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As we all know, China-TravelNote, a 16-year-old "fun themed travel company," first started out in the "outdoor sector" and has gradually expanded! So, which outdoor line do China-TravelNote's product managers like best?
Let the editor lead you to find out today!
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Favorite route recommendation:
Tito has personally traveled to Santiago and deeply experienced the Spanish Pilgrimage Route. As a route optimization designer, he knows that this is not only a hiking trip, but also a spiritual baptism.
When planning this route, he said, "I hope that even a beginner in outdoor activities can create their own story on Europe's most important pilgrimage route."
Reasons for recommendation
This is a road you'll never forget, once you've walked it. Walking just over 20 kilometers a day isn't difficult, but the emotions and experiences it brings are far beyond your wildest dreams.
When we designed this route, we retained the most representative 100-kilometer Galicia section. You can not only receive an official certificate, but also experience the scenery and stories that pilgrims have walked through for thousands of years among the green hills, stone villages and the sound of church bells in the early morning.
Luggage will be checked in by car, and you will be walking light throughout the journey. We will provide you with selected accommodation, 6 high-quality dinners and a seafood feast, just to make your journey comfortable, warm and accompanied.
This is not a "punch-in line", it is a road to "find yourself".
Everyone has their own reasons for making a pilgrimage, and this time Tito wants to bring other meanings and complete the pilgrimage with the tourists!
Favorite route recommendation:
Buheng, a domestic outdoor product manager with a tourist-like style, has traveled 20+ domestic long-distance routes and has traveled to 55 cities in China. He is the spokesperson for the "Gongga Five Lakes" 👇
Reasons for recommendation
Mount Gongga is the only 7,000-meter snow-capped mountain east of the Himalayas. Even from Chengdu, 230 kilometers away, you can still see its ethereal peak between heaven and earth.
The meadows and flower fields on the way from Sanencuo to Lenggacuo
As the name suggests, Gongga Five Lakes passes through five alpine lakes: Lengga Co, San'en Co, Lisuohai Twin Lakes, and Zuoruo Lake.
The original intention of the design is to appreciate the beauty of Gongga Mountain as much as possible within a limited time and catch the opportunity of the golden mountain in the sun. It is a rare opportunity to visit Gongga Mountain, so of course we want to maximize the chance of seeing the beautiful scenery.
Lenggacuo photographed the snow-capped mountains.
Among these five lakes, the favorites are Zuoruo Lake and Lisuohai.
Zuoruo Lake is the closest viewing lake to Mount Gongga and is seasonal. It usually only has water from May to November. The lake is not big, but it can fully reflect the Gongga peaks.
The upper lake of Lisso is Tiffany blue in color. When you camp by the lake at night and see the starry sky and the Milky Way reflected in the water, you will feel an unreal Alice in Wonderland.
During the hike, you can also see many small animals in the Gongga Mountains, including the fat groundhog, which is called the "Tuzhu Son" in Sichuan dialect. It stole a bag of our beef balls when we were camping in Lisohai last time; there are also round little creatures that look like ptarmigans, jumping around on the rocks; if you are lucky, you may even encounter an argali.
Zimei Pass
For your first high-altitude hike in your life, leave it to Mount Gongga, the King of Sichuan Mountains. It will make you fall in love with snow-capped mountains!
Favorite route recommendation:
Kangaroo, who has lived in Australia for 5 years, is a veteran cyclist who also loves hiking. He has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, walked through the Caucasus Mountains, and has traveled all over Asia, Africa, and Europe. Today he recommends a volcanic hiking route that surprised him the most: Rinjani!
Reasons for recommendation
After visiting Rinjani myself, I felt even more strongly that it deserves the title of the most beautiful volcano in the Southern Hemisphere. This stunning spectacle of mother-and-child volcanoes is unique in the world!
As I reached the top of the final volcanic wall at 6:00 AM, the wind from 3,726 meters above me filled my lungs with the scent of sulfur. In near-freezing temperatures at the equator, the sunrise shone to my left, the Rinjani volcanoes to my right, and a small crater billowing thick smoke from the lake. In that instant, I heard the heartbeat of the earth, shattering all my fatigue.
This hiking route is a rare feast of scenery: from the foot of the mountain to the top, crossing the dense tropical rainforest, stepping on the soft alpine meadow, climbing the crater mixed with rocks and volcanic ash, it is as if traveling through three geological eras.
When you jump into the natural hot spring, when the Milky Way falls into the volcanic lake, you can faintly hear the whisper of lava outside the tent - this deep dialogue between the body and nature is the long-lost awakening of vitality for urban people. Perhaps this is the meaning of hiking!
