Classic Itineraries
Two Elderly from Zhengzhou Plan 88-Day Eco-Friendly Bike Ride Across Europe
The two friends will cycle through Europe, departing on June 11 and returning on September 6. Wang Yanxiao, 66, online alias "Kouxian Duxiao," is a retired senior engineer from the Zhengzhou Railway Bureau Research Institute and currently serves as a director of the Zhengzhou Elderly Cycling Association. In 2010, he and his friends Dong Haogao and Gao Yuting cycled to Russia...
On May 19, 18 scenic spots in Shaanxi will offer free admission tickets
May 19 is China Tourism Day. Yesterday, the Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Bureau announced that on the day of the event, the province will host a series of activities themed “Dialogue Between the Qinling Mountains and the Yellow River.” A total of 245 people-friendly measures will be introduced, with many scenic spots across the province offering half-price tickets that day. Among them, 18 scenic spots including Huashan will distribute free...
Hey everyone, how do you handle steep slope mushrooms? Any tips? (P.S.: Video from last weekend attached)
World champion Zhong Qixin "tested his skills" on the course. He won China's first-ever World Championship gold medal and set a new world record. It only took him three years to go from entering the climbing scene to becoming a world champion. His name is Zhong Qixin, hailing from a rural area in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, and he is now a rock climbing athlete with the Ningbo Sports Team...
Xinjiang faces new challenges in land search and rescue; coordination efforts urgently need improvement
From May 11 to 12, 2013, I drove to Fengning Bashang Grassland, taking the western route through Huailai, Chicheng, and Guyuan. The entire journey was on highways and newly built provincial roads—few cars, few people, and smooth travel all the way. There were quite a few speed traps and speed-limited sections along the way, as well as dimly lit tunnels. But enough of the gripes—here’s the frustrating speed trap map ! Plus, a concise road guide for the western route...
What are some high-risk sports!?
Lin Weiyuan (left) set off last month from Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China, aiming to complete a 5,000-kilometer solo bike ride in 50 days to raise 200,000 yuan for terminally ill patients at the Yaxi Xi Ci Huai Hospital. According to reports, the 57-year-old Singaporean Chinese, Lin Weiyuan, after a year of preparation, finally set out on April 28 from Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China...
The General Administration of Sport of China has launched the "Balance Eating and Exercise: Two-Shoes Campaign."
The "2013 Shenzhen Rock Climbing Tour Spring Round," exclusively sponsored by Black Diamond (distributed in Shenzhen by Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co., Ltd.), was successfully held on April 20 at the Chegongmiao Tonglai Liu Changzhong Climbing Gym. Nearly 60 participants registered for the event, including over 50 local rock climbers from Shenzhen; the beginner group alone had 28 participants...
Capital of Skiing — Impressions of Vancouver
Vancouver, a coastal city in western Canada, is the cultural and economic hub of Western Canada. It borders Seattle to the south, the Rocky Mountains to the north, the prairies to the east, and the vast Pacific Ocean to the west. With a spring-like climate year-round, blooming flowers, lush greenery, and winter temperatures above freezing, the warm, moist air from the Pacific and the cold air from the Arctic...
Rock climbing – Ningbo’s next Olympic gold medal prospect?
World champion Zhong Qixin “tests the waters” on the climbing wall. He won China’s first world championship gold medal in the sport and set a new world record, achieving the feat in just three years after entering the climbing scene. His name is Zhong Qixin, hailing from a rural village in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, and now an athlete...
piu buys a horse. In my spare time, I’m documenting this. From now on, this thread will be piu’s equestrian diary, muahahaha. Stake claimed...
For a long time, I’ve been quietly researching and practicing trail riding—going from bouncing all over in a mounting block to finally staying seated, and then to off-road rides with tanxu’s Sherman. I was proudly confident that I could handle horses. That was until an accident while riding a Thoroughbred at Shunxin, which instantly made me realize how ignorant and arrogant I’d been (I always thought of myself as humble, devout...).
