Yangshuo of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is the most popular rock climbing destination in China, famous for its dramatic karst mountain landscape and outdoor activity.
Liu Yongbang and Xiao Ting are a couple, better known as Abond and Ting. They are the elite rock climbers coaching the children here. Engaged in this sport for more than 15 years, the couple are always committed to promoting the development of rock climbing in China.
After rock climbing made its first appearance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Abond and Ting felt more confident about the prospect of climbing industry in this picturesque region. As the local government stick to the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Yangshuo will attract more climbing enthusiasts home and abroad to challenge themselves as well as enjoy the ecological beauty.
Liu Yongbang conducts rock climbing in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Sept. 7, 2022.
Liu Yongbang conducts rock climbing in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Sept. 7, 2022.
Liu Yongbang (L) and Xiao Ting pose in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on June 26, 2021.
Xiao Ting (R) protects Liu Yongbang during his climbing in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on May 6, 2023.
A student of Liu Yongbang trains on a rock climbing wall in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on May 5, 2023.
Liu Yongbang guides his student during a rock climbing training in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on May 5, 2023.
Xiao Ting (4th L) communicates with students in her rock climbing gym in Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on June 26, 2021.
The aerial photo taken on July 4, 2020 shows the scenery of Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The aerial photo taken on April 25, 2021 shows the scenery of Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The aerial photo taken on July 4, 2020 shows the scenery of Yangshuo County, Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Photos and video by: Hu Xingyu, Cao Yiming
