Classic Itineraries
August 8th - National Fitness Day ― Middle-aged and young adults lack fitness awareness
August 8th this year marks China's fifth "National Fitness Day." Over the past five years since the successful hosting of the Beijing Olympics, the participation of urban and rural residents in sports and fitness activities in China has significantly increased, the variety of fitness activities has grown, fitness conditions have gradually improved, and...
Rescuers nearly sacrificed their lives to save stranded outdoor enthusiasts
On August 4, firefighters who participated in the rescue of 23 trapped hikers were climbing up steep mountain slopes. (Photo provided by Wu Weisong). “Dragging my exhausted body, I miraculously made it back—having walked to the edge of death. This is something I’ll remember for life. Thank you, my comrades, my brothers. True friendship is revealed in adversity…” On the evening of August 4 at 2...
65,000 people in London participate in a 100-mile cycling event
As part of the legacy of the 2012 London Olympics, the London cycling event “Prudential RideLondon” today held the “London-Surrey 100” race. The amateur category started at 6 a.m., followed by the professional category in the afternoon. The 100-mile route began at the “Queen Elizabeth Olympic...
An 8-and-a-half-year-old girl hikes from Shenzhen to Hunan with her father
This summer has undoubtedly been a grand adventure for Zeng Ziqi, an 8-and-a-half-year-old from Shenzhen. The third-grade elementary school student’s summer project was — hiking 700 kilometers to her hometown of Shaoyang in Hunan. On July 13, she set off from Xixiang in Bao’an District, Shenzhen, trekking through countryside, forests, cities, and villages. After 17 days...
American skier crushed to death under 3-meter-thick ice layer
According to a report by the British Daily Mail on August 4, 25-year-old American skier Collin Backowski was caught in an avalanche while traversing Mount Hood in Oregon. A tunnel collapsed, burying him under 8 to 10 feet (approximately 2 to 3 meters) of ice. Rescue workers arrived to perform a rescue, but unfortunately...
10 university students hike 600 kilometers over 20 days on an educational journey
Using their footsteps to paint youth and spread new agricultural knowledge. Planning the route and recruiting teammates began in May, and on July 11, they set off from Jinzhong City in our province, crossing Shanxi and Hebei provinces, arriving at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on the afternoon of July 30. It is reported that 10 students from Shanxi Agricultural University and other institutions spent a full 20 days hiking...
21 university students hike over 240 kilometers to map the Wei River's ecology
Water samples collected by team members from the upper reaches of the Wei River Recently, 21 student volunteers from Northwestern Polytechnical University set out from Weiyuan County in Gansu Province, the source of the Wei River, to Tongguan County in Shaanxi Province, hiking over 240 kilometers over 15 days to comprehensively document the current state of the Wei River. On the afternoon of August 4th at the Tang West Market, the students who had returned from the survey...
A 37-year-old man who lost his left leg uses a prosthetic limb to keep cycling for 4 years
At 9:30 in the evening, when there was finally a bit of a cool breeze, Jiang Honghai, 37, stopped his bike and took off his helmet — his forehead was already covered in sweat. An hour and a half earlier, he had set off from his home in the city and pedaled his bicycle toward Andi. The 20-kilometer journey included an uphill stretch. Like other cyclists, he maintained a speed of 40 kilometers per hour, ...
Three seniors aged over 60 rode motorcycles for 42 days covering more than 13,000 kilometers
Riding 13,000 kilometers in 42 days They set off on June 21 and returned to Guiyang on the morning of August 1. Traveling from Guiyang to Qiqihar and then to Russia, the trio covered more than 13,000 kilometers in 42 days. This was their travel route. Their average age is 63. Although they didn’t stay long at each attraction along the way, the elderly...
Exclusive Interview with Mr. Liu Xiaou, Head of MICO/GABEL by HowToTrip
From July 24 to 27, 2013, the 8th Asia Outdoor Exhibition kicked off in Nanjing. A total of 610 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions made their appearance, including 209 overseas exhibitors, showcasing the increasing internationalization of the Asia Outdoor Exhibition year by year. The top Italian professional outdoor underwear brand MICO and the ski/trekking pole brand GABEL...
Climbing, the Endless Journey — An Exclusive Interview with KAILAS’s Cao Jun
KAILAS’s product line covers clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, climbing gear, footwear, and more. As a professional outdoor brand, a group of outstanding explorers and mountaineers guide KAILAS’s design based on their real-world outdoor experience, ensuring that products offer maximum protection in harsh and unpredictable extreme environments...
