Classic Itineraries
A sophomore rode his bike for 9 days covering 1,200 km to return home
Photo of Liu Xin taken when he left school. A sophomore from Tongnan cycled from Wuhan to his hometown. At 7:10 p.m. on January 23, Liu Xin, a 21-year-old from Taian Town, Tongnan County, finally returned to his family’s embrace after cycling over 1,200 km from Wuhan. Why did he choose to cycle home? Did he face any challenges along the way? Yesterday...
Switzerland develops new step analyzer to prevent falls among the elderly
Luo Fuxing, from Hongshanzui Town in Laohekou, is 88 years old this year. Still hale and hearty, he loves cycling and often rides alone between Laohekou and Xiangyang, making the round trip in a single day — covering a total distance of over 160 kilometers. Inspired by Luo Fuxing, more and more people have joined in fitness activities, and he has become a widely known “cycling grandpa”...
Greenfield Outdoors: From Utopia to Commercialization as an “Outdoor Taobao”
In mid-January, outdoor brand Toread announced an investment in Greenfield Network to build a comprehensive outdoor travel service platform, which is of great significance to Greenfield. Established in 1998, Greenfield Network currently has 3 million registered users and is currently the largest online platform for outdoor travel activities in China. From its inception, when it was entirely maintained by volunteers...
Passion & Emotion — Registration for the 10th Green Field Skiing & Burning Bags Gala Now Open
Filled with passion and emotion, the Green Field Skiing & Burning Bags Gala is now open for registration once again. This year marks the 10th edition of the event, which will take place on March 1–2, 2014, at Wanlong Ski Resort in Chongli County, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. Held simultaneously at the same venue is the Green Field China Reima Cup Youth Skiing Competition. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a young enthusiast...
Construction of the Shunyi section of Beijing’s Wenyu River cycling greenway to begin this year
“Cycle along the Wenyu River, embrace a slow life by the water.” Dubbed Beijing’s most beautiful cycling greenway, the Shunyi section of the Wenyu River Greenway will start construction this year, with efforts to complete it within the year. According to the Shunyi District government, the Wenyu River Greenway spans Shunyi, Changping, Chaoyang, and Tongzhou districts. Once completed, it will form a “hundred-kilometer greenway” in the northeastern part of the city.
Two university students in Xiamen hitchhike back to Henan in 24 rides
Two university students in Xiamen hitchhike back to Henan, taking 11 days, 24 rides, and spending just 280 yuan. Have you seen the documentary "The Longest Way Home"? In it, Gu Yue and Liu Chang hitchhike all the way from Beijing to Berlin. This winter break, Yao Yangyang and Li Jinhao, sophomores at Xiamen University of Technology, lived out a similar adventure: departing Xiamen on January 15 and...
A British artist draws human portraits using maps
This image is a map of Shrewsbury, a city in western England. A British artist has used maps to create human portraits. According to the UK's Daily Mail on February 3, 23-year-old British artist Ed Fairburn uses roads, rivers, and mountains on maps as points, lines, and planes to...
Registration for the ISPO BEIJING 2014 On-snow Demo Snow Test Event Now Open
The 10th ISPO BEIJING Asia Outdoor & Sports Trade Show will return as scheduled from February 19–22, 2014, at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, along with the highly anticipated On-snow Demo snow test event for winter sports enthusiasts. This year marks the third edition of the ISPO On-snow Demo, jointly organized by ISPO BEIJ...
2013 Hotel Staff Year-End Bonus Survey Report
As the year-end approaches again, year-end bonuses have become a hot topic among employees. For those who have worked hard throughout the year, the year-end bonus is undoubtedly a shot in the arm—rewarding themselves for their hard work and efforts over the past 12 months, while also bringing new motivation and hope for the coming year. For hotels, the year-end bonus has become the most effective...
88-Year-Old Cycling Enthusiast Rides to Xiangyang, Covering Over 160 Kilometers a Day
Luo Fuxing, from Hongshanzui Town in Laohekou, is 88 years old this year. Despite his age, he remains vigorous and passionate about cycling. He often rides alone between Laohekou and Xiangyang, making the round trip in a single day — covering a total distance of over 160 kilometers. Inspired by Luo Fuxing, more and more people have joined in fitness activities, and he has become a widely known “cycling grandpa”...
