The history of urban exploration can be traced back to 1793, when the Frenchman Philibert Aspairt lit candles to explore the catacombs in Paris. After the slow development of 100 years, the form of urban exploration began to take shape in the early 20th century, the climate began to take shape after 1980s, and the word urban exploration became popular in the early 1990s. In the past two years, urban exploration has developed into a new leisure activity in Europe and America, and various organizations have been established, with their own websites and even publications. Most of them are young men, but of course there are also women and the elderly. In the United States, about 65,438+0,000 people are fans of this activity. Different from the usual exploration of nature, the target buildings of urban explorers are mysterious corners of the city. They enter some places that are not allowed to enter through various means, such as subway tunnels, sewer pipes, bomb shelters, abandoned factories, hospitals, churches, prisons or fortresses left over from war. Once explorers enter these places safely, they can spend hours looking around, and real urban explorers will follow this. In China, urban exploration has just begun.
Exploration destination: abandoned buildings
Abandoned buildings include?
All common abandoned buildings include subway stations, ships and even the former site of hospitals.
The possibility of being caught?
Abandoned buildings are generally unattended and are unlikely to be caught.
The possibility of injury?
The floor and ceiling are not firm.
Other risk factors?
The air may contain toxic gases or other harmful chemicals.
Need equipment?
Fully charged flashlight, basic first-aid medicine, wear-resistant and dirt-resistant clothes and shoes, and strong gloves.
Preparation before the expedition?
Stop in an inconspicuous place where people come and go, take a walk with friends, or inform friends of the place, time and approximate time of the expedition. Mobile phone is a must.
Exploration destination: drainage ditch
The drainage ditch includes?
Underground waterways, reservoir outlets and so on.
The possibility of being caught?
It is possible to be caught by the relevant administrative departments and pay a fine.
The possibility of injury?
Higher. The waterway is slippery and there are no safety handrails. Affected by the weather.
Need equipment?
Non-slip shoes, waterproof backpacks, crowbars, flashlights, road signs, can record the direction.
Prepare before departure?
Know the weather and avoid rainy days.
Explore destinations: hotels and hospitals
The possibility of being caught?
Older people, if not guests or patients, are likely to be asked to leave by the staff.
The possibility of injury?
Low, except for special locations in hospitals.
Equipment?
Flashlights must be dressed normally and neatly before entering the hotel, and it is best to carry a suitcase.
Prepare before departure?
Make up a story, or a person's name and room number. When asked, you don't have to show any flaws.
Exploration destination: traffic passage
Does the traffic passage include?
Trains, subways, telecommunications and so on, even sewers.
The possibility of being caught?
It is relatively large, especially in the use stage of the channel. Watch out for staff and monitors.
The possibility of injury?
Bigger, even life-threatening, if it is a train subway passage. In addition, be careful of electric shock.
Need equipment?
Flashlight, drinking water, durable clothes, road signs, so as not to get lost.
Prepare before departure?
Corridor map, ask friends who have worked in the corridor for attention and know the traffic schedule.
(Source: "Infiltration" website)
Two websites dedicated to "urban exploration"
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