Classic Itineraries
The 2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival Kicks Off in October
The highly anticipated 2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival will officially launch on October 25–27, 2013, in Yangshuo. Registration is now open—click www.rockclimbing.cn to sign up. Key highlights of this year’s Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival include: 1. The Pure Charm of Rock Climbing in Yangshuo. The 2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival will take you...
Traveling across Europe with a smile—no foreign language needed: Travel guide
Resident suggestion: Add safety warning strips and lighting facilities. A 3.5-kilometer walking greenway connects both banks of the South Canal, over a kilometer of dedicated cycling paths lead straight to West Third Ring Road, and 11 cultural water features dot the riverside green spaces... This morning, reporters learned from Haidian District that from Landidian South Road in Haidian District in the west to Zixing in West Third Ring Road in the east...
The Panjin-Yingkou high-speed railway will open next week, reducing travel time from Beijing to Dalian to just 6 hours.
City lake management staff are conducting on-site investigations to map the geographical information of Chen Lake. "Not a single lake shall be reduced, not an inch of lake surface shall shrink." In July this year, the city reiterated the concept of "strict lake governance," requiring all 166 lakes to complete their corresponding archival documentation within two months, with clear markings on maps...
German man develops new bicycle that can be pedaled with hands and feet
According to the UK's Daily Mail on September 3, "pedaling" a bicycle has always required foot power, but a 43-year-old German man named Kreis has recently developed the world's first bicycle that allows both hand and foot pedaling, the "Baribike." This bike not only travels faster than an ordinary bicycle, but also allows users to exercise their upper body. Each unit is priced as high as 4,000...
A post-90s young man from Ningxia rode a bicycle to Harbin to attend university
19 days, 14 cities, over 2,000 kilometers—Wang Jinxi, a post-90s young man from Yinchuan, rode his bicycle to report to Harbin Normal University, using a set of numbers to document an extraordinary life experience. His unique way of reporting to school caused a sensation on campus and was widely shared on forums and Weibo by netizens, who called him the "Brave Guy..."
AlpinePro Enters Qingdao Mykal to Accelerate Northern Channel Development
Recently, ALPINEPRO (AlpinePro) entered Qingdao Mykal, where the store mainly sells AlpinePro’s autumn outdoor products, including couples’ softshells, family fleece jackets, couples’ windbreakers, shoes, hats, backpacks, and more. The products are displayed in-store to reflect the brand’s positioning of “family outdoor.” This year, each season’s new arrivals...
Kailas & Vaude team's Peng Tianwei wins third place in the "Inner Mongolia" round of the Off-road Motorcycle Championship
On August 4, 2013, the 2013 National Off-road Motorcycle Championship held a leg in Damao Banner, Inner Mongolia. After intense competition, Peng Tianwei, representing VAUDE (Vaud) and KAILAS (Kailas), won the third place. It is reported that this is the second leg of this year’s national off-road motorcycle championship...
Nepal Takes Measures to Promote Sustainable Development of Snow Mountain Tourism
According to a recent report by Nepal's Gorkhapatra Daily, the latest data released by Nepal shows that the number of tourists visiting the Everest snow mountain area in the first month of the new fiscal year has decreased. Analysts believe this may be related to the Nepalese government's recent measures to strengthen the management of snow mountain tourism, but in the long run, it will promote...
Hundreds of Chinese teenagers learn outdoor survival skills
A rope is tied into single knots, figure-eight knots, clove hitches, double overhand knots, and more. Each student holds the same rope, their fingers dancing to the rhythm of the instructor’s guidance. On August 24, the first China Youth Science and Technology Innovation Camp held a one-day outdoor project experience at the Beijing International Youth Camp site and surrounding enterprises...
A 3.5-kilometer pedestrian waterfront green corridor leads directly to West Third Ring Road in Beijing.
Residents suggest: Add safety warning strips and lighting facilities. The 3.5-kilometer pedestrian greenway connects both banks of the South Changhe River, while over a thousand meters of dedicated cycling paths lead straight to West Third Ring Road. Eleven cultural water features are dotted among the riverside green spaces... This morning, reporters learned from Haidian District that the South Changhe River Waterfront Green Corridor project, stretching from Liandiyuan South Road in Haidian District in the west to the north side of Zizhu Bridge on West Third Ring Road in the east, has been completed. South Changhe River Park will soon open to the public free of charge.
