Classic Itineraries
Alibaba Invests in Travel App "On the Way" to Boost Taobao Travel via Mobile Entry
Shortly after loudly announcing its investment in Sina Weibo and then swiftly moving to invest in Amap, while the industry was still buzzing about Alibaba's major moves, the company had already quietly laid out its plans in the mobile travel internet space by investing several million US dollars in the travel app "On the Way." On May 26, the "On the Way Travel Style Launch Event Press Conference"...
Two cyclists rode over 2,200 kilometers to promote the National Games
The two cycled more than 2,200 kilometers to promote the 12th National Games. Outside the venue where the torch design for the 12th National Games was unveiled yesterday, two people riding mountain bikes adorned with the 12th National Games emblem caught everyone’s attention. It turned out that the two had set off from Dalian on May 19, traveled through 14 cities in Liaoning Province, covered over 2,200 kilometers, and arrived yesterday...
Cycling on dedicated bike lanes has become a popular trend for commuting in the U.S.
To learn skateboarding well, the first priority is to know the correct stance. Basic stance: 1. Bend your knees to maintain maximum flexibility. 2. Keep your arms outstretched to help with balance. 3. Your upper body should also stay as flexible as possible, reacting appropriately to the skateboard's movements. Stance...
Ski mountaineering extreme activities have been comprehensively upgraded, and the summer extravaganza is making a strong comeback
Ski mountaineering comprehensively upgraded, summer extravaganza making a strong comeback ― 2013 Asian Ski Mountaineering Conference concludes successfully On June 5, the Qinghai Gangshika Asian Ski Mountaineering Exchange Conference, jointly organized by the Chinese Mountaineering Association, the Qinghai Provincial Sports Bureau, and the People's Government of Haibei Prefecture, was grandly concluded in Menyuan County, Haibei Prefecture, Qinghai Province. More than 60 ski mountaineering enthusiasts from Singapore...
A Nepali woman wins a marathon at 3 months pregnant
Having taken the northern route this time, mountaineer Tsang Chi-shing successfully conquered the "roof of the world," Mount Everest, and displayed the SAR flag. Following his 2009 ascent from the Nepalese (southern) side of Everest, making him the third Hong Kong person to summit the peak, Tsang, a Hong Kong mountaineer, successfully scaled Everest from Tibet—known as the...
56 volunteers hiked through Taibai Mountain to pick up trash
By the Baihe River Canyon in the suburbs of Beijing, colorful tents were pitched, with gentle breezes and clear river water setting the scene for children playing games and laughing in circles around the campsite. This group of big kids from the city, on Children's Day — a holiday dedicated to children — shouted out loud, "We are all good kids," joining both adults and...
Beijing bike lanes squeezed, green travel faces awkward situation
A composite photo shows unused public rental bikes at a docking station in Dongcheng District, Beijing, and a bike lane arbitrarily occupied by cars. To tackle worsening vehicle exhaust pollution and promote green travel, Beijing has gradually rolled out a public bicycle rental system in recent years. By the end of 2012...
Outdoor gear has become a new market opportunity in the group-buying industry.
In China, outdoor activities are still considered a relatively new sport. In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards and their pursuit of spiritual and cultural life, outdoor sports have gradually demonstrated their unique market prospects and significant economic value. As a result, a number of outdoor gear stores have emerged in response to demand, creating a new consumer market segment. ...
Japanese handcart-pulling walker arrives in Zhejiang, nearing completion of his round-the-world trek
A Japanese young man from Tottori City, Yoshida Masahito, who has been challenging a round-the-world trek while pulling a handcart since 2009, has recently arrived in Zhejiang Province, China, and is close to the final destination—Shanghai. Yoshida crossed Central Asia, passed through Istanbul in Turkey, and reached Cabo da Roca at the westernmost tip of Europe in Portugal, covering 16,000 kilometers in one year and eight months. 20...