Favorite route recommendation:
Qi Yue, a literary youth of Generation Z, started climbing snow-capped mountains while in school, led a team to drive along 318+317, sang in Barkhor Street, and set up a stall in Chongsaikang. He left behind too many stories in Tibet.
He believes that Tibet is the place with the most lack of oxygen, but one can experience the most down-to-earth streets and the most stunning scenery, which is undoubtedly the ceiling of domestic outdoor travel!
Reasons for recommendation
"What are you hiding from?" I was already sitting on the green train to Lhasa when Pu Shu's "No Fear In My Heart" rang in my headphones. If I could only go to Tibet once in my life, I would definitely go circumambulating the mountain!
Hang up prayer flags to pray for yourself and your family. In the behind-the-scenes footage of "Gang Rinpoche", there is no completely correct way of life in this world. The sacred mountains and holy lakes are not the end. Accept your ordinary self, but do not give up your ideals and beliefs. Love life. We are all on the road!
During the circumambulation, everyone is looking for their own meaning in circumambulating the mountain and their vision for the future.
Favorite route recommendation:
Qingyun, a travel enthusiast who has traveled to 18 countries in the Middle East and Africa, would like to set the record straight for the Middle East: Jordan, located at the junction of Asia, Europe and Africa, is truly a misunderstood secret place in the Middle East. Not only is it politically stable and very safe, but it is also sparsely populated and has beautiful scenery, so you can often enjoy the beautiful scenery all to yourself!
Reasons for recommendation
The Jordan National Trail is a collection of paths and trade routes that have connected northern and southern Jordan for thousands of years.
Standing on the rose-colored sandstone of the Wadi Rum Desert, I first realized I was standing on the set of "The Martian."
When the red dust raised by the jeep merged into the twilight, when my fingertips touched the rock carvings of the ancient city of Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and when I experienced floating in the Dead Sea at -400 meters, I suddenly understood why Lonely Planet listed Jordan as a "must-visit place in a lifetime" - here lies the travel code that is closest to alien civilization on Earth.
Here, explore canyons, historical sites, and a wealth of natural wonders on foot! Explore biodiversity in Dana, enjoy a Red Sea cruise, experience canyoning in Mujib, and watch the sunset on a jeep trek through the lunar landscape.
Wadi Rum starry sky
Jordan offers a perfect fusion of historical culture, outdoor hiking and leisure vacations. This concentration of experience, like folding time and space, makes the 9-day trip as full as traveling through three parallel worlds.
(【China-TravelNote×Jordan Tourism Bureau】Create a new line)
Favorite route recommendation:
Monkey, a product manager who has climbed six snow-capped mountains in China, still recommends Dafeng and Erfeng as the best choice for your first snow-capped mountain. He will explain the five aspects of scenery, difficulty, season, price, and physical fitness.
Reasons for recommendation
🔸About the scenery🔸
Siguniang Mountain, home to Daer Peak, embodies the essence of western Sichuan's scenery, boasting a number of stunning peaks, including Yaomei Peak, Pomiao Peak, and Yangmantai. The sunrise over the peaks from the summit of Daer Peak is truly breathtaking, something not often seen on smaller mountain ranges.
Peak climbing perspective
🔸About Difficulty🔸
Daerfeng
These are all entry-level snow-capped mountains with no technical sections. The ridgeline is equipped with steel cables to further reduce the difficulty. From the town to the base camp, and then to the summit, the daily hike is within 15 kilometers (after the summit, the descent is about 20 kilometers, mostly downhill), with a moderate intensity that is not too tiring.
Second Peak Climbing Perspective
Mount Siguniang is about 3,200 meters above sea level, with dense vegetation and rich oxygen content, making it relatively less susceptible to altitude sickness; the Dafeng Base Camp is about 4,200 meters above sea level, and the Erfeng Base Camp is about 4,300 meters above sea level. The daily altitude gain is about 1,000 meters, which is lower than the 1,400-meter gain at Haba. The altitude gradient is relatively scientific.
Dafeng
Compared to the 3-day rapid ascent version, the tourists-style tour offers a 4-day adaptation version, which allows you to hike in Changpinggou as an acclimatization step.
🔸About Season🔸
Daer Peak is a seasonal snow mountain. May to June is the spring snow season in western Sichuan, where you can experience real snow mountain climbing; July to September has no low temperatures and snow accumulation, the difficulty is the lowest, and the sea of clouds is stunning; October has colorful forest scenery, rich autumn colors, and a suitable temperature.
🔸About price🔸
Climbing the Big Two Peaks has significant price differences depending on the service configuration. The mandatory 1:1 guide ratio is for summit day, but the main differences lie in other services. For example, a three-day speed climb has a mainstream price range of 2,000-3,000, with the Big Two Peak costing around 200 more than the Big Two Peak.
