CHONGQING, China, Sept. 09, 2024 — The 19th China International Mountain Outdoor Sports Open (Chongqing Wulong) commenced on Sept. 7 in Wulong District of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, according to the People’s Government of Wulong District, one of the event’s organizers.
The four-day event has drawn in 47 teams from over a dozen countries and regions, including New Zealand, France, etc.
Since its inception in 2003, the China International Mountain Outdoor Sports Open has been held eighteen times. As an A-level international mountain outdoor sports event, it has become one of the most influential, largest, and highest-level off-road races globally.
In July of this year, the event was chosen as one of China’s top ten sports tourism projects in 2024 by the General Administration of Sport and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The competition encompasses a total distance of approximately 241.4 kilometers, divided into four stages. The route design features the blend of mountains and water, showcasing the beautiful natural scenery of Chongqing while also connecting the unique mountain outdoor resources and sports industry highlights of Wulong.
Wulong has been designated as a world natural heritage site and top rural tourism destination, a national 5A tourist attraction, a national tourism resort, a national demonstration area for promoting across-region tourism and ecological development, and an innovative model for implementing the concept of “lush mountains and lucid waters are invaluable assets.”
Moreover, it has received 10 accolades in areas like outdoor sports, mountain quest and sports marketing.
In recent years, Chongqing has been promoting the integration of sports with other industries and exploring the development model featuring the combination of tourism and sports. It has actively expanded the diverse forms of sports tourism.
Wulong District, leveraging top-level brand events, is promoting the third major reform of the region’s tourism industry led by internationalization. The organization of top-level sports events is emerging as a significant driver for upgrading the local sports industry chain.
The event organizers have stated their commitment to maintaining a professional approach, strict standards, and thoughtful services to ensure a successful competition.
Looking ahead, Wulong District aims to make this competition a globally renowned brand for tourism in Wulong and establish it as a long-standing event in international mountain outdoor sports.
Source: The People’s Government of Wulong District of Chongqing Municipality
CONTACT: Contact person: Ms. Fu, Tel: 86-10-63074558
