Classic Itineraries
A mountaineer went missing after falling off a cliff 34 years ago; his remains resurface as ice melts
In 1979, Covill disappeared after falling while attempting to climb Switzerland’s Matterhorn. Thirty-four years later, melting ice finally led to the discovery of his remains. Covill was passionate about outdoor activities and embarked on many adventures with his friends. chinanews.com, February 10 — According to foreign media reports, in 1979, 27-year-old British mountaineering enthusiast Covill...
The Beginning of Spring Breaks the Fifth: Rafting Experts Arrive at Nujiang to Prepare for the Red Bull Canoe Freestyle Event
On February 4, which marks not only the first solar term of the Year of the Horse — the Beginning of Spring — but also the traditional "Breaking of the Fifth" to welcome the God of Wealth, a day of double celebration, 22 top athletes participating in the Red Bull Canoe Freestyle Competition gathered in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan. They kicked off the competition during the Lisu people’s annual "Bathhouse Gathering."
Ignite your roots-tracing journey—Gregory’s Urban Backpack Tasting Event hosted by ISPO
As the 2014 ISPO BEIJING is about to kick off, Wayne, the founder of Gregory—the master of outdoor backpacks—will personally attend the exhibition to host the “Ignite Your Roots-Tracing Journey—Gregory Urban Backpack Tasting Event.” He will meet with Chinese consumers, jointly appreciate Gregory urban backpacks, and relaunch the classic outdoor roots-tracing journey activity to search for...
CAMEL leads the 2014 ISPO BEIJING Exhibition
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Beyond the traditional markets for flowers and gifts, this year’s “Valentine’s economy” has shown some new features and trends—when it comes to accommodation choices for couples, vacation apartment bookings are especially booming. Since this year’s Valentine’s Day coincides with the Lantern Festival and falls right after the weekend, many young people...
A 79-year-old man walks the Ming city wall with a photo of his late wife to fulfill an unkept promise
A photo of Wu Zhining with his wife, which he carries with him on every trip. The scenic belt from Zhonghua Gate to Yuhuamen. The scenic belt from Shence Gate to Xuanwu Lake. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day in the West, and young people plan to celebrate the holiday in various romantic ways. In Nanjing, a 79-year-old man interprets the day in a special way...
Russian climbing experts sneak into Shanghai Tower construction site to scale 650 meters
Russian climbing experts sneak into Shanghai Tower construction site to scale 650 meters Last year, Russian climbing daredevils Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov caused an uproar in Egypt for climbing the pyramids. Recently, they released videos and photos taken at the top of the Shanghai Tower. The footage shows the two climbers scaling over the...
Beijing HuaiBei International Ski Resort invites you to celebrate Lantern Festival Valentine's Day
February 14th — when the romance of Valentine’s Day meets the reunion spirit of the Lantern Festival, a once-in-19-years alignment. How do you plan to spend such a profoundly meaningful holiday? Will you choose to share a romantic moment with your loved one? Or spend the Lantern Festival with family? On February 14th, HuaiBei International Ski Resort has something specially customized for you...
Hong Kong man runs around Taiwan Island with a 6kg backpack in 27 days
Pan Yongcheng runs a marathon every day with his backpack on, and today he will arrive at Kaohsiung’s Xiaogang Airport to fulfill his dream of running around Taiwan. Pan developed a love for Taiwan after participating in the Taipei Marathon years ago, and after running in several competitions here, he dreamed of circling the island by marathon. He decided to make it happen before last year’s Taipei Fubon Marathon, and took a one-month leave earlier this month...
"Go to the Island" quietly launches, accelerating the rise of DIY tours to Saipan
Editor's note: Recently, Saipan tourism has once again become a hot search keyword online. "Tianjin direct flights to Saipan charter service departs January 25," "Hangzhou direct flights to Saipan open January 28, just 5 hours." On the other hand, the opening of new Saipan flight routes has also prompted local Saipan tour operators to start entering the domestic market...
BCA Teams Up with Jones and Patagonia at ISPO ON SNOW DEMO
On February 23, 2014, the 2014 ISPO ON SNOW DEMO will be held at Wanlong Ski Resort in Zhangjiakou. Renowned American ski brands BCA and Jones, along with apparel brand Patagonia, will join forces to appear at this skiing extravaganza. The event organizer, CORA Company, has specially invited Ming, a certified instructor from the American AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education), to...
