Winter came before we knew it, and though we wanted to get out and relax, the thought of long journeys was too tiring, so we decided to soak in hot springs and just “laze around.” Many friends highly recommended attending the “Taizhou OCT Hot Spring Wellness Festival,” saying it was full of Thai flair. So last weekend, with our whole family of five—elderly included—all in one car, we experienced an unforgettable...
Last month, Tujia.com’s highly cost-effective product “Benefit Stay Card”—2688 RMB for 30 days of stay in Benefit Stay Apartments—was met with tremendous demand during its presale on Tujia’s Tmall store, with the first batch selling out in less than a week. Recently, to meet the strong expectations of loyal Tujia fans, Tujia’s Tmall flagship store has added 100 more Benefit...
“When Rock Climbing Meets Rock Music” – What kind of amazing and magical chemistry will arise when the madness of rock music combines with the passion of rock climbing? Starting December 31, 2013, following the hosting of China’s first Dry-tooling (dry climbing) competition, KAILAS will once again join hands with the Shenzhen Midi Music Festival to hold the 2013 KAILAS...
When participating in outdoor sports, the importance of equipment alongside skills goes without saying. Especially for professional expeditions like wilderness ice climbing, the right gear is your best tool for ensuring safety and conquering icy walls. With the 2014 Siguniang Mountain Ice Climbing Festival approaching, many climbers have asked about choosing ice climbing gear...
Hand-drawn hiking route map found on bus, passengers find it heartwarming. Early on December 18, Mr. Xu, a local resident, noticed a hand-drawn route map posted on a No. 304 bus. Not only were the stops clearly marked, but small illustrations representing nearby landmarks also added a warm touch. A reporter also took...
China News Service, Dec. 19 — According to Taiwan’s "Today News Network," the Huffington Post in the U.S. selected several unusual world records as a review of 2013, including dogs walking on a tightrope and goats skateboarding — animals even outperforming humans in these skills. This goat from Florida has set a new...
By China News Service, Changchun, Dec. 19 (Chen Boyi) — “You know, coming to Changchun for this winter camp was like going through numerous hurdles — it wasn’t easy at all.” On the evening of the 19th, Jian Yijia from Taiwan’s Feng Chia University told a reporter from China News Service. The 12th “Northern Scenery Winter Camp” for Taiwanese students opened in Changchun that night. ...
“More than half of livestock attacks by wild animals in the Mount Everest area of Tibet are caused by snow leopards.” On the 19th, Puchung, deputy director of the Qomolangma National Nature Reserve Administration in Tibet, said he had mixed feelings about the sharp increase in the snow leopard population in the region during an exclusive interview with China News Service. In 1988, Tibet Autonomous Region...
The Guangdong Economists and Entrepreneurs Association (abbreviated as: Provincial Economics & Enterprises Federation) and the Guangdong Entrepreneurs Council held a ceremony on December 17, 2013, in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, to confer the honorary title of “Outstanding Entrepreneur of Guangdong Province,” during which Mr. Liang Yuanguang, Chairman of Guangdong Bidengao Shoes Co., Ltd., was specifically awarded...
"When climbing meets rock music" – what kind of magical chemistry will be created when the madness of rock music combines with the passion of climbing? Starting December 31, 2013, following the hosting of China’s first Dry-tooling (ice tool) climbing competition, KAILAS will once again team up with the Shenzhen Midi Music Festival to hold the 2013 KAILAS...
Recently, CAMEL Camel joined representatives from Alibaba’s One Foundation and others in the “Winter Warmth Package Distribution” initiative, bringing warmth and care to the earthquake-stricken area of Ya’an this winter.
On December 21, 2013, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, the Green Field China Reima Cup Youth Ski League made a stunning debut at Beijing Fishing Yang International Ski Resort. The competition concluded with three first, second, and third place winners each in the children's group and youth group, as well as one Best Participation Award in the children's group. The children's group race employed a guess-time...
Challengers free-climb vertical sea stacks and walk tightropes high above the ground. Free climbing, tightrope walking at dizzying heights, and cliff diving—all sound unbelievable. Yet some climbers have combined these feats, leaving onlookers astounded. According to a December 19 report by the UK's Daily Mail, hundreds of...
On December 28, the event “Taibai Summit Showdown · Cosplay Winter Carnival” jointly organized by the Shaanxi Taibai Mountain Tourism Area Management Committee and Shaanxi Taibai Mountain Investment Group Co., Ltd. will grandly commence at the Shaanxi Taibai Mountain Scenic Area, aiming to inject youthful, fashionable, and passionate cosplay energy into the cold winter of Taibai Mountain...
World’s first blind person to summit Mount Everest For experienced mountaineers, reaching the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is already fraught with challenges—let alone for a blind person. Climbing Everest seems nearly impossible. However, according to a December 10 report by the American curiosity website “odditycentral.com,” an American...
The Tropical Rainforest of Wangtianshu, the only oasis on the Tropic of Cancer, is home to the iconic rainforest tree species Wangtianshu. The lush greenery is enough to refresh any traveler’s mind. Whether you challenge the world’s No. 1 skywalk or stroll through the fascinating rainforest wonders of Philip, it’s an irresistible temptation. When the warm winter sun filters through...
Dad, where shall we go? In this season of a thousand miles of ice and ten thousand miles of snow, skiing is naturally the top choice for a family outing. Dad, let’s go skiing. The family outdoor brand ALPINEPRO AlpinePro from Prague has issued the call. On January 1, 2014, ALPINEPRO AlpinePro will hold a...
A challenger free-climbs a vertical sea stack and walks a tightrope high above the ground. Free climbing, tightrope walking at height, and jumping into the sea from great heights — all of these sound incredible. Yet there are climbers who combine these feats, leaving onlookers stunned. According to a report by the UK's Daily Mail on December 19, every year hundreds...
On the 21st, 108 mainland cycling enthusiasts set off from Xiamen’s Wutong Wharf on a “mini three links” direct ferry to Kinmen County in Taiwan, just across the water, to take part in the “Ride Around Kinmen – 100 Cyclists” event. This became a highlight of the fifth Xiamen Self-Drive Tourism Festival, which opened on the same day. Organizers said the 2013 Xiamen Self-Drive Tourism Festival’s “Ride Around Kinmen – 100 Cyclists” activity is a major marketing initiative by Xiamen to attract more out-of-town visitors to Kinmen, and it has been warmly received by the market since its launch.
A junior college student commemorates university life with a 250-kilometer run Character profile Name: Zhao Hao Gender: Male Age: 21 Identity: Junior year materials science and engineering major at Chongqing University of Technology ○ Won first place in the high school sports meet and never looked back ○ Halfway through college, he commemorated his university life with a 250-kilometer run...