Classic Itineraries
November 2013 Report on the Development of Domestic Hotel Brands in China
I. Overview of the Domestic Hotel Industry Development in November 1. Latest Industry Developments (1) On September 20 last year, BTG Group officially launched its high-end hotel brand “Nuo,” and in November, BTG revealed that the Beijing Nuo Hotel currently under construction will open in the first half of 2015 as the first flagship store. In the future, “Nuo” will also...
Female soldiers stationed in Xinjiang go on a training march: carrying 40 pounds of weight and hiking 500 li in the bitter cold
The ground was too slippery, and a female soldier fell. A comrade nearby immediately helped her up. Before setting off on the training march, the new female recruits vowed their determination. The young female soldiers had resolute eyes, as if to say, "I can definitely persevere." By noon, the dry towels had become wet, and the wet towels had frozen into "popsicles." It was so cold—Ren Xiaoxia...
A college couple plans to hike 400 kilometers home for Chinese New Year
Prince Harry treks 300 kilometers to reach the South Pole. “When you think it’s impossible, just keep going forward — the impossible will become possible.” This is the heartfelt exclamation from Britain’s Prince Harry after reaching the South Pole. According to a report by the UK’s Daily Mail on December 13, local time on the 13th, Britain’s Prince Harry and...
A Taiwan truck collided with a tour bus, injuring 16 hikers
Taiwan truck hits tour bus, injuring 16; passengers describe 'like a volcano erupting.' Source: Taiwan TVBS. China News Service, Dec 15 — According to Taiwan’s United Daily News, 42 hikers from Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan were having dinner at a restaurant near Highway 164 in Minguang Township, Chiayi County on the evening of Dec 14 when...
Fujian introduces Tujia model to promote shift from sightseeing to vacation tourism
On the afternoon of December 10, Zhu Hua, Director of the Fujian Provincial Tourism Bureau, met with Luo Jun, founder and CEO of Tujia.com, in Fuzhou. The two sides also jointly signed a strategic cooperation agreement. This move marks the introduction of the Tujia model in Fujian, making the new leisure travel accommodation concept of “Travel in Fujian, stay in a home” possible, and promoting the transformation of Fujian’s tourism from sightseeing to vacation-oriented.
Life is a journey of surpassing oneself.
In 2013, the Tor des Géants had 706 participants, of which 383 runners from 42 countries completed the race. The champion finished in 70 hours, 4 minutes, and 12 seconds. This was also the second time that Tecnica brought four Chinese athletes to the race. Zeng Huafeng (Huacheng), Chen Shuwen, and Wang Daqing (Aobaba) (Jin Feibao did not attend as he was abroad...)
The Beijing stop of the “TECNICA 2013 Tor des Géants Sharing Session” came to a perfect close amid tears and touching moments... ... ...
The carefully prepared Beijing stop of the “TECNICA 2013 Tor des Géants Sharing Session,” organized by TECNICA, was held at 1:00 PM on December 7, 2013, in the Academic Lecture Hall of the Beijing Sport University. The athletes who triumphantly returned from the “Tor des Géants” race—Zeng Huafeng, Chen Shuwen, and Wang Daqing (Jin Feibao was unable to attend as he was overseas competing)...
2014 Holiday Schedule Released: New Year’s Eve No Longer a Statutory Holiday
The official 2014 holiday schedule has been released, with the Spring Festival and National Day holidays each featuring a 7-day break achieved through adjusted workdays. New Year’s Eve has been removed from the list and will not be a holiday. Under the new arrangement, the statutory Spring Festival holiday will run from the first to the third day of the Lunar New Year, instead of from New Year’s Eve to the second day. The Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival will each have a 3-day holiday. According to the 2007 “Regulations on Public Holidays for National Annual Festivals and Commemorative Days”? State Council Decree No. 513?...
British Prince Harry treks 300 kilometers to finally reach the summit of Antarctica
Prince Harry treks 300 kilometers to finally reach the summit of Antarctica. “When you think something is impossible, just keep going forward — the impossible can become possible.” These were the heartfelt words of British Prince Harry after reaching the South Pole. According to a report by the UK’s Daily Mail on December 13, local time on the 13th, British Prince Harry and the British Antarctic...
