Extraordinary journey, spanning a wholetenYears of time,heUsing feet as a ruler, measure every inch of the magnificent mountains and rivers of 80000 miles across China. From snow capped mountains to boundless deserts, from dense forests to deep canyons, his footprints have spread throughout ChinaWe visited the homes of 56 ethnic groups in 34 provincial-level administrative regions, crossed over 1600 counties and towns, and wrote a vivid geographical poem.

On this long journey,heHaving experienced hardships and challenges that ordinary people cannot imagine. His shoes changed one pair after another, totaling52 pairs, 19 toenails also fell off due to long-distance travel. Faced with the harsh tests of nature, he encountered more than 40 chases from wild beasts, as well as extreme weather conditions such as avalanches, sandstorms, mudslides, and tornadoes, each time as if he was narrowly escaping death.

In the primitive forest of Luoxiao Mountain, he used firecrackers as weapons to battle giant pythons with intelligence; On a cold night in Ali's no man's land, he stood alone against the wolf pack, guarding the flame of life with wisdom and courage; In the desperate situation of the Qaidam Basin, he even drank his own urine and blood with astonishing perseverance to survive.

In addition to the challenges of nature,heThey also faced threats from society.19 robbery incidents caused him to lose multiple cameras, but also taught him how to protect himself in adversity. On October 9th, 2008,heFinally accomplished the feat of hiking in China, with a total itinerary that was astonishing81000 kilometers not only broke the world record, but also became the person who walked the farthest in the world. However, his footsteps did not stop because of this. Subsequently, he challenged the Lop Nur, known as the "Sea of Death," and created a new miracle there - becoming the first and only explorer to trek through the Lop Nur.

henamelyKnown asContemporary Chinese Xu Xiake, a hero and role model in the hearts of countless people——Lei Diansheng.In 2009, Lei Diansheng was loaded withtenThe wind and frost of the year have returned with glory, opening a new chapter in life with a fresh attitude.

Here it istenDuring the journey of the year, Lei Diansheng not only measured the earth with his footsteps, but also felt the world with his soul. He filmed itMore than 40000 high-definition photos have recorded countless precious moments; He wrote 42 written records and left behind rich travel notes; He also carried back precious materials such as fossils and mineral samples weighing 2 tons, providing valuable first-hand information for ecological and historical research.

Lei Diansheng self funded the constructionThe "Lei Diansheng Ten Year Hiking Personal Exhibition Hall" is not only a witness to his personal journey, but also a collection and inheritance of valuable materials such as folk customs, ecology, and history. The museum displays tens of thousands of high-definition photos he took during his hiking, each frame recording the magnificence and diversity of China's land; And the various samples and materials he carefully collected all tell those little-known stories and legends.

thereafter,Lei Diansheng embarked on a journey of thousands of speeches. He uses his own personal experience to convey the indomitable and courageous spirit to every soul that yearns for dreams. In his narration, people not only heard a story about courage and perseverance, but also felt a deep reverence and love for life, nature, and culture.

AsLei Diansheng, a special guest of the Boao Forum for Asia on "Human and Nature", stood on the international stage and showcased the style and responsibility of a Chinese explorer to the world. He used his life journey to interpret what the true Chinese spirit is - a spirit of fearlessness, courage to explore, and courage to take responsibility, a spirit of relentless pursuit of beautiful things, and a profound understanding of the value of life.

In fact, life is also a long hiking journey, and every day needs to be walked step by step. The current setbacks,Lei Diansheng willHis story of difficult setbacks,Concentrated inTen Years of Hiking in China, Belief, Every Step of Life CountsIn the two books,Like a beacon, it illuminates the path of countless people moving forward. He proved with his actions that as long as there is a dream in his heart, there is a path under his feet; As long as one is brave enough to explore, life can shine with the brightest light.

This issueWe have invited 'Ning Dian Interview'Lei Diansheng，Let's talk about his life journey.

After ten years of dormancy, I embarked on a journey through the Lop Nur, which can be said to have been prepared for twenty years. The world has seen the hardships of your journey, so I want to hear from you about these ten years，What preparations have you made in terms of physical, mental, and other aspects, and have you ever hesitated or even considered giving up? What changes have you experienced in your understanding of hiking, especially?

  Lei Diansheng：I did face it tooSome temptationsWith hesitationFor exampleThe first thing,At that time in Beijing, I was preparing to go tofiveIn the New Year, I also thought about itownRight?I chose a life or death uncertain pathRoad, justI want toholdThe hiking planPut it down, do something else.Because of mestilllikea martial art，IJustThinking of spreading Chinese Kung Fu skills abroad.

secondpieceThe thing isIAround the age of 30,Encountered love, had itGetting married in BeijingThe planI also hesitated for a short period of time.In the end, I gave up on both of these thingsDecided to do itI have no regrets about what I want to do, even if my life ends on the road.

Front, back, backII'm ready10 years,haveMaterial preparation, spiritual preparation, physical preparation, as well as route planning, tutoring some history, ethnic customsTheKnowledge of ecological environment protection,At that time, there were no electronic products available, only books，For example《Xu Xiake's Travels》, SteinThe Archaeological Records of the Western Regionswait,howeverSeeing and experiencing are two different things.

