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‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 famous peaks in 5 days

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Yan, A. (2026, October 11). ‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 famous peaks in 5 days. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/environment/article/3370493/special-forces-travel-chinese-woman-wins-admiration-after-climbing-5-famous-peaks-5-days?utm_source=rss_feed

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A Chinese woman surnamed Peng has gained admiration on social media after climbing all five of China's famous Five Great Mountains in just five days starting from her hometown in Guizhou province on September 23. The feat reflects the growing trend of "special-forces style" travel among young people in China, which emphasizes extreme endurance and adventure over conventional tourism.

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A woman from southwestern China recently climbed five famous peaks across five provinces in just five days, starting her journey in her hometown of Guiyang, Guizhou province on September 23. She conquered Mount Hua, Mount Heng, Mount Tai, Mount Song, and another Mount Heng by September 28, earning significant admiration online for this feat that aligns with the "special forces style" travel trend gaining popularity among young Chinese people. The five mountains she climbed are collectively known as China’s Five Great Mountains, renowned for their natural beauty and cultural significance.

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‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 famous peaks in 5 days Challenge aligns with ‘special forces style’ travel trend that has surged in popularity among young Chinese people recently A woman from southwestern China has climbed five famous mountains in five provinces in five days, earning widespread admiration on social media.

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2026-10-11 · South China Morning Post

‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 famous peaks in 5 days · assertive framing

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woman → win → media

The climber, surnamed Peng, began her journey in her hometown of Guiyang, Guizhou province, on September 23, the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald reported. asserted

Herald → surname → September

She climbed Mount Hua in northwestern Shaanxi province the following day, then Mount Heng in neighbouring Shanxi province on September 25, Mount Tai in eastern Shandong province on September 26, Mount Song in central Henan province on September 27, and finally Mount Heng in Hunan province on September 28. asserted

She → climb → September

The five mountains are collectively known as China’s Five Great Mountains, celebrated for their natural beauty and historical and cultural significance. asserted

mountains → know → beauty