Second Peak Climbing Perspective
Tourists can go to the Second Peak in groups of 2. A leader (not a guide) will be sent once the group is established. For groups of 4 or more, you can charter a car independently. A full set of equipment including trekking poles, headlamps, snow covers, etc. will be provided free of charge (except personal clothing). There is an independent base camp restaurant tent and separate sleeping tents for men and women. Down sleeping bags and independent camp beds are provided. There are rich base camp meals, foot-covering service, and supplies for reaching the summit and descending. The price of less than 3K is really worth it.
🔸About physical fitness🔸
It is recommended that those with experience in high-altitude hiking or traveling sign up. If you have no experience in high altitudes but usually have a habit of aerobic exercise such as running and swimming, you can also try it. It is not recommended for large people without high altitude experience to try it easily, because muscles consume a lot of oxygen and are relatively more prone to altitude sickness.
Now, are you ready to write your own prologue to the snowy mountains?
Favorite route recommendation:
Miyagi, China-TravelNote's product manager for Japan and South Korea, has many years of experience studying in Japan and has traveled all over Japan.
If he had to recommend only one Japanese outdoor adventure, he'd pick the Kumano Kodo Trail without hesitation—a new trending item on China-TravelNote's outbound outdoor adventures! Let's see what he had to say!
Reasons for recommendation
The Kii Peninsula in Kansai, a land steeped in divine power, is said to be the first place where the gods descended, making it one of the birthplaces of Shintoism. Known as the Forest of Resurrection in Japanese, Mount Kumano is a sacred natural site where a stroll can offer a natural glimpse into the Japanese belief in animism.
In 2004, it became one of only two pilgrimage routes in the world recognized by the United Nations, the other being the Spanish Camino de Santiago. If you complete both routes, you can receive an official double pilgrimage certificate.
Double Pilgrimage Certificate
After many rounds of optimization and refinement, we have created the "Top 1 Kumano Kodo" on the Internet. To preserve the most complete hiking experience, we have selected Kodo B&Bs, thousand-year-old hot springs, and seaside hot springs along the way. We are fully equipped with luggage transfer, breakfast, special bento and dishes, and the Heian period tour dress experience, allowing you to focus on your daily hike and experience the most authentic Japanese culture.
From the mountains and forests to the sea, compose the song of the mountains and sea of Kansai with your footsteps.
Favorite route recommendation:
Xiangwang, our new Tourists Outdoor Product Manager, loves hiking, racing, and photography! He's heard a 3:00 a.m. snoring symphony on a bunk bed in Mount Wutai, been showered with rainbows at the foot of the Yubeng Waterfall, and even faced off against wild boars on the MacLehose Trail, trekking pole in hand.
The experience he gained in the mountains over the years has made him certain that Hong Kong’s four interconnected trails are a “hiking paradise” within easy reach of urban dwellers.
Reasons for recommendation
The Four Trails refer to Hong Kong's four classic hiking routes: the Wilson Trail, the MacLehose Trail, the Phoenix Trail, and the Hong Kong Island Trail. Explore the highlights of these four classic routes in four days!
🔸Weiyi Trail🔸
The ridge of Pat Sin Leng is the dividing line drawn by God. On the left, the emerald mirror of Plover Cove freshwater lake reflects the flowing clouds, and on the right, the forest of buildings reflects the metallic luster in the sunlight.
🔸MacLehose Trail🔸
As my bare feet sank into the fine sand of Xiantian Bay, the waves sweeping away the gravel from my shoes, I suddenly understood the essence of the "Hong Kong version of the Maldives." The four bays strung together like a pearl necklace left behind by the earth—a scene worth waiting for a sunset at sea.
🔸Phoenix Trail🔸
A mountain breeze swept through, yet the lone tree on the cover of Eason Chan's "Taste the Atmosphere" still stood stubbornly. Hiking in the "cloud-topped" meadow, I felt as if I had become a note on the album.
🔸Hong Kong Island Trail🔸
The 270-degree panoramic view is Hong Kong’s love letter to hikers: the turquoise sea of Shek O, the colorful cottages of Stanley, the steel skyline of Victoria Harbour – all the postcard-like scenery is now captured in your camera’s viewfinder.
“Life is like climbing a mountain. What matters is not how high the peak is, but the heart-pounding scenery you encounter along the way.” This time, let me show you how to use your trekking pole as a pen and write a long, passionate poem about Hong Kong.
All you need to do is set out with light luggage and curiosity, and the mountains and wilderness will give you an unexpected healing experience.
