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Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Voice on site: "Okay, okay. Everything is OK." On May 18, 2023, Li Shengtao successfully glided off Mt. Qomolangma's South Col from an altitude of about 8,000 meters to the base camp area on the Nepali side. He became the first Chinese to accomplish this remarkable feat. Voice of Li Shengtao, Chinese paraglider "In May 2023, I successfully flew a paraglider over Mt. Qomolangma. At that moment, it felt as if I touched the sky." "No matter how high you fly, you always need to go back home. By the end of 2023, I returned to Lhasa." Over the past ten years, Li Shengtao has run a camp to promote the sport of paragliding in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGTAO, Chinese paraglider "Hi, Xinyu." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG XINYU, Paragliding enthusiast "Here is for you." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): L

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Paraglider enthusiasts glide in the Taihang Mountain area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, June 8, 2023. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paraglider enthusiasts glide in the Taihang Mountain area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, June 8, 2023. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain on a paraglider at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain on a paraglider at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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Tourists Ride Paragliders Over The World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Tourists fly over the World Natural Heritage site of Jinfo Mountain on a paraglider at the Jinfo Mountain Aviation Flight Camp in Chongqing, China, June 18, 2024.

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RUSSIA-KAMCHATKA-VOLCANOS-SCENERY

(240605) -- PETROPAVLOVSK, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A paraglider flies over the Avachinsky volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, June 4, 2024. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-KAMCHATKA-VOLCANOS-SCENERY

(240605) -- PETROPAVLOVSK, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A paraglider flies over the Avachinsky volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, June 4, 2024. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Oct.9 to Oct.15, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Oct.16, 2023. Zhang Shupeng takes off with a paraglider in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 14, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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Chinese climber glides off Mt. Qomolangma from Nepali side

STORY: Chinese climber glides off Mt. Qomolangma from Nepali side DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Li Shengtao gliding off Mt. Qomolangma STORYLINE: A Chinese climber on Thursday successfully glided off Mt. Qomolangma from the South Col to the base camp area from the Nepali side. Li Shengtao flew his solo unpowered paraglider at an altitude of 8,000 meters from the South Col at 09:14 local time and landed at 09:38 at the designated area around the base camp at an altitude of 5,400 meters, according to the five-member Chinese team. Li's flying expedition was permitted by the Nepali government and he became the first Chinese to glide off Mt. Qomolangma from the South Col. A record high of 478 climbers from 65 countries and regions have received permits to climb the peak from the Nepali side during the spring climbing season, according to Nepal's Department of Tourism. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kathmandu. (XHTV)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng climbs a cliff in eastern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 30, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky over southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng prepares to take off in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng sets up a wind sock before taking off in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky over southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng practices paragliding in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 11, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng takes a rest in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 11, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 14, 2022 shows a trophy for paragliding awarded for Chen Ruifeng. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng practices paragliding in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 11, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng (L) watches other paragliders in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng prepares the rope system when he climbs up an icefall in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 12, 2021. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng checks his radio before take off in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng climbs up an ice slope in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 16, 2021. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng practices paragliding in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 24, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng jogs in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 14, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng climbs up to his takeoff field in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng prepares to take off in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng arranges his paraglider lines in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky over southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng arranges his paraglider in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 11, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng prepares before taking off in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 11, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng practices paragliding in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 11, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng practices paragliding in southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 11, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng puts on his paragliding suit on a sidehill in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)NORTH MACEDONIA-KRUSHEVO-2022 PARAGLIDING WORLD CUP

(220720) -- KRUSHEVO, July 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pilot flies the paraglider during the 2022 Paragliding World Cup in Krushevo, North Macedonia, on July 20, 2022. The event is held here from July 14 to 21, 2022. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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(SP)NORTH MACEDONIA-KRUSHEVO-2022 PARAGLIDING WORLD CUP

(220720) -- KRUSHEVO, July 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pilot flies the paraglider during the 2022 Paragliding World Cup in Krushevo, North Macedonia, on July 20, 2022. The event is held here from July 14 to 21, 2022. (Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua)

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Japan-era urban planning survives in Russian Far East

A paraglider flies over Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on the Russian Far East island of Sakhalin on Sept. 3, 2015. The city's grid-pattern streets were created during Japan's 1905-1945 rule of the southern part of the island. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Paragliding in South Korea

Photo taken Oct. 18, 2020, shows a paraglider in flight after taking off from the top of a mountain in Yeongwol, northeastern South Korea, where a paragliding scene from the country's smash-hit drama "Crash Landing on You" was filmed.

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Paragliding in South Korea

People watch a paraglider taking off from the top of a mountain in Yeongwol, northeastern South Korea, where a paragliding scene from the country's smash-hit drama "Crash Landing on You" was filmed.

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Asian Games: Paragliding

Japanese paraglider Keiko Hiraki performs in the women's team cross country at the Asian Games in Bogor, Indonesia, on Aug. 29, 2018. The Japanese team won silver. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo