Witness the wonder that is the Paragliding World Cup

The 2025 Paragliding World Cup, often dubbed the “Formula 1 of the sky,” wrapped up on June 14 in Linzhou City, central China’s Henan province, after a week of high-altitude competition that brought together top athletes worldwide. Linzhou has long been a global paragliding hub, hosting over 40 international events since 1992. Known for its rugged terrain and scenic cliffs, the city’s geographical features generate reliable thermal updrafts that allow pilots to stay aloft longer and plan more co