China News Service, Shijiazhuang, March 28 (Zhao Danmei and Li Xiaowei) Tens of thousands of acres of apricot blossoms are blowing all over Baoding, Hebei, rapeseed flowers are blooming in Wuyuan, Jiangxi, and peach blossoms are blooming in Linzhi, Tibet... It is another year of spring, and the spring scenery blooming everywhere makes people happy. Young people are eager to try it, and regarding spring outings, what new ways have they introduced this year?
Unlike in the past, where she carefully searched for camping guides and prepared picnic food, 23-year-old Zhang Lu described her camping experience as "relaxing" this year. "This year I won't prepare a lot of props for taking photos for 'moments'. I just brought a favorite book, a small speaker and some snacks, and planned to enjoy the breath of spring."
Singing Jay Chou's songs, enjoying the "grass breeze" together, and reading a book outdoors... In their free time, Zhang Lu and her friends took their puppies and simple camping equipment to the banks of the Hutuo River in Shijiazhuang and started camping. To her surprise, many people who came to camp began to "pack light" like her.
Spring scene taken by Zhang Lu while camping. (Photo provided by interviewee)
"I think it's quite interesting. Many tourists use storage boxes as tables and old bags as chairs. They don't need to bring food all the way. If they want to eat, they can order takeout." Zhang Lu said, which is different from the "moving style" of the previous two years. Compared with "camping", today's young people are tired of the one-hour preparation process and hope to "just go" and focus and "converse" naturally.
The main focus is a casual camping activity, which adds "doorsteps to the home" and "village gates" to the camping locations. "In addition to camping, you can also go for a country walk in the village. Many young people may not know their hometown that well." Zhang Lu explain.
Ms. Zhang, a "post-90s" owner of a camping equipment store in Shijiazhuang, said that the popularity of camping has not diminished this year, and the peak season has even started earlier than in previous years. "Camping strollers and folding chairs are the best-selling items, and many people choose to rent equipment. The average rental price per person is around 40 yuan (RMB). Such equipment that is not commonly used does not take up space and the price is suitable."
As the "20-minute park theory" sparked heated discussions on social media, the charm of outdoor activities has infected more and more people. As the temperature warms up, various parts of China have also ushered in a wave of tourists going out to enjoy spring flowers. The "2024 Outing Season Travel Trend Report" released by Tongcheng Travel shows that the popularity of flower viewing tours in March increased more than three times year-on-year, becoming a spring tourism highlight.
Unlike admiring flowers during the day, Li Xiaojiang, a "post-95s" cycling enthusiast, feels that the cherry blossoms at night are particularly romantic. During the spring season when flowers bloom, he always takes four days a week to go night riding to enjoy the flowers. “I fell in love with cycling when I was in school in the UK. There were cherry blossoms, bluebells, and tulips on the road from the dormitory to the library, and I found that there were many local people who liked cycling, and I even met them while riding. new friend."
Li Xiaojiang met a cycling team on the cycling road. (Photo provided by interviewee)
Today, Li Xiaojiang is still trying to find more ways to play while riding. "Recently, picking up fossils in the surrounding mountains has become a new favorite among people in Shijiazhuang. I made an appointment with my friends to ride nearby to look for 'treasures.' This not only allowed me to exercise, but also learned geography knowledge."
Use your mobile phone to "scan" to recognize new flowers on the roadside, go hiking in the lake breeze, use your camera to record the beautiful moments of spring... After a winter of silence, more interesting outdoor sports are gaining popularity this spring. favor. JD.com data shows that hiking, power walking, mountain climbing, badminton, cycling and other sports are among the top five spring sports. More and more netizens believe that in addition to making their bodies “healthier,” outdoor sports can also help them “make more friends” and “have a more positive attitude toward life.”
“Recently, I’ve been thinking about riding a 20-kilometer ride and then climbing to Baodu Village at night to watch the sunrise, dig wild vegetables, and surf on land. Next, I still have many spring activities to try,” Li Xiaojiang said. (over)