The most important thing isYes, it is,I startedaskIownWhat are you going to do？I need to walkOne“theme”，In the end, I decided that,thisThe theme is“environment protectionThefolk customTheexplore”thisSix words, for this purposeIStart setting the route,Later on, ILet's goRoute，More than 95% areIn line with my plan at the time.

then，youI went through the second one again10 years, set foot on the Lop Nur again. I have read a report,sayFrom the Tang Dynasty to the present day, except for Xuanzang who passed by nearby, only one person survived and walked out of Lop NurYes, youIt's the only one.youOn the wayEven drank his ownBlood,faceA moment of life hanging by a threadtime，What kind of belief is itbraceI got itYou?

Lei Diansheng：Tang dynastyXuanzangWhen crossing the Lop Nur, the route was different from mine, andBack thenHis route has a water source. When I was hiking, I carried a blade in my emergency kit,be used forSimple treatment of wounds.
I have used this blade multiple times,For example, someone onceIntentionally letting the dog come out and bite me，After being bitten by a dog, I'm afraid I might get infected，thereforeUse a small blade toThe wound siteCut it open, pour in the wine,againWipe with a cotton ballTheStabbing injury.

My legs and bodyalsoI have been bitten multiple times by a venomous snake,I willTie your legs with strapsOkay, okay,AfterwardsThe woundDig out the meat,holdvenomSqueezingCome out, squeeze the blood clean, and then bandage the wound.theseAlthough processingSimple and rough,But in that environment, there was noneOther better methods. When there is a shortage of water in uninhabited areas of desert and Gobi,I do know how to do it tooMake a small incision with a blade on your finger，Moisten your lips with blood.

Of course, my small emergency kit containsalsoSome drugs,such asGastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, etc.Because of this10 yearsHiking, besides getting sick, I also had to eat unhygienic foodoverdueFood, thisalsoThere is no choice, I know eating these will make you sick, but if you don't eat them, you may die.Looking back on these experiences now, in fact, every moment of life hanging by a thread, the will to the bodysayAll of them are trials and tribulations，I'm just carryingA simple waySimple survivalbelief——I want to live.
Returning tourbanIn life,youI think these experiences will giveyouWhat kind of power would it possessyesWhat kind of changes does life bring，What are you focusing on now that you are no longer hiking？
Lei Diansheng：tenAnnual preparationtenyearwalk，Dedicated to spreading China for 16 years“environment protectionThefolk customTheexplore”The culture,I have truly experienced the 981 difficulties and encountered countless challengesbeasta surprise attackDozens of mudslidesThesand stormTheAvalanche,19 robberies, each with lifeDangerous, althoughfinalII have achieved my dream,But also realizing that life istenaciousBut it is also fragile.

After experiencing these things, go ahead and do things, no matter whatfacefamilyTheworkTheCareer and so on, I don't think anything is more important than life. From the beginning to the endAfter experiencing10 years and 20 days，IGot itPhotos taken 10 years and 20 days ago,writelowerI got itA million word diary, costumes of various ethnic groups in China,In various regionsGeological samples, animal skeletal fossilsTheeven to the extent thatSome ancient relicsTheI have collected some books.two thousand and nineyearI am in BeijingopenLei Diansheng's Ten Year Hiking Personal Exhibition Hall ，Take theseShow it,2010This exhibition hall isBeijing Municipal Approved asPatriotism Education Base.

July 13, 2001Beijing's applicationThe 29th Summer Olympics was a success, and I made one overnightflag，Printed with the national flag, Olympic rings, Olympic emblem, and alsoIt's covered2008 postmarks from various post offices I have visited,This isIThe exhibition hall'sBaby ".

There's one more thingBaby "That's meHiking10 years,The national flag that has always been with me.Get out of hereAll over China,I searched for a sculpture master for two or three years, and finallypleaseDirector and Professor of the Sculpture Department at the Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua UniversityTheVice Chairman of China Artists AssociationTheVice President and Researcher of China National Academy of Painting and Sculpture AcademyMr. Zeng Chenggang,useI got itIn 4 and a half years,It's done56 Ethnic Groups of ChinaTwo sets ofSculpture.

One of them,I donated it to XinjiangBayingolin Mongolian Autonomous PrefectureYuli County People's Government，Now?Displayed inThis is in the village of Luobu people. Over the past decade, IofMy energy has always been focused onExhibition HallSubsidize all of my past income.
Just like you said，For the exhibition hall, youMoney and energywholeAll invested,youI want to use this exhibition hall，Expressing a certain emotion or viewpoint,letvisitThe peopleWhat kind of insights did you experience?

Lei Diansheng：I do itThe exhibition hall ishaveSeveral reasons.first,I can't let it goMy collectionSleeping in the warehouse, especiallyI have a lot of books, which recordI want to explore some folk tales that cannot be found online through an exhibition hallthisWindow, let more people, whether they are teenagers, students, entrepreneurs or various groups, understand usnine600000 square kilometers of land, its cultural, natural, folk, ecological and other historical features.

Therefore, my exhibition hall isDivided by themes, one is related to environmental protection, and the other is related to ethnicity,Next isIindividualIn terms of human exploration, IwalkThe place,yesPlaces that cannot be reached by any means of transportation,Over the past 10 years,I am walking step by stepcome here，I deeply love itmotherland9.6 million square kilometers of land, carrying a rich cultural history of five thousand years. Every scenery is a story, and every piece of land hides the past. I am willing to work withallShare this simple yet profound emotion, and feel the charm and warmth of this land together.