Pop star Wang Yibo, instructed by professional adventurer Xing Enxue, explores the wildness in the Bawangling Natural Reserve in South China's Hainan province. [Photo / chinadaily. com. cn]The documentary series Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo produced by Warner Bros Discovery recently aired on Tencent's video-sharing platform.
The show follows pop star Wang Yibo as he embarks on wilderness adventures with professional explorers.
In its first episode, Wang and explorer Xing Enxue travel to the Bawangling Natural Reserve in South China's Hainan province, navigating through forests, streams, gorges and waterfalls in search of gibbons.
As an outdoor novice, Wang learns various survival skills under the explorer's guidance, unlocking new life experiences. When dense vegetation blocks their view, Wang learns to climb trees using ropes to determine the way forward. Faced with a waterfall and cliff, he tries rappelling through the rushing waters while maneuvering between steep walls on both sides. To reach the gibbons'habitat, he challenges himself by crossing a river with buoyancy equipment for the first time, completing a long-distance water traverse.
Pop star Wang Yibo, instructed by professional adventurer Xing Enxue, explores the wildness in the Bawangling Natural Reserve in South China's Hainan province. [Photo / chinadaily. com. cn]Through this intimate contact with nature, Wang learns how to adapt to his surroundings, overcome difficulties and find the motivation to push forward in the face of adversity.
The series offers viewers a glimpse into the natural habitats of various species, deepening their understanding of the diversity and complexity of life, aiming to inspire younger generations to connect with nature and face the unknown with courage.
Additionally, the program seeks to inspire young people to face challenges with determination by showcasing how Wang and the explorers confront fear, anxiety and loneliness in remote and extreme environments.
Pop star Wang Yibo, instructed by professional adventurer Xing Enxue, explores the wildness in the Bawangling Natural Reserve in South China's Hainan province. [Photo/ chinadaily. com. cn]
