Classic Itineraries
The 2013 Taiwan Cycling Festival will be held from November 9 to 17.
According to the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, to welcome global cycling enthusiasts and tourists who enjoy outdoor cycling activities, the bureau has connected bicycle paths across various scenic spots in Taiwan, forming a comprehensive and comfortable round-the-island cycling route system. Continuing the style and experience of previous editions, this year’s “2013 Taiwan Cycling Festival” is scheduled to take place from November 9 to November 17...
Rode over 120,000 km in 8 years — the "eco-knight" on a solo journey
Recently at noon, 42-year-old "eco-knight" Kang Fengyun stood at the bustling intersection of Chunxi Road distributing environmental protection leaflets, dressed as usual in his iconic gear that has remained largely unchanged over eight years of cycling — a red-and-white cycling suit, a safety helmet, a mountain bike adorned with eco-friendly and low-carbon propaganda flags, two thick "travel passports" over 20 cm thick, plus a bag of dry rations stored with a friend, which made up all of Kang Fengyun’s belongings for his 120,000+ km journey.
The second stop of the “Go Big” series of events — a trek through the Kubuqi Desert
On August 2, 2013, a convoy of vehicles set off from Beijing in light rain, embarking on a northbound journey. Their destination was the Kubuqi Desert in Duguitala, marking the official start of this three-day (August 2–August 4) desert outdoor experience. This “desert trek” event is...
25-Year-Old’s Couchsurfing Adventure: Budget Travel to 4 Countries for Just 3,300 Yuan
Be a couchsurfer and enjoy an amazing journey. This year, 25-year-old Li He embarked on his “couchsurfing” adventure at graduation, staying for free in hosts’ homes and traveling on a shoestring budget to 4 countries for just 3,300 yuan. Graduation marked the start of his couchsurfing journey. Couchsurfing essentially means...
A Self-Driving Summer Getaway from Weihai to Yantai in Shandong
Notes on a Seaside Summer Self-Drive Trip From July 17 to August 1, 2013, I spent 16 days self-driving through Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, and other areas, covering a distance of 1,925 kilometers, and successfully completed my seaside summer road trip. Route: Beijing (S50-G2 Beijing–Shanghai Expressway) – Tianjin (G18 Rongwu Expressway) – Huanghua (G18) – Dongying...
Mainland "Eternal Riders" Defy Age: Dream of Cycling Around Taiwan
"We hope to complete a cycling tour around Taiwan Island just like the Taiwanese Eternal Riders team, and invite them to the mainland for an exchange." Zhao Yubin, an 87-year-old "Eternal Rider" from the mainland, spoke to reporters recently about his "Taiwan cycling dream" with great anticipation. Zhao Yubin, born in 1927 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, is China...
Four hiking trails in Chongqing's Jinjian Mountain Park have been paved with stone slabs
Recently, reporters learned from the county forestry bureau that four hiking trails in Jinjian Mountain Park have been paved with stone slabs, making it more convenient and safer for citizens to hike, exercise, and engage in leisure activities. It is reported that there are a total of seven hiking trails in Jinjian Mountain Park, most of which are dirt paths. Since December last year, our county has invested 2.1 million yuan to...
Five hikers missing in adventure rescued after costly rescue operation
European Outdoor Summit ― ISPO Takes You to the Pinnacle of the Global Outdoor Industry The European Outdoor Summit (EOS), a global outdoor industry conference jointly organized by the European Outdoor Group (EOG), the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), and ISPO, will be held from October 16–18, 2013, in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden...
A Foreign Professor at Sun Yat-sen University Circumnavigates Half the Globe in 80 Days
Travel enthusiasts have their own preferred ways of exploring the world. Curtis, an American, plans meticulously; Singaporean Tan Cheng Fa is spontaneous and carefree, as long as the general direction is set, the small details don’t matter; Spanish youngster David even says “the thought of planning gives me a headache,” and just sets off with his visa and enough money for food, lodging, and transport. Korean Kwak Sang-seop jokes that he’s “getting on in years” and prefers leisurely and themed travel. The impatient Rose couple rarely stay in one place for more than two nights, matching the efficiency of Chinese tour groups.
The Earth's total renewable resources were exhausted on August 20, 2013
Comparison of the Earth’s biocapacity from 1961 to 2012. On the 20th, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) announced in Grandson, Switzerland, that August 20 of this year marks Earth Overshoot Day 2013 (also known as Ecological Overdraft Day or Ecological Debt Day). After this day, humanity has used up the Earth’s total renewable natural resources for 2013...
