Classic Itineraries
Teacher scolds students for no gifts, scenic area sends gift letter in response
“Dear Teacher Feng Qunchao, I hope this letter finds you well. After seeing the news online about your dissatisfaction with students not giving you gifts on Teachers’ Day, I was somewhat moved. Even ancient Confucian scholars received gifts from their students. Therefore, on behalf of the students, I have mailed you one ticket each to the Yellow River Three Gorges Scenic Area, the cable car, and the sightseeing boat, as well as one portion each of wild rose tea and dongling tea specialties. I hope you will accept them with a smile, ...
August 2014 Report on the Development of China's Domestic High-End Hotel Brands
I. Overview of the Development of China's Domestic High-End Hotel Industry in August
Hengdian Micro-Vacation: Autumn Travel Privilege Season
Hengdian’s new “micro-vacation” travel style escapes the heat and hustle of midsummer, as the tranquil autumn season quietly approaches. This season in Hengdian, Zhejiang, a comfortable and free “micro-vacation” travel trend is gaining popularity. Unlike before, you no longer need to rush from one spot to another — all you need to bring...
O2O Boosts RV Tourism Consumption
On June 16, 2012, Li Jiawei, then 53 and a taxi driver from Qingdao, planned to spend a year and a half cycling solo through 21 cities that have hosted the Summer Olympics. When our newspaper interviewed him in November last year, he had only one stop left—London. By the end of last year, he had completed his journey, covering a total distance of over 20,000...
“Accompany You to Watch the Full Moon” – Premium Car Rental’s Family-Oriented Marketing Campaign Yields Remarkable Results
On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival in 2014, Premium Car Rental, in collaboration with popular mobile internet applications Today’s Headlines and Flight Manager, launched a Mid-Autumn campaign titled “Accompany You to Watch the Full Moon.” Thousands of netizens across the country participated by leaving messages and sharing their thoughts on the Today’s Headlines app, documenting the genuine and touching moments of four lucky participants from...
A 55-year-old Qingdao taxi driver cycles through 21 Olympic host cities, spending 250,000 yuan
On June 16, 2012, Li Jiawei, then 53 and a taxi driver from Qingdao, planned to spend a year and a half cycling solo through 21 cities that have hosted the Summer Olympics. When our newspaper interviewed him in November last year, he had only London left to visit. By the end of last year, he completed the plan, covering a total distance of over 20,000...
The Red Leaves of Baicaopan Are Breathtaking – The Mountain Climbing Festival Welcomes Visitors
――Hebei Yesanpo Baicaopan Scenic Area Invites Visitors to Admire the Most Beautiful Red Leaves in North China
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour China Exhibition
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour China Tour 2014 — The Banff Mountain Film Festival brought 25 outstanding outdoor documentaries to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu for a touring screening from May 31 to August 3, successfully completing the China leg of its world tour. The Banff Mountain...
The 7th Wugong Mountain International Tent Music Festival 2014 Came to a Glorious Close
From September 12 to 14, 2014, nearly 22,000 outdoor and music enthusiasts from around the world gathered at Wugong Mountain to enjoy the purest form of nature and outdoor life, and to sing the greenest chapters of rock music. Time flies, and the wonderful event has passed, but the visual wonders it created...
The China Cross-Country Rally Concludes Successfully — CAMEL Professional Gear Powers the Silk Road Challenge
The second China Cross-Country Rally (China Grand Rally), sponsored by CAMEL and co-organized by CCTV’s Sports Channel, concluded successfully in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 12 after 13 grueling days of competition. Since the start on August 31, the drivers faced numerous challenges: getting stuck in sand, taking detours, vehicle malfunctions, injuries...
The Taining Mountain Outdoor Race Kicks Off Red Bull Team Two Ranks First Domestically on Day One
On September 15, the 2014 China Danxia (Taining) International Mountain Outdoor Sports Challenge kicked off in Taining, Fujian. The three-day event features two categories—men’s pairs and mixed gender teams—covering a total distance of 171 kilometers. It attracted 45 domestic and international teams, with competition events including roller skating, cross-country running, kayaking, mountain biking, river crossing, zip-lining...
Full Lineup Announced for 2014 Taihu Midi Folk & World Music Festival
From October 5th to 7th, the 2014 Taihu Midi Folk & World Music Festival will be grandly held at the Taihu Midi Music Park (Greenland Park) in Qidu Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou. The festival will feature four stages—Cotton, Silk, Kids, and Opera—covering a wide range of music genres including folk, blues, bluegrass, tango, and bossa nova...
Ctrip: Romantic National Day – Customize an Unforgettable Holiday
They say everyone should experience a spontaneous trip and a fearless love at least once in their lifetime. What used to be seen as a luxury is now a reality for some, who have perfectly combined the two: traveling the world with the one they love. For couples, spending quiet, beautiful moments together on the road, walking hand in hand...
The relentless erosion by online travel platforms – Traditional travel agencies urgently need to transform
This year, customized travel offers more diverse formats and categories compared to previous years. Relevant statistics show that during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, many travel agencies sold out their private customization products; subsequent sales during the National Day Golden Week also saw significant growth. A travel agency in Beijing predicts that this year’s customized travel orders will...
The Kaiyuan Hotels and City Celebrity Hotels groups have formed an alliance to share big data resources
A single membership card with two “identities,” allowing guests to enjoy the benefits and discounts of both memberships simultaneously—such a concept has been first realized by the two hotel brands Kaiyuan and City Celebrity. On September 12, the strategic cooperation signing ceremony between Kaiyuan Hotels Group and City Celebrity Hotels Group, along with the celebration of Kaiyuan Shangqi Club surpassing 1.5 million members, was held at...
Polish 'Brides' in Wedding Dresses and Running Shoes: Racing for Charity
On September 14, 2014, local time, women in Warsaw, Poland, wore white wedding dresses and running shoes to take part in a 500-meter fun run to raise funds for charity.
The Baoting Station of the 2014 National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference will be held on the 27th.
Reporters have learned from the Hainan Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hainan Mountaineering Association that the Baoting Station of the 2014 National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference will take place on the 27th at the Qixianling National Forest Park in Baoting County, Hainan Province. Over 3,000 mass mountain climbing enthusiasts and 200 professional athletes from across the country will climb Hainan’s Qixianling together...
The China Danxia (Taining) Mountain Outdoor Sports International Challenge Kicks Off
Xinhua News Agency, Taining, September 15 — Cycling around the Dajin Lake, zip-lining across the Jiangjialing Suspension Bridge, crossing the Ganlu Temple on car tires... The 2014 China Danxia (Taining) Mountain Outdoor Sports International Challenge opened on the 15th in Taining, Fujian. Taining, Fujian, known as the "Water Danxia," is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "China Danxia"...
The era of customized travel: private tours create exclusive itineraries
This year, customized travel offers more diverse formats and types compared to previous years. According to relevant statistics, during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, many travel agencies sold out their private tour products; the sales volume during the subsequent National Day Golden Week also saw a significant increase. A travel agency in Beijing expects that this year’s custom travel orders will...
The Taining Mountain Outdoor Race concludes as Red Bull Team II surpasses international rivals to reach the semifinals
On September 17, the Taining Mountain Outdoor Race came to a successful close. Urs Hefti and his partner from Red Bull Team finished third in the mixed category with a total time of 12 hours, 4 minutes, and 30 seconds. Red Bull Team II’s Yesen and Hu Wanze also delivered an impressive performance, ranking first among domestic male participants and fourth overall with a time of 12 hours, 9 minutes, and 32 seconds. This mountain...