Important Speed Trap Alerts in Fengning Bashang (West Route - Huailai, Chicheng, Guyuan Section)
From May 11 to 12, 2013, I drove to Fengning Bashang Grassland via the west route through Huailai, Chicheng, and Guyuan. The entire journey was on highways and newly built provincial roads—light traffic, few people, and smooth arrival. There were many speed traps and speed limit sections along the way, as well as dimly lit tunnels. Without further ado, here’s the map of those annoying speed traps!* Plus, a concise west route road guide...
Lop Nur sets up checkpoints to intercept explorers and protect wild camels
The wild camels that have long inhabited the Aqike Valley in Lop Nur, Xinjiang, have in recent years been increasingly disturbed by adventurous “travelers,” causing them to flee their “homes” and retreat deep into the Gobi Desert. To allow the wild camels to live peacefully, the authorities of the nature reserve have begun setting up checkpoints to intercept these uninvited human visitors. As part of...
Slippery Tiles at Chongming Island Cycling Race Site Need Improvement
Through cycling, efforts have been made for eleven years to promote Chongming as a green ecological island and establish it as a global icon. Yesterday, the starting gun of the 2013 UCI Women’s Road World Cup once again affirmed Chongming Island’s status in international cycling events, especially the Chongming Island Loop Race, which has transcended...
The Business Perspective on Outdoor Sports
I. A Simple Classification of Outdoor Activities Outdoor activities essentially involve two key elements: people and places. People can be broadly divided into veterans and beginners, while places can be categorized as commonly visited (close to residential areas, such as Xiangshan) and rarely visited (such as Lingshan). Combining these gives rise to four scenarios: people...
Twenty-nine temples in Hunan have started waiving admission fees and opening to tourists for free in an effort to resist commercialization.
Changsha, May 12 (Reporter Tang Xiaoqing) — Starting from May 10, 29 temples in Hunan, including Changsha’s Lushan Temple and Hengyang’s Yanfeng Temple, have begun waiving admission fees and opening to tourists for free as a move to resist commercialization. On the 12th, a reporter at Lushan Temple, located on Mount Yuelu, a national 5A-level scenic area, observed that...
KAILAS Rock Journey - Continuing the Route-Opening Expedition in 2013
In the summer of 2012, a far-reaching KAILAS "Rock Quest China" public service route-opening campaign took place across the country, spanning nearly 4,000 kilometers over two months. This "Rock Style," which combines rock climbing, route development, travel, and outdoor living, garnered widespread attention and participation from local climbers wherever it went. This...
The first event of the Shenzhen Climbing Tour in 2013
The "2013 Shenzhen Climbing Tour Spring Competition," exclusively sponsored by Black Diamond—a brand represented by Shenzhen Himalaya Trading Co., Ltd.—concluded successfully on April 20 at the Tonglai Liu Changzhong Climbing Gym in Chegongmiao. Nearly 60 participants registered for the event, including over 50 local climbers from Shenzhen; the beginner category saw 28 participants...
Members of a Chinese hiking group share their experience attempting to climb the North Col of Everest
Long-distance walking among disabled friends is a very popular fitness activity among urban residents in Beijing, with enthusiasts of all ages and genders, including people with disabilities. Recently, a group of disabled friends held a charity long-distance walking event in Beijing Olympic Forest Park, among whom some in wheelchairs participating in the fitness walk were particularly...
Fashionable cycling, cycling for health
To further improve the passenger load factor of the “Beijing–Anshun” flight and promote the healthy development of related routes at Huangguoshu Airport, the “Beijing–Anshun” route...
Mafengwo Data Research Center releases summer travel forecast
After May Day, having just experienced the spring travel boom, as the summer vacation draws near, the country is gradually entering the peak season for summer travel. The largest domestic travel website, Mafengwo, based on the latest changes in travel guide downloads, predicts that western regions such as Lhasa, Guide, and Tongren will gradually welcome a travel peak due to factors such as climate and natural scenery...
CRISPI & AKU 2014 Spring/Summer Trade Fair to be Held in Shanghai in June
The renowned Italian outdoor footwear brands CRISPI and AKU will hold their 2014 Spring/Summer Trade Fair on June 22–23 in Shanghai. Both CRISPI and AKU, originating from Montebelluna, Italy’s shoemaking hub, carry forward classic Italian craftsmanship combined with modern high technology, and have been highly sought after since entering the Chinese market. Not long ago in Beijing...