BAISE, China, May 14 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — On April 28, the National Hiking Convention, Baise “Journey to the Center of the Earth” Event (Lingyun, Leye), jointly sponsored by the Chinese Mountaineering Association, Baise Municipal Government and Sports Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region came to a successful closure. With more than 600 outdoor sports enthusiasts in participation, this was the fifth time the sports event was held in Lingyun County and Leye County.
Leye County is dubbed the “World Capital of Sinkholes” and “Most Outdoor-esque Small Town in China”, while the Haoshen Lake scenic area in Lingyun County is well-known for its classic karst landscape. Both counties are noted for their marvelous scenery, hospitable local folk reputation as regions of longevity, and a prime destination for adventurous fans of outdoor sports.
