Cedin (1st R) and team members climb Yuzhu Peak in Qumalai County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China’s Qinghai Province, Aug. 16, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
As dawn broke over Mount Tai in east China’s Shandong Province, 26-year-old Wang Yang packed his backpack with essentials like first aid kit, trekking poles, and energy-boosting candies.
He was preparing to guide a family of five to the summit in six hours, marking his seventh booking during this year’s five-day May Day holiday that ended Monday.
Wang is part of a growing wave of “mountain companionship guides” emerging across China’s scenic spots. This new group — comprising students, hiking enthusiasts and homestay owners — offers personalized…
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