Freshman cycles to dream university for registration

After cycling 1,328 kilometers in 15 days, Ding Wenxin arrived at his destination — Peking University in Beijing for registration.

Ding, who hails from Xinyu city in Jiangxi province, is a freshman-to-be majoring in sociology at Peking University, one of the most prestigious universities in China and his dream school.

After being accepted, Ding wanted to kick off his college life in a special way: cycling to the university. Considering factors including his physical fitness, the weather and traffic conditions, he decided to start his cycling journey from Shanghai.

It was not an easy journey. "I tried my best to complete the trip. Struggling to cycle day and night, I felt quite tired. However, there was a specific destination in my mind all the way, which gave me the courage to continue my journey," Ding said.

Ding arrived at Peking University on Aug 19, the registration day for undergraduates. The university's official account on the Sina Weibo micro-blogging platform posted a message on that day to welcome Ding and send good wishes for his future life.

Ding hopes to join student societies such as the Cycling Association and Mountaineering Association of Peking University and explore faraway places with like-minded friends, enriching his university life.