Ulupure Outdoor Activities - Jiezi Travelogue

In the first half of 2010, thanks to the joint efforts of company leaders and all colleagues, the Sichuan-Chongqing Sales Department exceeded its sales target for the first half of the year, delivering a satisfactory result to the company. To recognize our outstanding performance, the company decided to send our department to the scenic and tranquil ancient town of Jiezi in Chongzhou for an outdoor activity.

On the afternoon of July 9, 2010, our group of over twenty people arrived at this summer resort. A light drizzle cooled us down considerably in the sweltering summer heat, and the ancient town, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, exuded a relaxing and vacation-like atmosphere, making us feel very comfortable and at ease…

After settling into our accommodations on the afternoon of the 9th, we strolled around the ancient town together. Laughter filled the air, attracting envious glances from passersby. I think we gave a live demonstration of Ulupure's corporate culture, haha… Since we didn't have much time in the afternoon, we didn't spend much time wandering around the ancient town before heading to our pre-booked restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we had some free time before everyone went to bed promptly at 10 PM to prepare for the hiking competition the next day. Those with excellent results would receive prizes!

The next morning, everyone set off on time for the training hike: from Jiezi Ancient Town to the ancient temple, a distance of approximately 10km. The route was scenic, with clear waters, lush forests, bamboo groves, and secluded covered bridges. Everyone chatted and laughed along the way, but the path was a bit slippery due to the rain the previous night, making it quite difficult for everyone. Soon, the more physically fit men and the less physically active women split up, with the former falling far behind. Amidst laughter and sweat from all the brothers and sisters, after about 2.5 hours of effort, everyone finally reached their destination. Our referee, Mr. Dai, had been waiting there for a long time, diligently verifying the authenticity of the top three winners. (A little anecdote: some female colleagues took a shortcut—hiking to get there first, haha, which shows that salespeople always have the most tricks up their sleeves!) The final three winners were: Long Nengzhong, Liu Jiyong, and Du Ke, each receiving a beautiful and practical Parker fountain pen. After descending the mountain, during lunch, the Deputy General Manager announced the winners, and General Manager Zhan presented each winner with their prize. Although the prizes weren't as enticing as cash, for those of us in sales, it was still an honor and recognition. Those who didn't win all expressed their determination to try harder next time. After lunch, everyone had free time; some went shopping for local specialties, and everyone had a great time. In the evening, several leaders stayed up late to watch the World Cup. On the morning of July 11th, after breakfast, everyone freely formed groups and took buses back to Chengdu, marking the successful conclusion of the entire team-building activity.

Employee Reflections:

This trip to Jiezi Ancient Town allowed me to once again deeply appreciate the company's culture: Happy Living, Healthy and Upward-Looking! It also made me realize that in the Ulupure family, the rewards go beyond just performance; there's also happiness, friendship, growth, and a better life philosophy. I believe that in this healthy and positive work environment, we will continue to strive towards higher goals—moving towards our year-end targets! Moving towards our trip to Hainan! We hope that one day we can leave behind the laughter, passion, and youthful energy of the Ulupure team on the sea…