On April 27th, the 23rd Qinling · Cuihuashan Mountain Climbing Festival was kicked off grandly at the Cuihuashan Scenic Area of Qinling Zhongnanshan Global Geopark, which was held by the Xi’an Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Chang’an District People’s Government, and Xi’an Tourism Group, and organized by Qinling Zhongnanshan Global Geopark Management Office, Chang’an District Bureau of Culture and Tourism Sports, Chang’an District Taiyigong Sub-district Office, Xi’an Translation Institute, and Cuihuashan Scenic Area.
A group of leaders and guests were invited to attend the opening ceremony, including Yu Yajun, Second Level Inspector of Xi’an Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Xie Bin, Deputy District Mayor of Chang’an District People’s Government, Zhang Weichan, Party Secretary and Director of Chang’an District Bureau of Culture and Tourism Sports, Yang Jianping, Director of Qinling Zhongnanshan Global Geopark Management Office, Zheng Baoqiang, Director of Taiyigong Street Office in Chang’an District, Jiang Jianjun, Assistant General Manager of Xi’an Tourism Group and Chairman of Zhongnanshan Company, Liu Jianxun, Assistant General Manager of Xi’an Tourism Group, Zhang Heng, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice President of Xi’an Translation Institute, Zhang Qian, Deputy Director of Chang’an District Bureau of Culture and Tourism Sports, Yang Guanghu, General Manager of Zhuque Taiping Company, Jing Yingjie, Dahan Company (Qinling Wildlife Park) General Manager, and Zhao Hui, General Manager of Zhongnanshan Company, and Chairman of Cuihuashan Scenic Area.
With the crisp sound of the starting gun, nearly a thousand mountaineering enthusiasts from all over Shaanxi joined the intense competition. This competition adhered to the concept of “national fitness, national health”, and competitors run along the Tianchi Road, Tianchi Lake Ring Road, and the western section of the landslide ruins route. Competitors were divided into two groups i.e. the racing group and the joyful group. Then the racing group was divided into male group and female group, whose route was with a total distance of about 8 km and a climbing height of 1,185 m. For the joyful group, competitors could participate in interactive activities such as “Li Bai’s Poems” and “Fun Potting” along the way, which increased the fun of the mountaineering festival and allowed everyone to not only enjoy the natural scenery, but also feel the charm of history and culture.
Travel during the competition. In order to expand the influence of the event, the geopark also invited some internet celebrities. During the event, the media tracked and reported on the event in real time, allowing more people to witness and participate together. To promote a healthy lifestyle in the new era, an activity with the theme of “Experience the Charm of Tai Chi and Enjoy National Fitness - Tai Chi Exhibition” was held at the site. Tai Chi enthusiasts were all full of energy, with a balanced and relaxed style, perfectly interpreting the essence of Tai Chi’s combination of strength and softness.
This mountain climbing festival was not only a sports event, but also a cultural exchange and inheritance, allowing more people to understand the unique charm of Qinling Zhongnanshan Global Geopark, and also making more people fall in love with the challenging and fun mountaineering sport. In future, the geopark will continue to expand its brand influence as a “geological mountain”, “cultural mountain”, and “sports mountain”, focusing on making it as the distinctive cultural, sports, and leisure tourism destination, and continuously meeting the aspirations of citizens and tourists for a beautiful journey.
