China sees hike in ‘climbing buddy’ services during Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays

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SINGAPORE:” I’ve climbed Mount Tai several days, so I’m not afraid of any conditions situation”! claims one of many related messages on Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media platform.

First coming across as bragging, these users are really marketing their services: To been climbing buddies- for a price- for people who want to climb up one of China’s most prominent mountains, Mount Tai.

Commonly known as “pei pa”, meaning “accompany (you to ) climb” ), it’s been an emerging trend in the country over the Mid-Autumn crack and upcoming National Day trip in October, according to local media reports. &nbsp,

It’s even drawn attention to the growing” companion economy”, or “peiban jingji” in Mandarin, in China as more people keep one amid rising costs of living and a fiercely competitive job market.

Trekking WITH COMPANY- FOR A PRICE

Experienced climbers do offer” climbing friend” service on online websites, including Xiaohongshu, to travelers who want to go climbing over the holidays, including prominent mountains such as Mount Tai in Shandong province and Mount Emei in Sichuan province. &nbsp,

CNA on Xiaohongshu searches revealed that some people, mostly young, athletic guys, were offering to accompany aspiring rock climbing. Natural measurements, such as their height, weight, and time, were frequently included in the posts. &nbsp,

One customer, Xitian from Shandong, posted solutions for climbers who wanted to go up Mount Tai. Xitian, a university student, offered a rate of 399 yuan ( US$ 56.49 ) a day with a 100 yuan deposit. &nbsp,

Xitian introduced himself as a previous man who has “many days” hiked up Mount Tai in his blog. If you’re engaged, he also provides additional services, such as a walking stick, a one-use blanket, or free photography.

Xitian added that those interested in visiting Mount Tai would not need to purchase tickets to enter the place because he also has a” special pass.” But, curious climbers would have to pay for his transportation, lodging, and other essential costs, aside from food.

According to a report released by the state-run Guangming Daily on Tuesday ( Sep 17 ), many of these climbers have seen an increase in bookings as a result of recent and upcoming holidays, such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.

The National Day tear is scheduled for October 1 through October 7, while the Mid-Autumn Festival vacation ran from September 15 to September 17. Some climbing claimed to be completely booked between mid-September and mid-october. &nbsp,

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Japan to formally elect new prime minister on Oct 1

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TOKYO: &nbsp, Japan’s new prime minister will be formally elected by parliament on Oct 1 following next week’s leadership contest, a ruling party official said on Wednesday ( Sep 18 ). In the internal vote on September 27th, polls indicate that three frontrunners are emerging among the nine candidates toContinue Reading

‘Your heart feels crushed’: South Koreans mourn loss of family ties more than 70 years since the Korean War

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He was married, had two sons, and now resides in Hwacheon, which is located just a few kilometers west of the North Vietnamese borders.

Because of its place, many of the state’s 25, 000 people are soldiers and their community members. &nbsp,

Although it may be in vain, Mr. Kim also feels the need to return house. &nbsp,

” I do want to go back home. I have travelled to unique places, but never home”, &nbsp, he said. &nbsp,

” But even if I did now, I do n’t think there will be anyone for me to meet. All of my close friends are likely already deceased.

SLIM Odds OF Meeting

The only occasions when people can reconnect are when there is no cross-border interaction and communication.

Since 2000, when the first reunion took place, just 21 meetings have been held. According to inter-national tensions, these state-arranged meetings, which were intended to briefly bring some of these households together, have been postponed since 2018. &nbsp,

Out of more than 132, 000 South Koreans who signed up for a chance to meet their people, just about 40, 000 are still intact.

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Hong Kong swelters under record Mid-Autumn Festival heat

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HONG KONG: &nbsp, Hong Kong experienced its hottest Mid-Autumn Festival since records began in 1884 with temperatures hitting 33.8 degrees Celsius, the city’s weather service said on Tuesday ( Sep 17 ). The Hong Kong Observatory advised the people to drink more water and avoid strenuous outdoor activities after theContinue Reading

More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women

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Itooka lives in a care home in Ashiya&nbsp, in northern Japan’s Hyogo province, the department said. According to the government, she frequently thanks the nursing home staff and expresses memories for her hometown. ” I have no idea at all about what’s the solution of my long living”, Japan’s oldestContinue Reading

Hong Kong man faces jail over ‘seditious’ T-shirt

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HONG KONG: &nbsp, A 27-year-old man faces up to several years in jail for sedition, after pleading guilty on Monday ( Sep 16 ) to wearing a protest T-shirt that prosecutors say flouts Hong Kong’s new national security law. In January, Chu Kai-pong had previously served a three-month prison sentenceContinue Reading