Classic Itineraries
7 university students cycle from Guangzhou to Beijing, saying dreams are actually close
Cycling in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing “Son, look, next to the inscribed stone here, someone actually graffiti’d the four characters ‘Proudly Laughing at Mountains and Rivers.’ Doesn’t that really affect the view? So, when we travel in the future, we must never carve or draw randomly—that’s what being civilized means.” On August 12, Ms. Wang from Shandong was educating her son at the entrance of Badaling Great Wall...
Walk Comfortably, Embrace Spiritual Freedom — A Conversation with NORTHLAND “Walking” Ambassador Susan
She is the alpine rose of Austria ! She is a globetrotting traveler ! As the “Walking” ambassador for the Austrian outdoor brand NORTHLAND, she is about to embark on a soul-enlightening journey to the Himalayas alongside Chen Kun’s “Walking the Power” initiative. She is none other than...
Dutch prince dies 18 months after coma from avalanche while skiing
Dutch officials announced on the 12th that Prince Johan Friso of the Netherlands, who was injured in an avalanche while skiing in Austria last year and fell into a vegetative state, has passed away at the age of 44. According to French media reports, in February last year, Friso was skiing in the western Austrian town of Lech when he was caught in an avalanche and suffered a head injury, after which he remained unconscious. When rescued, he was...
European Professional Mountain Outdoor Quechua (Decathlon's Quechua) and Chinese Climbers' Journey to Mont Blanc
【August 13, 2013, China】In July 2013, Quechua (Decathlon's Quechua), a professional outdoor sports brand from Europe, led four passionate Chinese mountaineers to the French town of Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc, completing the Chamonix–Mont Blanc journey. The town of Chamonix is known as the “world capital of mountaineering...”
Cyclists' ID Card at 2013 Asia Bike Expo – SPakCT Finger Joint Series
Since their debut in 2010, SPakCT Finger Joint Series cycling gloves have become an iconic product for Chinese cyclists, catering to a wide range of users—from Olympic national team athletes to weekend fitness riders. From October 10–13 at the 2013 Asia Bike Expo’s A1800 booth...
A Guangdong Dongguan veteran of the Vietnam War solo bikes the Sichuan-Tibet Highway
Holding up a sign that reads “I’m from Humen” during the journey (provided by interviewee). Biking over 5,000 kilometers alone, conquering several high-altitude mountains, starting from Guizhou via the Sichuan-Tibet Highway to Xining, then returning to Dongguan via Chongqing. To prove he’s no less capable than the young, 58-year-old Liang, a Vietnam War veteran from Dongguan, spent 52 days undertaking an epic “solo long ride.” The “painful yet joyful” journey allowed the elderly man to witness breathtaking scenery he’ll never forget—but also brought him face-to-face with death multiple times.
Freebies alert！The 2013 Asia Bike Expo is recruiting city promoters
Freebies alert！Hot-blooded heroes and heroines, check this out ASAP！The 2013 Asia Bike Exhibition is recruiting city ambassadors across the country. Requirements: 1. Cycling enthusiasts who are diligent and responsible; 2. Riders who are well-informed about bicycle and outdoor shops in their city; 3. Those working in...
Inner Mongolian young man cycles 1,400 km to reunite with his lover
Over nine days, covering 1,400 km and crossing four provinces... A journey that could be completed in just two hours by plane, but 27-year-old Xu Lingfei from Inner Mongolia chose to cycle for nine days. Because his lover was transferred this summer from Baotou to the Qingdao Development Zone, he decided to follow her footsteps and commemorate his first job transfer in this special way. From Baotou to the Development Zone, the journey involved scorching heat, heavy rain, and countless little incidents—but nothing could stop Xu Lingfei, who has already cycled three times before. Cycling has become a "necessity" in his life. He says his lover shares his love for adventure and challenges, and the couple has a shared dream of participating in an Ironman triathlon together.
One running enthusiast in Shijiazhuang wants to organize an amateur marathon
The 7th Beijing (International) RV & Camping Exhibition 2013 grandly opened from August 15 to 18 at the Beijing RV Expo Center. As the most influential exhibition in the RV industry, this edition attracted hundreds of well-known RV and campsite brand enterprises from both China and abroad, as well as companies dealing in aircraft, yachts, and outdoor gear, making for a grand-scale...
The 7th Beijing RV & Camping Exhibition Goes International, Offering a Grand "Land, Sea & Air" Feast
From August 15 to 18, 2013, the "2013 7th China (Beijing) International RV & Camping Exhibition and 4th China RV & Camping Congress" grandly opened at the Beijing RV Expo Center, unveiling a spectacular "land, sea & air" feast. This edition of the exhibition was jointly organized by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development, the People's Government of Fangshan District, Beijing...