Nepal significantly raises insurance fees for mountaineering teams
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal issued a press release on the 4th stating that the Nepalese government has decided to collect more emergency and accident insurance premiums from mountaineering expeditions starting from January 2014, raising the minimum amount from $4,000 to $10,000. Sapkota, an official from the ministry who was involved in signing the statement, said: "On May 28, the Ministerial Cabinet meeting had already reached a consensus, aiming to promptly revise the minimum insurance amounts related to personal accidents, compensation, and emergency rescue operations."
Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding Techniques
To learn snowboarding well, the first priority is to know the correct stance!
44-year-old man cycles 7,000 km across China to promote bravery and reject indifference
Cycling across the nation to advocate "bravery in the face of injustice, reject indifference," solo cyclist Fang Deyong arrived in Taiyuan on the afternoon of June 6. It is reported that Taiyuan is the 108th stop of his nationwide journey and the fifth in Shanxi Province. On March 10, 2012, moved by the "Little Yueyue" incident, 44-year-old Fang Deyong from Henan quit his high-ranking job at a multinational company...
Rock Climbing Skills Guide
Free climbing is the foundation of all climbing disciplines. It can be broadly defined as: relying solely on a climber’s own effort to ascend usable terrain without using protective gear such as ropes, nuts, expansion bolts, or pitons designed to prevent falls—only using hands and feet. The cracks, caves, and overhangs on the rock face...
How to Choose a Cycling Helmet
First, when purchasing a cycling helmet, be sure to check whether the selected helmet has a label from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. By law, all cycling helmets sold in China must meet the safety standards set by the Administration before they can be sold to customers. Otherwise, they are considered illegal products. Second,...
First Hong Kong mountaineer successfully summits Everest from both sides
After ascending via the north slope this time and conquering the "roof of the world," Mount Everest, he displayed the SAR flag. Following his 2009 climb from Nepal (south slope), becoming the third Hong Kong person to summit Everest, local mountaineer Tsang Chi-shing last month spent 49 days successfully tackling the world’s highest peak from Tibet’s north slope, known as the...
SCALER The Summer Camping Season in the Suburbs of Beijing Officially Kicks Off—Top Camping Destinations in the Beijing Suburbs
By the White River Canyon in the suburbs of Beijing, colorful tents are set up, with gentle breezes and clear river water complementing the children playing games and laughing in circles on the campsite. This is a group of big kids from the city who, on Children’s Day—a holiday dedicated to children—shouted out loud “We are all good kids!” and spent a unique outdoor camping festival with both adults and children...
Five events including rock climbing miss out on 2020 Olympics
Which events will make it into the 2020 Olympics? With the International Olympic Committee voting to shortlist baseball/softball, squash, and wrestling as the final candidates, the original eight-way choice has been simplified to a three-way race. Alongside baseball/softball, squash, and wrestling, five other events are also competing for one temporary spot in the 2020 Olympics...
How to Maintain Cycling Glasses
Camping Base “Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints.” On June 11, the 2013 “Silk Road Spring” Cup Zhangye International Camping Festival, themed “Colorful Zhangye · Beautiful Ganzhou,” grandly opened at Binhu Square in the Binhe New District of Zhangye. The two-day camping event attracted participants from across the country...
The 2nd Beijing RV Show 2013 is about to kick off
On June 14, 2013, the 2nd Beijing RV Show will be held at the Beijing RV Expo Center, gathering major domestic and international RV brands along with their outdoor camping equipment. Over the course of four days, the event will offer visitors free consultations, vehicle viewing and purchasing, camping barbecues, beer, music, and more. The show is currently in full-scale preparation...
Complete Guide to Outdoor Climbing Techniques
On June 10, Beijing time, the 2013 World Extreme Sports Games Asia stop was held at Shanghai’s Jiangwan Stadium, an event widely regarded as the highest-level and most influential traditional gathering in the global extreme sports scene. The men’s speed climbing competition featured 17 athletes from nine countries, with the final seeing the captain of the Chinese climbing team...