Wuhan’s first lake map to be released by end of month: 166 lakes marked
City lake management staff are conducting on-site investigations to locate relevant geographical information about Chen Lake. “Not a single lake shall be reduced, not an inch of lake surface shall shrink.” In July this year, our city reiterated the concept of “firmly governing lakes,” requiring the verification and completion of foundational archival work for all 166 lakes in the city within two months, clearly marking the location of each lake on the map. Since the end of July, the Municipal Lake Administration has dispatched seven survey teams to various districts to collect data.
Most climbers support charging fees for Mount Fuji; fees may be introduced next summer
The globally highest-altitude airport with an ethnic-style terminal—Daocheng Yading Airport—will officially launch daily round-trip flights between Chengdu and Daocheng on September 16. The two-day drive from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading will be shortened to a one-hour flight. This is according to a report from the Ganzi Prefecture tourism new product promotion event held on September 9...
Pakistan arrests mastermind behind shooting of Chinese mountaineers on Nanga Parbat
Xishan has almost become a must-ride destination for Kunming’s cycling enthusiasts. The Xishan scenic area has posted notices banning cycling. Xishan Forest Park prohibits bicycles from entering high-altitude areas and other sensitive zones. Yesterday, a questionnaire survey published by the newspaper showed that 3.3% of respondents did not support the new regulations in Xishan Park, 6.7% said they didn’t care, ...
Yinchuan Hosts Bicycle Carnival to Promote Cycling Culture
Yinchuan Hosts Bicycle Carnival
Is the trend of budget travel among college students a necessary part of growth or a blind following of fashion?
There are specifics to diet and recovery in endurance running races. Personal Information: Name: Ai Hua Occupation: Researcher at the Nutrition and Biochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital; Doctoral Supervisor Current Residence: Beijing Regarding races and sports health: Aboutracehealthy: 1. Athletes participating in long-distance competitive races should pay attention to their diet on the day of the race...
French son-in-law runs across the Taklamakan Desert
The organizing committee of the Tor des Géants race sent an official email confirming the identity of the deceased Chinese participant, Yang Yuan. The president of the Aosta Valley Autonomous Region Tourism Bureau sent a letter of condolence. The organizers of Tor des Géants conducted an investigation following strict medical and legal procedures and officially announced that...
Taiwanese youth completes 54-day island-wide trek to fulfill late cousin's wish
Li Hao (left) trekked around Taiwan with a photo of his late cousin Li Yuguang, returning to Yilan yesterday. Li Yuguang’s boyfriend Lu Zhichang (right) accompanied him for part of the journey. Photo: United Daily News, Taiwan
A Jiangsu couple cycled 3,500 km in 40 days to Sanya for their honeymoon
ALPINEPRO (Alpine Ski) has opened a new store at Shenyang Zhuo Zhan, further expanding its presence in Northeast China's mall retail channels. The new store features a “fashionable family outdoor” theme, showcasing family and couple versions of windbreakers, softshells, fleece, and other products. The store is located on the 5th floor of Zhuo Zhan Shopping Center, Beijing Street, Shenhe District, Shenyang City, at the Alpine Ski counter. AL...
French son-in-law from Xinjiang hikes across the Taklamakan Desert
At 18:00 on September 9, Jean Marie, a French national, set off from the starting point of the Tarim Desert Highway in Luntai County, Xinjiang, accompanied by his wife Tao Lin and father-in-law. He ran 50 kilometers along the highway toward Minfeng County. "It's windy now, the sun isn't as strong, and it feels comfortable. I should reach today’s..."
The world’s highest-altitude airport, Daocheng Yading Airport, opens for flights on the 16th
The ethnic-style terminal building The world’s highest-altitude airport—Daocheng Yading Airport—will officially launch daily round-trip flights between Chengdu and Daocheng starting September 16. The two-day road trip from Chengdu to Daocheng Yading will be shortened to just a one-hour flight. This was announced at the Ganzhi Prefecture New Tourism Products Promotion and Daocheng Airport Opening Press Conference held on September 9.