Adventures should not come at the cost of life — don’t let “travel buddies” turn into “tragedy buddies.”
The personal aircraft is as tall as a person and is operated by the pilot using two control sticks on it. Now, even non-professional pilots can fly their own planes. According to Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao, a personal aircraft developed by a New Zealand manufacturer years ago received flight approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand on the 13th, which will allow manned...
15 university students cycled 2,100 kilometers along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway over 24 days
15 university students cycled 2,100 kilometers along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway, conquering over a dozen mountains with altitudes above 4,000 meters. Over the course of 24 days and 2,100 kilometers, the 15-member Yunnan-Tibet team from the Expedition Association of Huazhong University of Science and Technology finally reached their destination — Lhasa — where they reunited with the university’s Sichuan-Tibet team and Qinghai-Tibet team. Chen Bin, a 19-year-old female team member who returned to Wuhan yesterday, was the only female on the Yunnan-Tibet team to make it to the end. Reflecting on the journey, she happily said, “The greatest rewards were the friendships and pushing beyond my own limits!”
A paraplegic in Shenzhen completes a 31-day self-driving trip across Xinjiang
Recently, the largest KAILAS flagship store in South China, the Yuanken Road branch, is about to celebrate its anniversary. The store not only offers the full range of the latest KAILAS products but also features one of the largest bouldering gyms in the southern region, attracting rock climbers from the Guangzhou area every day to learn and share climbing experiences. On this occasion of the KAIL...
The first day of the Beijing RV Camping Exhibition opens to huge crowds
The 7th Beijing (International) RV & Camping Exhibition 2013 grandly opened from August 15 to 18 at the Beijing RV Expo Center. As the most influential exhibition in the RV industry, this edition attracted hundreds of well-known domestic and international RV and campsite brand enterprises, as well as companies dealing in aircraft, yachts, and outdoor gear, making for a grand-scale event...
Sydney, Australia, to develop an inner-city bicycle route network
As the most densely populated area in Australia, Sydney’s bicycle route network has become a national priority project, bringing thousands of residents one step closer to reducing travel time and improving public health. The inner-city bicycle route network in Sydney covers 15 local government areas surrounding the city center...
The 11th Mount Everest Cultural Tourism Festival will be held in Shigatse, Tibet.
“Since 2001, we have successfully held ten editions of the Mount Everest Cultural Tourism Festival. This year, we will once again leverage this platform to further expand our social impact, boost economic benefits, and promote the rapid development of the region’s economy and society,” said Lei Jinchang, Deputy Commissioner and Secretary-General of the Shigatse Prefecture. ...
New Zealand Approves Test Flights of Personal Flying Devices Without a Pilot’s License
The personal flying device is about the height of an average person and is operated by the user controlling two joysticks on the device. Now, even non-professional pilots can fly their own aircraft. According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, a personal flying device developed by a New Zealand manufacturer years ago received a flight permit from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority on the 13th, allowing manned...
KAILAS Guangzhou Yueken Road Flagship Store Anniversary Celebration – Experience & Promotion Starts in August
Recently, KAILAS’s largest flagship store in South China, the Yueken Road store, is about to celebrate its anniversary. The store not only features the full range of KAILAS’s latest products but also houses one of the largest bouldering gyms in the entire southern region, attracting rock climbers from the Guangzhou area every day to climb, learn, and exchange ideas. On the occasion of the KAILAS Guangzhou flagship store’s anniversary...
China’s ‘Wingsuit’ Daredevil Showcases Flying Skills in Karamay
China’s top “wingsuit” daredevil, dubbed the “Chinese Birdman,” took part in the performance event of the 2013 China Xinjiang Karamay Air Travel Festival on the morning of the 17th, wowing the airshow audience with his breathtaking aerial stunts.
Suqian's Luoma Lake Hosts China's First Eco-Sports Challenge
Luoma Lake Swim. Lake Loop Cycling. Luoma Lake Kayaking. The "2013 'Canal Culture City Cup' China (Suqian 'Luoma Lake') Eco-Four Open" professional group, both full courses of the two-swim event, and the two-swim relay event concluded successfully. After fierce competition, the "Beijing BH Elite Team," led by top outdoor extreme athlete Liang Hong, fully leveraged their strengths in water events and team coordination in the lake loop cycling, finishing the overall championship with a time of 4 hours, 5 minutes, and 13 seconds. The "Luzhou Medical College Triathlon Team" completed the race in 4 hours, 20 minutes, and 43 seconds to take second place, while the third-place finisher was the "Mugeda – China University of Geosciences (Beijing) Outdoor Team" with a time of 4 hours, 21 minutes, and 36 seconds.