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"Today I came to Baidi City in Chongqing. Behind me is Qutang Gorge, which was just rated as a 5A-level scenic spot this year." Not long ago, Chen Jinwei, a 49-year-old man from Zhejiang, checked in to the last section of the 5A-level scenic spot in Baidi City, Chongqing. Station, he has attracted the attention of many netizens because he traveled to all 318 5A-level scenic spots in the country in two years. A reporter from the Yangtze Evening News Ziniu News contacted Chen Jinwei and heard him share the story behind this interesting trip. Chen Jinwei said: "I love traveling very much. I feel that traveling is like spiritual practice. The process is full of challenges and it can temper myself. After checking in all the 5A scenic spots in the country, I plan to continue traveling around the world to fulfill my youthful dream. ”

Falled in love with traveling because of entrepreneurship

Checked in to 318 5A-level scenic spots across the country in two years

When Chen Jinwei was 16 years old, he started his business with 2,000 yuan. For business reasons, he often had to fly to various cities, and in the process he gradually fell in love with traveling. “I went abroad to Southeast Asia when I was 19 years old. Although I was very busy at work at that time, when I arrived in a new city, I would always end up After a busy day, go for a walk around and feel the unique cultural atmosphere of this city."

The 49-year-old Chen Jinwei said that he had planned to visit 233 countries and regions around the world, including Antarctica and Antarctica before he was 50 years old. Arctic. Unfortunately, due to various reasons, his plan has not been realized. "Then I changed my plan to a simplified version - visit all the 5A-level scenic spots in the country."

"Traveling around the country may not sound as grand as traveling around the world, but there are not many people who can actually travel the whole country." Chen Jinwei said that in order to successfully complete the trip, he listed the 5A levels of each province in advance before departure. He also asked his daughter to act as a backup for scenic spots and tourist routes, booking tickets online and doing some route analysis for him. “Although traveling is a huge test for the body and energy, the whole journey is very happy. I also use my mobile phone. Record the scenery along the way."

Chen Jinwei during the trip

Chen Jinwei told Ziniu News that his travel plan started in March 2020, and he would base his travel plans on geographical features. When traveling, sometimes I will travel along the Yangtze River, and sometimes I will visit the scenic spots near Qinling Mountains. Chen Jinwei said that there were more than 200 5A-level scenic spots at the beginning, and later increased to 306, and now there are 318. He will also go to see the newly added scenic spots.

Chen Jinwei saw a lot of scenery along the way

I have been to Jiangsu many times

I gained a lot from scenic spots with a strong sense of history

Chen Jinwei I chartered a car and, under the guidance of a tour guide, started traveling from 5A-level scenic spots in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. “Every time I go to a scenic spot, I will ask a dedicated commentator to help explain the local human geography, and then I will share my Combining feelings, the harvest from each scenic spot is different."

In November 2020, Chen Jinwei traveled all the way from Shandong to northern Jiangsu. He first went to Yunlong Lake in Xuzhou, then to Huaguo Mountain in Lianyungang, and finally arrived in Huai'an. Everywhere he went, Chen Jinwei would write down his feelings about the trip. He left the mark of his journey over the years on his personal WeChat public account, "When Wu Chengen traveled from Huai'an to Lianyungang, he wrote "Journey to the West", so the same After traveling thousands of miles, maybe I can create some works?" Chen Jinwei said jokingly.

In December of that year, Chen Jinwei arrived in Nanjing by high-speed rail. He checked in from Nanjing Confucius Temple and then went to Zhongshan Scenic Area. The city of Nanjing in early winter has a unique flavor. The gray green of the city wall and the golden ginkgo trees are particularly beautiful.

Chen Jinwei has been to Jiangsu many times in Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi, Nantong and Yancheng. Except for returning home once on the way, he kept checking in to experience the local customs and customs of Jiangsu. What impressed him most was also when he saw elk and red-crowned cranes in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. “Seeing that the beautiful ecological environment makes the lives of these rare animals better and better, I thought of the song “A True Story” and also It deepened my awareness of environmental protection.”

Photos of Chen Jinwei at the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou

In 2020, Chen Jinwei completed all 5A-level scenic spots in Jiangsu. His speech at the end of the year was "A once-in-a-century trip, 007!" ” wrote in the article, “The process of traveling is also a process of relaxing yourself. The beautiful scenery and delicious food make traveling very meaningful. I want to travel all over the country and eat all over the country!” Chen Jinwei said, “7 is my lucky number. , my online name is 007, which is also used in many articles.”

Chen Jinwei enjoyed the scenery and ate delicious food along the way

The journey to Antarctica was thrilling

Chen Jinwei said that so far, he has visited 318 5A-level scenic spots across the country, and plans to complete the dream of traveling around the world that he planted when he was young. When he was 19 years old, Chen Jinwei, who was in the entrepreneurial stage, went to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand with several friends.

Recalling his overseas travels back then, he was filled with emotion, “In the 1990s, everyone’s economic conditions were not that good, so the opportunities for travel were limited and there were few travel routes. I usually followed Jiangsu and Zhejiang Going out with travel agencies in other places is a fixed and regular route every year, such as going to several countries in Asia and Europe.”

Chen Jinwei on the road

During his early years of traveling around the world, Chen Jinwei has also set foot on the North and South Pole, and the most thrilling thing for him was the journey to the South Pole. In 2015, he encountered an accident during his trip. The Antarctic cruise ship Pangro "Corona Borealis" on which he was aboard caught fire in the South Atlantic. The hull tilted, and the crew and tourists had to abandon the ship to escape. "At that time, hundreds of us were crowded together. He floated on two lifeboats in the vast ocean for eight hours before he was rescued." Chen Jinwei still has lingering fears every time he recalls this incident.

However, Chen Jinwei told reporters that his brush with death gave him a more perspective on life, "I don’t know which one of accidents and tomorrow will come, so I must be full, happy and free." Live each day well."

After more than a month, Chen Jinwei, who was almost rested, repacked his gear and embarked on the journey to Antarctica. In January 2016, he successfully landed on the Antarctic Peninsula." Standing here and seeing the unique scenery in front of me, it feels amazing, and I am more determined to see the beautiful scenery in the world through travel."

Chen Jinwei said that he wants to travel all over the world before he is 50 years old. Every country and region in the world becomes a veritable globetrotter. By 2020, he has visited 120 countries and regions around the world. "Now the economic conditions are better than before, I have more time, and the travel routes are more abundant. I can travel to more countries and regions, which makes me feel very happy. I plan to set off in February next year and complete the rest of the trip. Travel to 113 countries and regions and fulfill your dream of traveling around the world.

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Ziniu News Trainee Reporter｜Chen Ran Yan Chunxu

Editor｜Zhang Bingjing

Editor｜Wan Huijuan

Chief Editor｜Chen Dichen

Video picture source: provided by the interviewee

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