Classic Itineraries
Public bicycle maintenance workers ride over a hundred kilometers every day
In Chaoyang District, there is a special team that travels through the streets and alleys of the city every day. The 173 public bicycle rental stations serve as their “mobile” work platforms. The 5,000 public bicycles stationed at these locations are like their children—every mark on the bikes and every minor issue is something they know inside out. While people ride these public bicycles through the city, it’s this team of over 90 dispatch and maintenance workers who quietly ensure safe and green travel.
The first-ever FreeZone International Film Premiere came to a successful close.
The first-ever FreeZone International Film Premiere officially kicked off in Beijing in October 2013, followed by tour screenings in Shanghai and Shenyang in November and December respectively, serving as a platform warm-up for the upcoming snow season. This premiere brought audiences freestyle skiing films created by pro riders and sponsored by top international ski brands including The North Face, Oakley, K2, Line,...
Female rider, severely injured twice in falls, still wants to return to horseback
Female rider, severely injured twice in falls, still wants to return to horsebackRiding a fine steed across vast open land is an incredibly exhilarating experience. But it also comes with hidden dangers—just one moment of carelessness can send you tumbling off the horse, leaving you battered and bruised. According to the UK's Daily Mail on December 8, recently, a 25-year-old British female rider named Christine Hewlett...
New Climbing Experience — The First KAILAS China Drytooling Competition in 2013 Concludes Successfully
In early December, the 2013 KAILAS Drytooling Competition, a global event that attracted nearly 100 climbing enthusiasts from China and abroad, was successfully held at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center. This marked the first...
Ctrip: Book Ctrip Preferred Stay Apartments to Explore the Warmest Winter Paradise
In the Dai language, Xishuangbanna means "an ideal and magical paradise." It boasts lush tropical rainforests and enchanting Dai culture. Thanks to its tropical location, it enjoys exceptional warmth all year round. That's why Xishuangbanna is described as having "long summers but no winters, and one rainfall brings autumn." Even in the coldest January, the average temperature here is 16°C, ...
Outdoor professionals enter schools to educate children on safety knowledge
“University student” in cycling gear begs on the streets of Jiujiang: “Please help, friends in Jiujiang ! I’m from Qujing, Yunnan. I’ve been cycling for over 20 days, now I’m in trouble, so hungry. Please give me a few yuan for food or some dry rations.” The chalk-written message that appeared yesterday at the intersection of Dazhong Road drew the attention of many passersby,...
Honolulu Marathon: 7-Year-Old Japanese Girl Completes the Full Course
The youngest participant was 7-year-old Japanese girl Haruka Masuda. According to Japan’s Sankei Shimbun on December 9, the 41st “JAL Hawaii Marathon” was held on December 8 in Honolulu, the capital of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Approximately 30,500 people took part in the event, among whom the youngest participant was 7-year-old Japanese girl Haruka Masuda...
Primary schools add "steel-building" courses: No more pretty boys, we want real men
Boys at the Experimental Primary School in Beijing's Chaoyang District practice nunchucks. Photo by our reporter Cixin. At 9 a.m. on December 11, amid the biting cold, the school playground was bustling with students playing soccer, basketball, tug-of-war, rock climbing, and even wielding nunchucks. These physical activities are part of the Chaoyang Experimental Primary School's initiative to "build steel" in boys—School Principal Chen Lihua explained that based on her observations in recent years, the lack of masculinity among boys has become a widespread social issue.
Beijing ski resorts open one week later due to insufficient snowfall
As winter approaches, major ski resorts in Beijing have begun trial operations. Due to slightly higher temperatures this year compared to previous years, some ski resorts in Beijing are still in the snow-making phase and will open about a week later than usual. Compared to past years, to attract visitors, many ski resorts have introduced extreme sports such as snowmobiles and snow gliders...
Over half of online-purchased outdoor gear fails quality tests; well-known brands make the list
Over half of online-purchased outdoor gear fails quality tests; Jack Wolfskin, Columbia on the list. As the weather turns colder, ski resorts in northern China are bustling once again, and many residents have started buying all kinds of outdoor equipment. However, a recent comparative test conducted by the Beijing Consumers' Association on outdoor functional clothing sold on e-commerce platforms found that the quality of outdoor functional...