Female cyclist knocked down by motorcycle, 8 backpackers help anonymously
Around 3 p.m. on January 18, near the Helin Cement Plant in Gaozi Town, Zhenjiang, Ms. Xiang was riding her electric scooter home and about to cross the road when she was sideswiped by a motorcycle behind her. Her left hand was immediately injured and bleeding, and she couldn’t move her waist. The hit-and-run motorcycle sped off, but 8 passing “backpackers” saw the scene, quickly turned around, helped Ms. Xiang, who had fallen in the middle of the road, to the roadside, and used first aid supplies they had on hand to stop the bleeding and disinfect the wound. Seeing that she was not seriously hurt, they left without leaving their names. Recently, Ms. Xiang’s friend Wu Bing called, hoping to express gratitude to the kind-hearted people through the Jinling Evening News.
Top Employee Honor Announced: 2013 "Care Ambassadors" of New Century Hotels Group Unveiled
Recently, the results of the 2013 "Care Ambassador" selection event organized by New Century Hotels Group were announced. Zhai Zhishuo, a concierge at Beijing New Century Grand Hotel, Sun Fengying, a housekeeper at Kaifeng New Century Grand Hotel, and Fang Yanfei, an executive lounge supervisor at Hangzhou New Century Grand Hotel, were awarded the title of Annual Care Ambassadors. The event, which started in 2013...
Xiaohaituo Mountain is a popular hiking destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and locals are hoping for a successful Olympic bid.
Sand and Taka have to hike 17 miles every day in extreme cold of minus 46 degrees. Sand and Taka have to pull sleds loaded with over 200 kilograms of equipment. International Online Exclusive: According to the UK's Daily Mail on February 7, 100 years after the tragic death of British explorer Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition, two British men have completed...
British heart disease patient achieves remarkable results with 27 years of walking exercise
Generally, people with heart disease tend to avoid the concept of exercise, as improper physical activity could easily trigger a heart attack. However, regular exercise can produce remarkable effects. According to a report by the UK's Daily Mail on February 8, a heart disease patient recently managed to control his condition, and brisk daily...
A cycling enthusiast's red spray-painted graffiti on Mount Luofu sparks public outrage
The graffiti photo uploaded by "Jiang Zhoujingwei." "Keep going, turn the corner and you'll reach Jiang Zhoujingwei's book." (Online screenshot) Posting the photo online has provoked widespread anger, and the management committee of Mount Luofu says it will investigate and deal with the matter seriously according to the law. Not long ago, the "Ding Jinhao was here" incident sparked nationwide discussion and reflection on the act of vandalizing tourist sites with graffiti. Shortly after the New Year...
Six hikers trapped on a 'five-star self-inflicted hardship' trail in the Wuyi Mountains
At around 22:30 on February 6, a rescue team spotted three of the stranded hikers. Around 23:30, a second rescue team carrying water and food joined up with the first team and the trapped individuals. At approximately 3:00 AM on February 7, the three trapped hikers were successfully rescued and brought to safety. Xinhua News Agency, Nanchang, February 7 (Wang Jian, Su Lucheng, Wang Dongcai)...
The 10th ISPO Beijing: Asia’s Sports & Fashion Expo Goes Wild in the Capital
Top Spring Getaway: The Golden-Latitude Powder Snow Paradise of Beidahu Is Not to Be Missed It’s often said that spring begins at the start of the six-nine period. As Lichun (the Beginning of Spring) arrives, all things come back to life, and in North China during this time, scenes of “willows budding along the river” are just around the corner. During the recent Spring Festival, spending a snowy New Year in Beidahu as a family has become the new trend. But as Lichun approaches...
The Huairou Youth Skiing Competition Concludes Successfully
The 6th Huairou International Ski Resort Youth Skiing Competition in Beijing Concludes Successfully
Great Wall Ridge Ski Resort's "First Month of the Lunar Year" Activities
I. First Month Reunion Activities
Make February 17, 2014 your day of health!
100-kilometer ultra trail run, Wenzhou’s Chen Huishi wins the “Little Bronze Man.” Photo provided by Chen Huishi. The annual international ultra trail running event — the Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race — has recently concluded. This year, Hong Kong became the first stop on the 2014 Global Ultra Trail World Tour for the first time, attracting nearly 1,600 participants from around the world...