Camping is highly sought after: tents bring poetry and distance, and many places have introduced regulations to guide healthy development

Cover News Reporter Bian Xue

Run towards the distant fields, look up at the setting sun and starry sky. The moment the tent was set up and I sat inside, I felt like I was alive again

A 1-2 hour drive, complete with tents, camping lights, moisture-proof pads, camping boxes, and boilers in the trunk, walking into the mountains or staying by the lake is what Wang Qi, who works in Beijing, calls "a complete relaxation". Since last year, he has increased the frequency of camping in the surrounding areas from once a month to once a week.

Undoubtedly, with the increasing frequency of camping on Xiaohongshu and Moments, more and more campers are personally setting up tents, tents, and bonfires offline. By camping for one or two days, temporarily take a break from the bustling urban life and relax in the lush nature. When the distant mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas are difficult to reach, the grasslands and forests in the suburbs have become the main way for urban people to absorb oxygen.

In Wang Qi's view, experiencing the joy of nature is something that cannot be achieved in a "house". However, there are also a series of safety and ecological issues hidden behind camping. How to standardize and guide?

The cover news reporter conducted detailed interviews with multiple camping enthusiasts and organizers.