2013 Nanshan Snow Supermodel – Make Your Canadian Dream Come True
The hustle and bustle of the city makes us yearn more and more for a slow life, hoping to find a place to temporarily set aside all the complexities and empty our minds, needing only sunshine and fresh air. Skiing may be just the sport that allows you to completely relax. The thrill of swooshing down from high above in the sunshine, blue sky, and white snow gives an exhilarating feeling that more and more people can’t get enough of. And galloping across the endless snowy fields of Canada’s world-class ski resorts is also one of the dreams of many skiers.
Two American guys cycled 24,000 kilometers from Paris to Shanghai
From December 11 to 18, 2013, Beijing Gaorun Renhe International Trade Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Gaorun) held its 2014 autumn/winter order fair in Beijing. During the event, its five core brands — Danner, Millet, Mountain Equipment, Woolpower, and MerdeNece — gathered in Beijing and unveiled their 2014 autumn/winter new collections...
An elderly couple picks up over 20,000 plastic bottles along the riverbank every day for three years
Elderly Mr. Jiang Zhaohua, wearing sandals, searches the river for floating waste such as plastic bottles. Yesterday at 3 PM, at the Four-Weis Wharf on Hankou Riverside, 72-year-old Jiang Zhaohua used a net to scoop up a drink bottle floating on the river’s surface. Over the past three years, he has collected more than 20,000 plastic bottles along a 2-kilometer stretch of riverside, and in addition, other white floating debris in the river has also been...
Win the "Double Twelve" with exclusive China Eastern Airlines triple gifts – "Soar to the Skies"
"11.11" was the day of a major victory for Taobao. Even though "12.12" is just around the corner in a month’s time, the entire internet continues to ride the post-Singles’ Day wave. Colorful gifts and appealing discounts have become popular search terms for Double Twelve. But this time at the end of 2013, what's at stake isn't just Taobao and Tmall...
A "college student" in cycling gear begs on the streets of Jiujiang
A "college student" in cycling gear begs on the streets of Jiujiang "Please help, friends in Jiujiang！I came from Qujing, Yunnan, and have been cycling for over 20 days. I'm now in trouble, so hungry, and asking friends for a few yuan for food to buy some dry rations for backup." The chalk writing that appeared yesterday at the intersection of Dazhong Road drew many passersby to stop...
The "Fly in Love" flight booking tool is here to usher in the era of flying
Currently, competition in the online flight booking market is fierce, but users' "pain points" still exist — such as poor service for low-cost tickets, limited booking methods, single payment options, lack of 24-hour customer service, lengthy after-sales processes, etc. Especially for tickets from special channels, changes, refunds, and endorsements are problematic, and invoices may not even be provided. On the other hand, tickets with comprehensive services tend to be more expensive, making it difficult for users to find a perfect balance. In addition, there are numerous phishing and scam websites waiting to trap users.
Beijing Gaoren’s Multi-brand 2014 Autumn/Winter Order Fair Held in Beijing
From December 11 to 18, 2013, Beijing Gaorun Renhe International Trade Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Gaoren) held its 2014 Autumn/Winter Order Fair in Beijing. During the event, its five core brands—Danner, Millet, Mountain Equipment, Woolpower, and Mer de Nece—gathered in Beijing and unveiled their 2014 Autumn/Winter collections...
Using professional exhibitions as a platform to seek external development
――An Interview with Mr. Cai Tianzhi, Secretary-General of the Massage and Healthcare Appliances Branch of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products In recent years, China's massage appliances have continued to lead the global market, with exports showing a rapid and steady growth trend. In 2012, the main export markets for China's massage and healthcare appliances were Asia and Europe, with related export value reaching $988 million. ...
Seize the opportunity to achieve leapfrog development in China's massage equipment industry
IWF2014 Interview with Mr. Zou Jianhan, Chairman of the Massage and Health Care Equipment Branch of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products and Chairman of Xiamen Comfort Science Group. The photo shows Mr. Zou Jianhan, Chairman of the Massage and Health Care Equipment Branch of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products and Chairman of Xiamen Comfort Science Group. Recently, the State Council issued the "Several Opinions on Promoting the Development of the Health Service Industry." The...
Public rental bikes: One trip in half an hour often leads to breakdowns and peak-hour return troubles
According to data published on the Beijing Public Bicycle website, currently, Dongcheng District has 93 rental and return stations, equipped with 2,924 bike racks. Across the city, including Dongcheng, Chaoyang, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Daxing, and Tongzhou, there are 541 rental and return stations, with most offering between 25 and 30 parking spaces. Public rental bikes: peak-hour...