Wulong hosts 21st China International Outdoor Mountain Sports Open

The 21st China International Outdoor Mountain Sports Open (Chongqing·Wulong) commenced on September 19 in Wulong, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site located in Chongqing, China. The event features 41 elite national and international teams, including 10 from foreign countries, participating in a 224-kilometer course that traverses sinkholes, canyons, caves, and alpine meadows.

Competitors engage in various disciplines, including trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, and cave exploration. The competition serves as a platform to showcase the natural landscapes of western China to a global audience.

Historically a remote mountainous county, Wulong has transitioned into a major outdoor recreation and tourism hub through ecological green development. This shift has stimulated local industries, with sports tourism recording over 5.53 million visitor arrivals according to the Wulong District Culture and Tourism Commission.