Classic Itineraries
63-Year-Old Cyclist Becomes a Fitness Icon: A Three-Month Round Trip from Hangzhou to Hainan
On March 24, reporters learned that on March 31, 63-year-old Yu Guihai from Jiangcheng will take a train to Ningbo, then head north all the way, cycling back to Jiangcheng along the Hangzhou-Ningbo Canal and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Along the journey, he will also hang banners to promote his hometown. While supporting the bid for the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, he hopes to attract more...
A 70-year-old from Changchun has traveled across China and wants to create a museum of train tickets, entrance tickets, and memorial halls
Practicing calligraphy is also one of Li Jingtian’s great passions. For a 76-year-old man, traveling across the country on limited savings is a kind of perseverance that is truly astounding. And the way he collects memories from his journeys is even more admirable. Read ten thousand books, travel ten thousand miles. While technology brings convenience to people, it seems to also provide a better excuse for our lack of mobility. At times like this, I especially hope everyone can have the same determination as Li Jingtian.
A 60-year-old man from Hunan sets off to compete in the Paris International Marathon
On March 26, accompanied by a grand launch ceremony, the "China Telecom Takes You on a Trip" event was officially kicked off. It is hosted by China Telecom, with strategic support from Sina.com, NetEase Free Travel, Sohu Video, and LeTV Video, and special support from Costa Cruises Group, Lechuanghui, Difeng Tea, Samsung Electronics, and Zhejiang Hecheng Binao...
Running 42 kilometers on Lake Baikal — the Ice Marathon pushes limits to the extreme
Many parts of the ice are riddled with cracks. This is definitely one of the most dangerous marathons in the world. Recently, the 10th Baikal Ice Marathon was held, attracting athletes from over 50 countries this year. These athletes possess iron-willed determination as they run the full 42-kilometer distance across the completely frozen surface of Lake Baikal — the world’s deepest freshwater lake (with a maximum depth of 1,580 meters) — enduring not only temperatures as low as minus 20°C but also the ever-present risk of cracking ice.
Chongqing’s Urban Night Hikers: A Unique Nightlife and a New Way to De-Stress
(March 12, 2014) Mio, a brand under MiTAC International Corp., has achieved success in the automotive electronics market over the years, being named the ideal brand in the hearts of Taiwanese consumers for six consecutive years. On the occasion of International Consumer Rights Day on March 15, Mio is launching...
My car's "black box" — the Mio MiVue 368 dash cam
Mio Technology is a global leading brand in dash cams, GPS navigators, and navigation software. Over the past decade, it has won numerous international product awards, and its dash cam products also enjoy an excellent reputation in the industry. The Mio MiVue 368 dash cam is a flagship model launched by Mio Technology in 2013, and its aim is...
Renting and returning public bikes frustrate cyclists; how to ride shared bikes with ease
Want to rent a public bike for your commute, only to find the station empty; finally make it to a return point, but there’s no dock available. Such frustrations can be maddening, especially during rush hour. As part of the public transportation priority strategy, public bikes help solve the “last mile” issue...
Father takes leave from work to reduce son's stress, embarks on nationwide cycling trip together
On the 27th, Haikou Evening News reported on a father in Haikou who took his son on a northbound cycling “study tour” to relieve the boy’s stress. The report garnered widespread attention, and the father, Zheng Guixian, was hailed by netizens as the “Haikou Good Dad.” Learning life lessons along the way On the afternoon of the 27th, reporters contacted Zheng...
A Jilin senior to cycle along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to promote his hometown
Reporters learned on March 24 that on the 31st, Yu Guihai, a 63-year-old from Jiangcheng, will take a train to Ningbo, then head northward, cycling back to Jiangcheng along the Hangzhou-Ningbo Canal and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Along the way, he will also hang banners to promote Jiangcheng, hoping to support the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal’s bid for World Cultural Heritage status while attracting more...
