BEIJING: Instead of indulging in holiday food binges, a growing number of young Chinese people are sparing the time for fat-burning activities amid the rising craze for sports. The phenomenon can be seen in the choices of many vacationers during this year’s eight-day National Day Holiday, which started Friday.
After wrapping up a 5-km bike ride, Zhao Lele, from south China’s Guangdong Province, was thrilled to cycle through the forests of Changbai Mountain, in Northeast China’s Jilin province, sharing the journey with a group of friends.
“Appreciating the pleasant view while doing sports is popular with young people nowadays. This healthy ‘slow-paced travel’ is exactly what we need to step back from the fast-paced chaos and stress in urban life,” said Zhao. As the young generation pays more attention to health, many scenic spots have been promoting the “sports plus tourism” concept to lure young consumers.
A lake resort in the city of Jilin organized more than 20 sports activities for tourists, such as frisbee, hiking, tennis competitions and swimming. “In addition to these activities, we have also built a 1.9-km jump trail for mountain biking. The wide range of activities we offer has helped us gain in popularity,” said Huang Zhongrui, head of the resort’s marketing department. Keeping fit is also a preferred choice for those who don’t have any travel plans during this year’s National Day Holiday. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