ISPO BEIJING 2014 is set to be a sell-out event with numerous international brands making their first appearance
The 10th ISPO BEIJING 2014, Asia’s leading trade fair for sports equipment and fashion, will once again be grandly held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from February 19–22, 2014. With tremendous enthusiasm among exhibitors, available booth space is running out. ISPO BEIJING has now entered its tenth year of supporting the Asian sports market. As China’s outdoor industry is just stepping beyond...
Self-driving to Everest Base Camp and Precautions
Everest Base Camp sits at an altitude of 5,200 meters — a height that can make your whole body tingle just hearing about it. Most people give up on their dream trip upon learning this altitude, daunted by concerns over acclimatization. But in truth, it’s not as scary as it sounds. Many travelers visit Everest Base Camp, and you can too!
Travelogue of TaiPu Temple Banner (20130727)
Travelogue of TaiPu Temple Banner (20130727) It's the weekend again. Thinking about how we've been hiking for the past few weeks, this time let’s take our little donkey to the grasslands. Roast whole lamb, horseback riding... mmm... I quickly went online to see if there were any trips to the grasslands. Yep, there was one — a team from the Eco-Travel Club called Wild Wolf, self-driving to TaiPu Temple Banner. With spots still available, I snagged two right away. Actually, my wife also...
【Original by Scallop】A Brief Discussion on the Characteristics of Family Self-Guided Tours and Their Differences from Joining Conventional Tour Groups ...
A few days ago, @OldSeal posted on the Wind Forum, listing six forms of outdoor travel among backpackers. In the replies, I mentioned, “Family self-guided tours are actually also a fairly common way to travel these days.” Later, we further discussed some of our views. Now, I’ve organized my thoughts simply and am publishing them. The conventional tour groups referred to in this article do not include high-end customized tours or a small number of in-depth travel experiences, but only those bustling tour groups we often see passing by when visiting attractions. Typically, their approach is to rush through sights, take posed photos at the entrance, and then quickly move on to the next destination. This hurried, perfunctory style, often accompanied by shopping stops, is an unavoidable choice for many and is not favored by the majority.
Splashing Bottles for Surprises at Window of the World – Cool Off This Summer!
The scorching heat has lingered for days, turning Shenzhen into a furnace baking under the sun. The hustle and bustle of the city only adds to the fatigue and restlessness. Aside from staying cool in air-conditioned rooms, traveling is also a great way to beat the heat—find some shade to relax under or take a dip in a refreshing swimming pool. In weather like this, wouldn’t it be even better to find a place that’s ice-cold...
“Leaves Accompany My Journey” – Three Highlights of the Advancement Stage of the 2013 Lafuma Mountaineering Season
With 60 teams and 120 participants standing out from the selection phase across three categories, August 1st marked the official start of the advancement stage of the “Leaves Accompany My Journey” 2013 Lafuma Mountaineering Season. A brand-new competition format and intense matchups are set to deliver an extraordinary experience, igniting a unique mountaineering craze this scorching summer...
Columbia Omni-Tech "Waterproof Breathable Jacket – Conquer a Hundred Mountains and Rivers
Witness the grandeur of a hundred mountains and gaze upon the surging flow of a hundred rivers. As the official outdoor gear brand for CCTV4’s major outdoor travel program "Faraway Home," Columbia equips the production crew to trek through mountains and rivers, capturing nature’s wonders through their lenses. Among its flagship gear – the Columbia professional waterproof jacket features Omni-Tech "waterproof breathable technology...
The “Xinnai Xinwai 2.0” campaign is halfway through, with 1,600 travel agencies already participating in sharing
In July 2013, Xinxin Travel Network held an event called the “Xinnai Xinwai Million Big Giveaway,” which ran from July 30 to August 12, lasting two weeks. The event garnered high attention from tourism industry insiders from the start. As of August 8, over 1,600 travel agencies had joined the activity...
Girl completes 25-day hike to return home, welcomed by family and friends
An 8-year-old girl, Zeng Ziqi, hiked from Shenzhen back to her hometown in Shaoyang. On August 7, after 25 days, Zeng Ziqi finally reached her destination — Shaoyang Railway Station. Seeing the banner held by her family and friends that read “Welcome Home,” Zeng Ziqi was very excited: “I didn’t expect there to be so many fans!” The last stretch of the journey involved quite a bit of dust...