There is nothing better than combining travel and sport during a stay in China . This very vast country, with extremely rich cultures, is a kaleidoscope of Asia. While practicing their favorite sporting disciplines, travelers will enjoy the wealth of the country.
If you are a sports enthusiast and you want to fly to China soon t, follow the a few tips to make your stay a success , with the help of our forum friends Hello China .
Chinese martial arts or Kung-Fu are indissociable from Chinese culture . Over the centuries, they have developed to truly become a way of life. Moreover, there are a hundred different styles.
During a trip to China and Asia, travelers will have the opportunity to dive into the heart of this particular know-how. As a result, it is possible to visit places dedicated to this art, notably in a Shaolin temple. , in a specialized school or initiations in the city parks.
In Shanghai for example , it is possible to train or learn Tai Chi (or Tai chi chuan ) and Wushu . You can also discover or perfect your practice of Japanese martial arts such as judo or karate, or even the Korean martial art taekwondo. These many disciplines will provide you with a good figure, good health, physical and mental balance, reflexes and inner well-being.
Otherwise in the city of Luoyang in Henan province , the Shaolin Temple is a very special experience. Cradle of Kung-Fu , the temple awaits you with its Shaolin martial arts school.
For your information, the site is also a mecca of Chán Buddhism . The students of the school often make representations of Kung-Fu there. . You can also visit the Thousand Buddhas Hall with 48 prints that represent the origins of this martial art. It is possible to walk in the footsteps of the monk who created the basic movements of Kung-Fu .
Also take advantage of a visit to the site, to discover the Pagoda Forest , the cemetery of the Shaolin temple with its 246 pagodas. This is an unmissable place during a visit to China.
For cycling enthusiasts, the Chinese countryside offers awe-inspiring discoveries. The tracks offer routes dotted with magical and bewitching places. While strengthening your performance in terms of cycling, you will admire breathtaking landscapes.
Yangshuo , in the province of Guangxi , is for example an ideal destination to live this experience . It is located in the heart of a horde of gigantic mountainous karst formations.
This city is the ideal starting point for an unforgettable cycling journey . A large number of trails lead there to various amazing landscapes. There are, for example, the surrounding rice fields which offer a well-preserved setting.
Travelers will pedal on dirt roads at their own pace. Among the city's most popular trails is the Gaotian Route . On the side of the Hill of the Moon , a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscapes and the mountains. Apart from these many sites, there is also the Black Buddha Cave and the water cave .
Skiing is one of the most popular sports in China (read the article on lesechos.fr to convince you). For some years now, the country has had more than 200 ski resorts. If elsewhere, it is only a simple sport like all the others; in China, skiing is a combination of sport and culture.
Beijing (or Beijing ) is therefore the capital of this sport in China. A large number of ski resorts are scattered there, close to the city center .
Among the most grandiose resorts in China, the huge station of Yabuli stands out in particular. near the Siberian border, 200 km from the city of Harbin , the capital of Heilongjiang province in the north of the country. Very well equipped, this resort has about thirty kilometers of slopes for all levels.
And take advantage of the passage to Harbin in winter to attend the Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival , it would be a shame to miss this.
The station is open from November to March. If you have the opportunity to visit China during these periods, do not forget to take a trip there to enjoy the joy of skiing. You will play sports while also discovering the daily life of the inhabitants.
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