The 2025 7th Anji Mountain Paragliding Competition kicked off on Oct 10 at the China Anjishan Aviation Camp in Linhai, a county-level city in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province, bringing together top paragliders from across the country for a four-day competition.

The opening ceremony of the 2025 7th Anji Mountain Paragliding Competition in Taizhou. [Photo/Tide News]

This year's event featured two main categories — speed racing and costume flying. A total of 71 paragliders took to the skies, transforming the blue horizon into a vibrant display of color and motion. The costume flying segment, where participants wore self-made outfits, brought creativity and humor to the competitive atmosphere.

Paraglider Ren Ke wears a bear costume. [Photo/Tide News]

Anji Mountain stands 880 meters above sea level and features an open, fan-shaped terrain with excellent takeoff conditions from three directions. Paragliders can enjoy over 200 flyable days each year, making it one of China's top natural cross-country paragliding bases.

Since its opening in 2017, the camp has hosted several national and international events, including national team training and certification programs. With its growing popularity, the site attracts increasing numbers of visitors, students, and outdoor enthusiasts, with peak days receiving up to 20,000 visits.

Paragliders participate in the 2025 7th Anji Mountain Paragliding Competition. [Photo/Tide News]