A 7-year-old young cyclist plans to conquer the 85-kilometer ride over Longquan Mountain
Riding eastward from Wanda Plaza on Jinhua Road, climbing over Longquan Mountain, and then descending all the way back after reaching Shijing Temple—this 85-kilometer journey includes multiple climbs that will put cyclists’ legs to the test. Tomorrow, 745 riders will take on this route in winter, with the oldest being 77 years old and the youngest just 7...
Harbin adjusts passenger train services; ski special train to debut on the 15th
According to railway authorities, to meet the demand of winter ski passengers, Harbin Railway Bureau has temporarily adjusted the passenger train timetable and will launch a “ski special train” between Harbin and Yabuli South starting December 15. The passenger train between Harbin and Yabuli South involves adjustments to the original...
Two American youths cycle 24,000 km from Paris to Shanghai
Yesterday, Chris (left) and Morgan (right) arrived at Chen Yi Square in Shanghai’s Bund. To become journalists, two American youths, Morgan and Chris, embarked on a 24,000-kilometer journey. Setting off from Paris last March, they cycled through Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, covering a total of 23...
1,400 tourists stranded in snow for 20 hours in Yunnan, some hike for food
A “Spring City” turns into a “Snow City” overnight. Vehicles stranded on the road. Xinhua News Agency (Reporter Jie Zhepeng): On December 15, Kunming, Yunnan, experienced a once-in-a-decade heavy snowfall, with moderate to heavy snow falling across the city, transforming the “Spring City” into a “Snow City” overnight. According to monitoring data, from 8:00 AM on December 15 to 8:00 AM on December 16, the precipitation reached 14.9 mm...
Thousands of Santas take to the streets in France for festive fun run
Thousands of Santas take to the streets in France for festive fun run. French TV news channel "France 24" reported on December 15 that an annual "Christmas Corrida Fun Run" was held in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a suburb of Paris, France. Thousands of "Santa Dads" and "Santa Moms" participated in the 10...
Over 11 years of outdoor sports, 298 people have died; experts call for risk avoidance
The photo shows trapped tourists shoveling snow to save themselves. The photo shows vehicles stuck in the area. XINHUA NET, Xining, Dec. 16 (Hu Guilong) — On the morning of the 16th, reporters learned from Qinghai Yiyu International Travel Agency that a tour group from the agency that had departed for Yunnan on Dec. 11 was stranded in Dali, Yunnan due to snowfall yesterday (the 15th). According to reports, the group included...
China wins 1 gold and 2 silvers at 2013 Asian Youth Climbing Championships
Firefighters and local police organized a rescue plan. Photo by Zhang Pengxiang. Firefighters provided basic first aid to an injured hiker. Photo by Zhang Pengxiang. Firefighters assisted hikers in descending the mountain. Photo by Zhang Pengxiang. Xingtai, China News Service, Dec. 16 (Zhang Pengxiang, Li Tiechui, Du Feilong) The Xingtai City Fire Brigade of Hebei Province reported on the evening of the 16th that...
How to Avoid the "Side Effects" of Winter Outdoor Running
Winter running can trigger seasonal affective disorder and lead to depression. Sticking with it helps chase away negative emotions, leaving runners feeling refreshed. Additionally, running in cold weather can also help you better manage your weight. The drastic temperature drops and reduced sunlight in winter don’t mean your outdoor running habit should...
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Wang Jing: Everyone Can Climb Mount Everest -- [HowToTrip Reading Club Session 163 Preview]
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The list of nominees for the 5th Annual Chinese Rock Midi Awards has been announced
With just 15 days to go until the opening of the 5th Annual Chinese Rock Midi Awards ceremony, 14 Midi bricks are ready to be awarded. Countless music fans will gather in the beautiful and warm city of Shenzhen to witness the live unveiling of all the awards. The Chinese Rock Midi Awards (Midi Awards) are jointly organized by the Beijing Midi School of Music along with many figures from China's rock music industry...
Zero out annual leave — Travel e-commerce players pull out all the stops for the 2013 year-end peak
Four Chinese athletes—Zeng Huafeng, Chen Shuwen, Wang Daqing, and Jin Feibao—have many feelings and touching moments to share after their challenging experience on the "Tor des Géants." This time, we collaborated deeply with the CCTV9 Ultimate Players production team, who went to the event to shoot footage and produced the 2013 "Tor des Géants" documentary...