Columbia New Collection – Omni-Tech Waterproof Technology Delivers Waterproofing and Breathability
Spring is the perfect season for outdoor hiking and trekking, and the biggest challenge for outdoor enthusiasts is how to handle the unpredictable weather. Founded in 1938 as a raincoat specialist, the professional outdoor brand Columbia successfully developed its Omni-Tech waterproof technology in 1991, pioneering a new era in outdoor waterproofing. Over...
American girl buried under avalanche for 40 minutes, in critical condition
American girl buried under avalanche for 40 minutes, in critical condition. According to the UK's Daily Mail on February 9, around 5:30 pm local time on February 8, a small avalanche occurred near the Tibble Fork Reservoir in fork County, Utah, USA. Ashleigh Cox, a 21-year-old female college student who was engaging in sports activities in the area at the time...
A sophomore in Shenyang walks 280 kilometers to see his girlfriend for Valentine’s Day
A 15-year-old girl climbs Africa’s highest peak, dreams of trekking to both poles. “Standing before it was Mount Kilimanjaro, its summit as vast, majestic, and upright as the whole world, unbelievably white.” This is how Hemingway described Mount Kilimanjaro. Lin Yuquan, a female teacher at Yueqing High School in Wenzhou, and her 1...
Valentine’s Day Meets Lantern Festival as Short-Distance Self-Guided Tours See Booking Surge
“Nineteen years ago we were too young to understand love, nineteen years later we’re afraid there won’t be enough time to say it.” This Friday, China’s traditional Lantern Festival, symbolizing strong family bonds, and the Western Valentine’s Day, representing romantic love, will finally coincide on February 14, 2014, after 19 years of “developing feelings in secret.” Netizens in China have described this rare alignment of the two holidays as “when sweet dumplings meet roses.”
On Valentine's Day 2014, vacation rental bookings on Tujia were in high demand
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This year’s “Valentine’s economy,” apart from traditional markets like flowers and gifts, has also shown some new features and trends — when it comes to accommodation choices for couples, vacation apartment bookings have been particularly brisk. Because this year’s Valentine’s Day coincides with the Lantern Festival and falls right before the weekend, many young people...
15-year-old girl conquers Africa’s highest peak, dreams of trekking to both poles
A 15-year-old girl has conquered Africa’s highest peak and dreams of trekking to the North and South Poles. “Standing before us was Mount Kilimanjaro, its summit as vast, majestic, and towering as the world itself, unbelievably white.” That’s how Hemingway described Mount Kilimanjaro.
Intelligent systems help hotels achieve comprehensive energy savings
Hotel energy consumption is usually the largest expense after venue costs and labor costs. Among energy expenditures, electricity and gas bills make up the bulk. In terms of a hotel’s electricity usage, air conditioning is the biggest energy consumer, followed by hot water supply, while lighting ranks only third in power consumption. Gas expenses are even more astonishing.
Movie enthusiasts travel 3,000 kilometers to recreate blockbuster scenes
According to a report by the UK's Daily Mail on February 14, Finnish movie buffs Dia, 25, and Seydoux, 26, went to great lengths to traverse the UK in search of real filming locations from popular films and TV shows. Armed with just an iPad, they recreated the actual shooting locations of blockbuster hits such as Harry Potter, Les Misérables, and War Horse...
American man takes on the world's most dangerous 760-meter free solo climb
American man takes on the world's most dangerous 760-meter free solo climb American man takes on the world's most dangerous 760-meter free solo climb According to the UK's Daily Mail on February 13, Alex Honnold, a superstar in the climbing world, recently scaled the summit of El Toro in Mexico...
Nepal Cuts Everest Climbing Fees to Attract Tourists
As is well known, the Year of the Snake, which has just come to a close, saw the tourism industry experience a significant decline due to multiple internal and external factors. However, as the impact of natural disasters and other emergencies fades away, the tourism industry in 2014 is bound to enter a phase of recovery growth. In particular, scenic spots such as Zhangjiajie, which faced passenger flow pressure last year, are expected to see an increase in visitors of over 10% this year...