Classic Itineraries
Tourist numbers in Fenghuang Ancient Town plummet as inn bookings plunge
Starting April 10, Fenghuang Ancient Town has "bundled" its previously free ancient town scenic area and Nanhuashan Shenfeng Cultural Scenic Area, charging a 148-yuan admission fee. The fee has led to a sharp drop in tourist numbers and sparked resistance from merchants, drawing widespread attention and controversy. Data from Taobao Travel shows that in recent...
Huangshan Scenic Area to Ban Visitors from Entering Undeveloped Regions
Hikers who venture into undeveloped and unopened primeval forests and canyons not only put themselves at risk but also create various potential hazards. Yesterday, reporters learned that the revision and legislation of the "Huangshan Scenic Area Management Regulations" (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") has been initiated, aiming to address new issues with corresponding solutions. The "Regulations" were first promulgated by the provincial People's Congress Standing Committee in 1989...
Commercial mountaineering has become an upward way of life
Commercial Mountaineering: An Upward Way of Life. Explorer Wang Bing frequently participates in outdoor mountaineering activities. Among the groups he leads, there is a segment known as "commercial mountaineers." Unlike independent climbers, those who opt for commercial mountaineering pay for services to assist them. Some celebrities and entrepreneurs take on high-difficulty peaks through this approach, bringing commercial mountaineering into the public eye. Due to the high cost of services, it has earned the reputation of being "only for the wealthy."
Elegance Personified: White Egrets — Photos from a Bird-Watching Trip at Qinglong Bay River
In the eyes of many outdoor enthusiasts, every product from SeatoSummit can be synonymous with "premium." This year, SeatoSummit will attend the Asia Outdoor Expo for the third time. Unlike previous years, it will be joined by American outdoor stove brand Jetboil and New Zealand outdoor freeze-dried food brand B...
2013 (4th) Asia Outdoor Industry Awards Now Open for Entries — New “China Original Design Award” Added...
Following three successful editions, the 2013 (4th) Asia Outdoor Industry Awards is now accepting entries. Co-organized by Nanjing Ningfei International Exhibition Co., Ltd., the organizer of the Asia Outdoor Show, and the Jiangsu Industrial Design Society, with special support from Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, the organizer of the European Outdoor Show...
One man in Henan got trapped in the Qilian Mountains of Qinghai while treasure hunting.
The Ya’an earthquake touched everyone’s hearts. On the afternoon of April 20th, Kolumb (Golonbu) personnel quickly assembled to discuss aid plans, and it was finally decided that the first batch of assistance—worth 1.5 million yuan in supplies and 500,000 yuan in cash—would be sent to the disaster area. This batch of supplies included 1,200 windbreakers, 200 tents, and 100 sleeping bags urgently needed in the disaster zone. The total value of the aid was 2 million yuan...
Part 9 of "Outdoor Sports Basics": Outdoor Camping and Emergency Bivouacking
On April 21, the opening ceremony of the 5th Beijing Tourism Mountain Festival themed "Hiking in Western Beijing, Enjoying All Four Seasons" and the National Trail Summit were grandly held at the Longquan Hotel in Mentougou. The event began with the dance "Pounding Drums and Peaceful Prosperity," followed by a speech from Lu Yong, Secretary of the Party Group and Director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development. Rooted in western Beijing...
China Music Valley "2013 Beijing Midi Festival Full Lineup - Qing Stage
TheHit ― from Chengdu, formed in late 2008, blending a heavy dose of Grunge with a touch of Garage. Grunge and Garage are two distinct styles that many people can't tell apart, and their goal is to make it even harder to distinguish between them. Noble ― all five members are from music colleges in Shenyang, and they love life...
China Music Valley "2013 Beijing Midi Full Lineup – TIGER on the Song Stage
Central Station ― Central Station, which signifies departure and return ― is a rock band with a vintage style. Based in Chengdu. Lead vocalist Shrine Den and drummer Muse Ji are both from Yunnan, guitarist Jimmy Lee is from Guangxi, and keyboardist Tears Yan is from...
China Music Valley "2013 Beijing Midi Festival Full Lineup – VANS Tang Stage
Monkey Legion (2012 Midi National Campus Band Competition Champions) ― There are many who share the dream, but few who walk the path together. We do what we love and hold fast to our common goal — music is our attitude. It’s most precious to keep chasing your dreams without giving up. Staying true to yourself and not following the crowd, that’s the way to go. ...
