangshan. On that day, the China Huangshan Scenic Area held a mass hiking and leisure event themed “Beautiful Huangshan, Happy and Healthy.” Hiking enthusiasts from more than 10 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, along with local residents of Huangshan, ...
Outdoor products see huge growth as traditional clothing brands scramble to shift focus
In contrast to the sluggish performance of traditional shoe and apparel companies, outdoor products have been booming over the past two years. According to the *2012 China Outdoor Products Market Survey Report* recently released by the Outdoor Products Branch of the China Textile Commerce Association, in 2012, the total retail sales of China’s outdoor brands reached 14.5 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 34.94%. Since 2...
Garmin to Provide Factory-Installed Navigation Systems for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Garmin recently announced that Daimler AG (Daimler Headquarters) has selected Garmin as the supplier of factory-installed embedded navigation systems for future global Mercedes-Benz vehicle models. The award-winning Garmin navigation system will be integrated into Mercedes-Benz’s infotainment systems over the next four years. "Being chosen by Daimler as a Tier 1 partner for its navigation solutions is a testament to Garmin’s Auto OEM capabilities and product quality..."
Urban outdoor sports are on the rise as the Shenzhen Gift Show highlights outdoor living
In recent years, outdoor sports have become a popular lifestyle among young people, who fully enjoy the fun of activities such as hiking, cycling, mountaineering, and camping. From April 25 to 28, the "21st China (Shenzhen) International Gift, Craft, Watch & Houseware Fair" will once again kick off at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center...
Old Ox Bend ----- The First Bend of the Yellow River Entering Shanxi
I've long wanted to experience the charm of Old Ox Bend. Taking advantage of the three-day Qingming holiday (April 4th to 6th), I finally set off with several friends from our car club (four cars, ten people). The main attractions on this trip included: Sha Hu Kou ----- Laoniuwan Fort (located in Inner Mongolia, also the best spot to photograph the ox head drinking from the Yellow River) ---- Mao Tai Mountain Scenic Area ---- Ancient Pianguan County Town (the first county in Shanxi where the Yellow River flows into) ---- Laoniuwan Village (an ancient village located on the back of the Old Ox Ridge in Shanxi) ---- Wanjiazhai Water Control Project (the first water conservancy project on the Yellow River entering Shanxi, with the reservoir stretching dozens of miles through the Shanxi-Mongolia Gorge, and the Wanjiazhai Suspension Bridge is spectacular). Thanks to the mutual help, friendship, and active cooperation of those who joined this trip: Lone Wolf, Polar Bear, 222, and all accompanying members—you all worked hard. We welcome you to share your amazing photos so everyone can enjoy our joyful moments together.
Achieving the principle of not letting the center of gravity lag behind
The principle of not letting the center of gravity lag behind may sound simple, but doing it well is hard! At its core, not letting the center of gravity lag is about maintaining balance — the balance between your center of gravity and the contact point of your skis. However, skiing is a dynamic process. The fall line curves, the slope is uneven, there may be small moguls, and so on. Even if you achieve temporary balance, it can quickly be disrupted. So the most important thing is...
Parallel Turn Techniques from Beginner to Advanced Levels
Good skiing comes down to using your edges effectively, and the key to using edges well is edge transition. Edge transition is the critical step that connects and initiates turns. Skiing is all about smoothly linking one turn to the next, so whether you're using carving techniques or traditional parallel skiing, edge transition remains the most essential core skill. Having read Eric’s "Ski the Whole Mountain..." in full...
2013 China · Lijiang Yulong National First Plateau Mountain Race Challenge
I. Competition Organizing Units: Organizer: State General Administration of Sports Mountaineering Sports Management Center China Mountaineering Association Yunnan Provincial Sports Bureau Lijiang Municipal People's Government Organizer-executor: CPC Yulong Naxi Autonomous County Committee People’s Government of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County
Poor quality of outdoor gear; no standards for clothing
The worst quality issues are with hiking boots