Wang graduated from the School of Geography and Ocean Science, Nanjing University. He was not just drawn to the academic knowledge but fascinated by his professors' sharing of anecdotes about Chinese science expeditions to Mount Qomolangma (known as Mount Everest in the West) and the Antarctic.

This growing curiosity turned into a passion for the great outdoors as he engaged in field studies in the wilderness with his professors during winter and summer vacations.

He's been hiking in river valleys, forests, and many other extreme locations. For example, he used to go camping on snow-capped mountains.

Years of outdoor experience have seen Wang make many friends sharing his interests.

In 2014, Wang and his friends explored the Karakorum Mountain range in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

In 2017, they trekked 420 kilometers along the ridge of highest peak of the Haba Snow Mountain for 26 days, and were named the best team that year at the Golden Rhino Awards hosted by Outdoor magazine.

As some of his hiking friends have expertise in the fields of design and architecture, Wang revisited his promise years ago to his wife and came up with the idea of building a hotel in a pristine natural environment.

The idea was immediately picked up by his friends.

They wanted a nice stay for hiking enthusiasts to better enjoy the natural thrills.

"We'd like them to see valleys, snow mountains and starry nights comfortably in bed, encouraging more to appreciate nature's charm," Wang says.