Come to Changbai Mountain in Spring to See Snow
What does May mean? The answer could be the transition from winter to spring, with flowers blooming in the warmth, or melting ice and snow, and vibrant blossoms. But in Changbai Mountain, the breath of spring has yet to arrive, and the remnants of winter still linger. The mountains remain pure white, and snowflakes may still fall in the morning. This is the perfect time to visit Changbai Mountain and experience its "Winter in May."...
Counting the types of car shock absorbers and their significant impact on handling
The support of a car’s suspension is greatly related to the type and characteristics of the springs and shock absorbers. Today, the editors of the auto news channel at YourCar.com will introduce the types and features of shock absorbers for everyone. The springs in a car serve as elastic components that support the vehicle and cushion vibrations. However, if there were only springs...
The Skiing Oath – The Principle Behind Weight Loss
Someone, Skiing Experience: 3 days, 1.5 days at Zhejiang’s Damingshan, 1.5 days at Changchengling. Skiing Achievement: On the first day at Changchengling, driven by a determination to not fear falling and not fear falling again, I managed to ski down the advanced slope. Getting to Changchengling wasn’t easy for me — there were neither flights nor trains. Back at my base thousands of miles away, touching my body covered in bruises, I reflected on the pain...
Ya'an Rescue Alert: Kolumb (Golonbu) Rushes 2 Million in Supplies to Disaster Area
The Ya'an earthquake has touched everyone’s heart. On the afternoon of April 20, Kolumb (Golonbu) staff quickly assembled to discuss aid plans and finalized the decision to send the first batch of donations—worth 1.5 million in supplies and 500,000 in cash—to the disaster area. The shipment includes 1,200 urgent-needed windbreakers, 200 tents, and 100 sleeping bags for those affected. The 2 million worth...
The opening ceremony of the 5th Beijing Tourism Mountain Festival and the Mentougou National Trail Forum have been successfully concluded ...
On April 21, the opening ceremony of the 5th Beijing Tourism Mountain Festival, themed "Hiking in Western Beijing, Enjoying All Seasons," and the National Trail Forum were grandly held at the Longquan Hotel in Mentougou. The event opened with the performance *Drumming for Peace*, followed by a speech from Lu Yong, Party Group Secretary and Director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development. Rooted in the heritage of the ancient trails of Western Beijing...
Unbeatable Pass to Explore the “Pearl of the Orient” Hong Kong and Macau
PG Group has recently launched the Hong Kong Pass, starting at just HK$999. Choose from 2, 3, or 4-day passes to discover multiple top attractions in both Hong Kong and Macau.
The sixth "Journey to the West" public welfare and poverty alleviation road trip ventured into Tibet
From August 2 to August 9, 2018, the sixth edition of the "Journey to the West" public welfare and poverty alleviation road trip—jointly initiated by Beijing Xing Tianxia Auto Club, China Traffic Radio of China National Radio, MiXing Network, and Zhihui, and sponsored by Danfu Lubricants—continued its journey deep into Tibet, heading toward Everest Base Camp and the Qinghai-Tibet Highway...
"I Want to Be on Midi" Crowns Top Three, to Share Stage with Cui Jian and Nearly 100 Artists at Shenzhen Midi
The nearly one-month-long "I Want to Be on Midi" band selection for the Shenzhen Midi Music Festival concluded successfully on April 20 at Shenzhen Urban Caiye Plaza. After intense live competition, Hong Kong's Deepinside band and Changsha's Gorgeous Jacket band won the championship and runner-up respectively, while Hong Kong's Counterflow band and...
Camel Outdoor Teams Up with STO Express to Rush 2 Million Yuan in Urgent Supplies to Disaster Area
Yesterday, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Lushan County, Ya’an City, Sichuan Province. Upon learning the news, Guangdong Camel Outdoor immediately decided to aid the disaster area. Early this morning, 2 million yuan worth of emergency relief supplies dispatched by Camel Outdoor to support the affected region were loaded onto STO Express’s charity express train. These supplies, including tents, sleeping bags, and windproof jackets — all urgently needed in the disaster zone...
Findings from a single-rope technique inspection in Chengde
Last week I announced an activity to visit the training base of the Chengde Mountaineering Association for the 【48th Single-Rope Technique Inspection】, where their rappelling skills were quite impressive—especially in training primary and secondary school students, with many participants. Both the technical skills and the base itself are highly developed. Chengde features danxia landforms, with its uniquely shaped mountains and cliffs...