The 4th Ningxia International Marathon will kick off in Wuzhong City on September 8.
Recently, reporters received an official statement from Mafengwo Travel Network stating that Nandu Net reproduced seven feature articles from Mafengwo’s “Traveler Column” on August 16 without formal authorization in its travel channel, constituting a copyright infringement. This act was protested by Mafengwo. Mafengwo stated that as the Traveler Column is its...
A Canadian-Chinese family built a five-wheeled bike and cycled 4,500 kilometers
The unique design of the Ma family’s “ride” attracted many foreigners to give it a try. From left are Mr. Ma, his daughter Sherry, and Mrs. Ma, posing for a photo during their journey. (Photo: Provided by interviewee). According to Canada’s Chinese newspaper World Journal, with just a few simple belongings and a modified four-seat, five-wheeled bicycle, the Canadian-Chinese Ma family of three embarked on their adventure...
Chinese university students' summer cycling trip: "Cherishing youth" on the road
RV travel: A "home on the move amidst scenery" that is "a home on the move amidst the most beautiful landscapes" — believed to be the dream of many. In the past, this might have seemed out of reach, but today, RVs help turn that dream into reality. In developed countries such as Europe...
Retired Guangxi woman volunteers as mountain patroller for 5 years, warns residents of dangers
Qin Shuilian on her patrol. A few days ago, news that Typhoon "Utor" was approaching Liuzhou kept Qin Shuilian up at night. As a volunteer mountain patroller in Yuanyuan Community, Liuzhou, she grows anxious whenever severe weather hits, especially about the safety of nearby hillsides. She patrols the mountains every two days...
Taobao Industrial Belt Clearance: Quanzhou Special Event Begins
2013 Shangri-La Super Run – The World’s Highest and Most Beautiful 100km Cross-Country Race On August 20, the press conference for the 2013 Shangri-La Super Run was held in Beijing. Yang Xiaohong, Deputy County Head of Shangri-La, attended the event. Intended attendees included well-known sports car brands and major media outlets, who were introduced to Shangri-La’s natural resources as well as details about the race, and...
A young man from Xinjiang cycled 4,800 kilometers in 44 days to return to Shenyang for ancestor worship
After 44 days of grueling, rugged cycling through wind and exposure, He Bin, a 31-year-old from Xinjiang, finally fulfilled a long-held dream—returning to his hometown to honor his ancestors. At 4 a.m. on August 15, in front of the Xibe Family Temple in Shenyang, He Bin stared at the gilded characters on the plaque and could no longer hold back his emotions... "Since childhood, I’ve heard elders say that Shenyang is the Xibe people’s first homeland, and everyone from our place hopes to come back and see it. It just so happened that I had summer vacation, so I wanted to take this opportunity to experience what our ancestors felt when they made the arduous journey to Xinjiang in ox carts." That afternoon, before the ancestor worship ceremony began, He Bin shared his experiences along the way with us.
Japanese 90-year-old woman sets 100m record, hailed as the 'Bolt of 90'
Recently, at an athletics competition held at Kagoshima Prefectural Yachiku Track and Field Stadium in Japan, 90-year-old Japanese grandmother Sumiyo Morita ran the 100m in 23.80 seconds, shaving over 27 seconds off the national record for the women's 100m senior category in Japan. She also set a new world record in the women's 200m senior category. Japanese media referred to Morita...
Beijing unveils four pilot bicycle-only lanes
In the future, the poor cycling environment in urban areas will be gradually improved. Yesterday, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport announced the first batch of demonstration sections for pedestrian and bicycle systems. So far, four demonstration roads along Line 5 of the subway—Tiantan East Road, Chongwenmen Outer Street, Chongwenmen Inner Street, and Dongdan North Street—have been renovated, with widened...
The ISPO organization invites outdoor enthusiasts to attend the European Outdoor Summit
European Outdoor Summit — ISPO takes you to experience the pinnacle of the global outdoor industry. Jointly organized by the European Outdoor Group (EOG), the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG), and ISPO, the global outdoor industry summit, the European Outdoor Summit (EOS), will be held from October 16–18, 2013, in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden...
Nandu Net Republished MaFengWo Travelers' Column Articles Without Authorization, Sparking Protest
Recently, reporters received an official statement from MaFengWo Travel Network stating that on August 16, Nandu Net reposted seven articles from MaFengWo’s “Travelers’ Column” in its travel channel without formal authorization, constituting a copyright infringement, which drew a protest from MaFengWo. MaFengWo stated that as the Travelers’ Column is its...