The China International Camping Congress is an upgraded national fitness event based on the China International Sports Tourism Expo, jointly hosted by the General Administration of Sport of China and the National Tourism Administration. It combines sports, outdoor activities, leisure tourism, and ethnic culture, and is also a key branded event of Beijing Camping Home Sports Culture Communication Co., Ltd.
During the 2014 China International Camping Congress (Qiandao Lake Station), four major public fitness and leisure sports events will be held: the "Olympic Champions Lead the Thousand-Person Fun Run of the China International Camping Congress," "Qiandao Lake Red Ancient Trail Hike," "Qiandao Lake Cycling Race," and "Outdoor Triathlon Challenge." Additionally, popular leisure and entertainment activities such as "RV Parade," "Qiandao Lake Camping Home RV Carnival," "Jet Ski Water Show," and "Qiandao Lake Lakeside Camping Music Festival" will also take place. Tens of thousands of outdoor camping enthusiasts from across the country will gather in the charming Qiandao Lake to join the camping carnival. The scale and scope of the event will mark a new chapter in China's mass sports and industry development.
To comprehensively and multi-dimensionally showcase the advantages of Qiandao Lake’s leisure outdoor sports and natural-cultural resources, attract more attention to Qiandao Lake, and encourage people to learn about and visit the area, a photography competition themed "China International Camping Congress (Qiandao Lake Station)" is being held. Photographers and photography enthusiasts are warmly invited to capture beauty, explore charm, and focus on the highlights through their lenses.
China International Camping Congress (Qiandao Lake Station) Schedule
I. Organizational Structure
Organizers: China International Camping Congress Organizing Committee, Publicity Department of Chun’an County Committee of the CPC
Undertaker: Chun’an County Photographers Association
Submission Method:
Submission Email: zggjlydh@qq.com
Contact Person: Luo Weiqiang
Phone: 13611332269
China International Camping Congress Hotline: 400-6267-718
II. Phases of the China International Camping Congress (Qiandao Lake) Photography Competition
1. Preparation Phase (October 17–October 23)
The organizers will issue notifications, and photography enthusiasts should prepare and arrive in Qiandao Lake.
2. Competition Shooting Phase (October 24–October 26)
From October 24 to 26, 2014, during the China International Camping Congress Qiandao Lake Station events, photography enthusiasts can showcase their skills. Events such as the fun run, RVs, cycling, trail hikes, music festivals, and the surrounding scenery and culture are all suitable subjects for photography.
3. Photo Sorting and Upload Phase (October 24–November 4)
Competition photos can be uploaded to the submission address at any time during this period. Uploaded photos must be taken during the China International Camping Congress (Qiandao Lake Station) events from October 24 to 26, 2014. Photos from other times or locations are not allowed. Upload deadline: November 4.
4. Judging Phase (November 5–December 5)
All participating photography works will be displayed on the WeChat public platform of the China International Camping Congress, where a micro-vote will take place. The final rankings will be determined based on the number of online votes.
III. Competition Theme
This event is themed around Qiandao Lake with the keywords: "Public Welfare, Imagination, Energy, Adventure, Passion, and Colorfulness."
Public Welfare Qiandao Lake — "Run for Qiandao Lake," with Olympic champions leading the China International Camping Congress;
Enjoyable Qiandao Lake — Qiandao Lake RV Parade and Qiandao Lake RV Camping Carnival;
Energetic Qiandao Lake — Qiandao Lake Jet Ski Water Show;
Adventurous Qiandao Lake — Qiandao Lake Red Ancient Trail Hike;
Passionate Qiandao Lake — Qiandao Lake International Road Cycling Race;
Colorful Qiandao Lake – Qiandao Lake Lakeside Camping Music Festival.
IV. Competition Rules
1. This exhibition is open to photographers and photography enthusiasts from both China and abroad. There are no restrictions based on occupation or age.
2. Entries should reflect the excellent natural and cultural environment of Qiandao Lake, as well as the elements of sports, leisure, and outdoor activities integrated into the China International Camping Congress. Works should embody the spirit of the times and regional cultural characteristics, with an elegant style and positive themes.
3. Entries are encouraged to be innovative in technique and distinctive in style. There are no restrictions on subject matter, genre, style, school, or color (color or black-and-white).
V. Submission Requirements
1. Digital files must be in JPG format with a file size of at least 3MB. RAW format is preferred.
2. Each participant may submit up to ten works (a set of photos counts as one entry). Please include the title of the work, the author’s name, contact phone number, and address in the email.
VI. Other Matters
1. The Organizing Committee of the China International Camping Congress has the right to free use of award-winning photographic works. (No additional remuneration will be provided for the use of works in other activities organized or co-organized by the hosts.)
2. The entrant shall be solely responsible for any legal liabilities related to reputation, portrait rights, copyright, and other issues concerning the works.
3. A panel of photography experts will be established to fairly and impartially judge the submitted works.
4. All participants are deemed to agree to and abide by the above rules by submitting their works.
5. The right to interpret the competition rules belongs to the organizing and co-organizing entities.
VII. Award Categories
This competition will award one First Prize, two Second Prizes, three Third Prizes, and fifty Honorable Mentions.
First Prize (1 winner): A cash prize of 1,000 RMB and one commemorative T-shirt from the 2014 China International Camping Congress.
Second Prize (2 winners): A cash prize of 600 RMB and one commemorative T-shirt from the 2014 China International Camping Congress.
Third Prize (3 winners): A cash prize of 500 RMB and one commemorative T-shirt from the 2014 China International Camping Congress.
Honorable Mention (50 winners): A set of 2014 China International Camping Congress souvenirs worth 200 RMB.
Information about the competition and the results of the judging will be published and promoted on the official website of the China International Camping Congress, the official WeChat public platform, Chun’an Release, China Photography Network, Zhejiang Photographers Association website, Hangzhou Photographers Association website, and other media. The official website of the China International Camping Congress will create a special feature on the photography competition for comprehensive coverage, and relevant partner media of the China International Camping Congress will also follow up with reports.
Partner media of the China International Camping Congress: Sina.com, Sohu.com, Tencent.com, China Sports Online, Hupu Sports, Mountain Wild Outdoor Magazine, Qianlong News Network, 21st Century RV Network, RV Life Magazine, and others.
For details about related activities, please follow the official website of the China International Camping Congress (www.campingcn.com) and its WeChat public platform (campingcn).