China Telecom Takes You on a Trip ― The All-Network Phones Become the “New Favorite”
On March 26, accompanied by a grand launch ceremony, the “China Telecom Takes You on a Trip” event, hosted by China Telecom and strategically supported by Sina.com, Netease Free Travel, Sohu Video, and LeTV.com, with special support from Costa Cruises, Lechuanghui, Difeng Tea, Samsung Electronics, and Zhejiang Hecheng BinAo, officially kicked off...
Mount Everest Faces Congestion; Nepal to Implement One-Way Climbing Routes
Even the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is experiencing congestion. To address this, the Nepalese government has decided to implement one-way traffic measures during the upcoming Everest “summit season.” Long queues to reach the summit of the world’s highest peak...
Two-year extended warranty – Mio’s five-star after-sales service upgraded again
(March 12, 2014) Mio, a brand under MiTAC International Corp., has achieved great success in the in-car electronics market over the years, being named the ideal brand in the hearts of Taiwanese consumers for six consecutive years. On the occasion of the upcoming March 15 International Consumers' Rights Day, Mio is upgrading its after-sales service for its in-vehicle...
Avalanche hits Sochi ski resort, 6 skiers buried, 2 women killed
Yesterday, an avalanche occurred at a high-altitude ski resort in Sochi, Russia, burying six skiers and killing two women. It is reported that the avalanche took place on a ski slope at the "Rosa Khutor" alpine ski resort, burying six skiers, two of whom were female. The alpine skiing events of the Sochi Winter Olympics were held at "Rosa...
Schumacher lost 20 kilograms during coma, full recovery remains unlikely
According to a report on March 23 from Russia's Komsomolskaya Pravda website, the health condition of legendary athlete Michael Schumacher has captured the hearts of racing fans worldwide. The seven-time Formula One world champion remains in a slow state of awakening. His condition is gradually improving, but doctors still cannot draw a definitive conclusion. According to medical...
Tourists venturing into Huangshan’s restricted areas without permission may face heavy fines
According to China National Radio’s “CNR News,” recently there have been frequent reports of tourists getting trapped after entering undeveloped areas. While their own safety remains at risk, such incidents also pose management challenges. Huangshan in Anhui will introduce measures, and tourists who venture into unrestricted areas without authorization may face severe penalties. On the 25th of this month, three...
“Shaanxi Flavor Memories” Recruits Foodie Group: Embark on a Culinary Adventure
Food is the deepest nostalgia in a person’s heart. As one grows up, there are always certain flavors that can only remain in memories. No matter how many places you’ve been or how many delicacies you’ve tasted, the ones you miss the most are the dishes from your hometown. Because time has imprinted those flavors onto our taste buds. On March 19, 2014, the...
How are traditions formed?
How did the Outdoor Skills Competition emerge, develop, and eventually become a tradition within a student organization that was operating at full—or even over—capacity? Over the past decade, as the organization has matured, its operational tasks have become increasingly complex, requiring members involved in running the group to devote more and more time and energy. Every member of the executive committee...
The marathon judges are in charge of handing out water and picking up trash — there's an art to arranging the water cups
Liu Huan (left) instructs volunteers on how to arrange the water cups. "We have to be at our assigned spots on the track by 6:30 a.m., so we need to leave early." At 6 a.m. on March 22, Liu Huan from Block A of Jinshagangwan was already starting his car in the garage. He was heading to Nanbin Road. That morning at 8:30 a.m., the 2014 Chongqing International Marathon was set to start, and Liu Huan was going to participate — but not as a runner, rather as a judge.
A post-90s girl walks along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, photographing the lives of 1,794 canal people
On March 22, 2014, local time in Sheffield, UK, a 27-year-old man named Liam Garcia was preparing to hike from Sheffield, UK, to Cape Town, South Africa. He plans to pass through 16 countries, covering a total distance of 11,000 miles, which may take around three years. Liam’s mission is to help improve access to clean...
Berlin hosts the 34th Half Marathon with over 30,000 participants
On March 30, the 34th Half Marathon was held in Berlin, Germany. The race covered a distance of 21.0975 kilometers, with over 30,000 participants from 100 countries taking part.