The 2025 “Changjiang Cup” Shili Gallery Climbing Competition will take place on November 29–30 in the Lihuali Scenic Area of Wangxia Township, Changjiang Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province. The event is organized by the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports.

About the Venue

The Shili Gallery lies within the Bawangling region, one of Hainan’s most notable karst landscapes. The area features natural limestone walls over 120 meters high, known for their solid rock quality and distinct stratification. These formations offer routes that demand both technique and concentration, with expansive views across the surrounding tropical rainforest.

Unlike indoor climbing, the competition takes place on natural rock, allowing participants to experience the terrain as it exists in the wild. The combination of physical challenge and natural setting is central to the appeal of this event.

Event Format

Competition event: Combined difficulty and speed on natural rock.

Categories and Eligibility

Youth Group: Ages 11 to 16
(Born between November 29, 2009 and November 29, 2014)

Adult Men’s Group: Age 17 and above
(Born on or before November 29, 2008)

Adult Women’s Group: Age 17 and above
(Born on or before November 29, 2008)

Requirements for all participants:

Medical examination issued within 90 days before the competition by a county-level or higher medical institution confirming fitness for sport.

Purchase of insurance specifically covering outdoor natural-rock climbing.

Valid identification at check-in (ID card, student ID, household register, or equivalent).

Signed Statement of Responsibility for Voluntary Participation.

Admission is based on the order of valid registrations until the quota is filled.

Registration

Contact: Coach Leng Feng

Phone: 155-9596-9547

Entry Fees

100 RMB per participant

80 RMB for enrolled students

Refund policy:

Full refund for withdrawals before the registration deadline.

50 percent refund for withdrawals after the deadline due to personal reasons.

Full refund if the event is postponed or canceled due to force majeure.

Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
(Students and members of Daobo Climbing Gym may receive additional support; details available from Coach Leng Feng.)

How to Register

Registration is completed through the “New Bada” mini-program on the WeChat account of the Hainan Mountaineering Association.

After payment, the organizing committee will review the submitted information.
Unsuccessful applicants will receive a refund within seven working days.
Accurate personal information is required; incorrect information may affect eligibility.

Check-in and Departure

Check-in: November 29, 9:00–14:00

Participants must present original and photocopy of required documents and insurance policy.

Departure: After the closing ceremony on the same day.

Equipment

The organizing committee provides the venue and fixed technical equipment.
Participants must bring their own:

Helmet

Climbing shoes

Harness

Chalk bag

All personal gear must meet CE, EN, or UIAA safety standards. Excessively worn or uncertified equipment may not be used.

For climbers interested in testing their skills on one of Hainan’s most distinctive natural rock formations, the Shili Gallery competition offers a focused and well-structured outdoor event in a remarkable setting.