New lifestyles gain popularity among young Chinese

Water sports enthusiasts enjoy the sunset at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

People learn the skills of kayaking at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

An aerial drone photo shows people experiencing motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

Water sports enthusiasts carry motor surfboards at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

A young man and his child paddle a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

A young man experiences motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

Water sports enthusiasts communicate with each other at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

Water sports enthusiasts select the paddle board at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024.

Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports.

In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here.

"Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

Liu Yan introduces an exhibit to visitors at the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 26, 2024.

The Henan Museum in Zhengzhou witnessed an increase in visitor flow during the May Day holiday. In the bustling crowd, the flashes of "volunteer red" is particularly eye-catching. They are volunteers of the Henan Museum.

Qin Yanjie, Yang Meng, and Liu Yan are all members of the volunteer team at the museum, serving in the Chinese and English interpretation groups and the promotional team respectively.

In recent years, the volunteer team of the Henan Museum has accumulated over 3.1 million hours of voluntary service to the public. (Photo by Su Xiaoya/Xinhua)

Liu Yan (R), Yang Meng (C) and Qin Yanjie talk about cultural relics at the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 26, 2024.

The Henan Museum in Zhengzhou witnessed an increase in visitor flow during the May Day holiday. In the bustling crowd, the flashes of "volunteer red" is particularly eye-catching. They are volunteers of the Henan Museum.

Qin Yanjie, Yang Meng, and Liu Yan are all members of the volunteer team at the museum, serving in the Chinese and English interpretation groups and the promotional team respectively.

In recent years, the volunteer team of the Henan Museum has accumulated over 3.1 million hours of voluntary service to the public. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

Qin Yanjie introduces an exhibit to visitors at the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 26, 2024.

The Henan Museum in Zhengzhou witnessed an increase in visitor flow during the May Day holiday. In the bustling crowd, the flashes of "volunteer red" is particularly eye-catching. They are volunteers of the Henan Museum.

Qin Yanjie, Yang Meng, and Liu Yan are all members of the volunteer team at the museum, serving in the Chinese and English interpretation groups and the promotional team respectively.

In recent years, the volunteer team of the Henan Museum has accumulated over 3.1 million hours of voluntary service to the public. (Xinhua/Li An)

Young people attend an archery night class at a club in north China's Tianjin, April 25, 2024.

As night falls, the classrooms of the Tianjin Youth Palace are brightly lit.

A group of young people dressed in sportswear are practicing Baduanjin, an ancient Chinese qigong exercise combining movement. Next door, the melodious tunes of ethnic dances can be heard. In the painting classroom, everyone is holding brushes and listening to the teacher's guidance in front of their canvases.

Night school, as an educational form, is "breaking" into the view of young people in a brand-new way.

For Lyu Xinlei, the youth night school has become an important destination for her after work. "In the past, I would mostly dine out or go shopping with friends after work. Participating in the youth night school not only helps me relax and enrich my life, but also gives me an opportunity to make new friends," Lyu said.

At the end of 2023, a branded event of youth night school organized by local authorities was officially launched in Tianjin. Popular courses are often fully booked as soon as they are available. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Lyu Xinlei (C) attends a painting class at the Tianjin Youth Palace in north China's Tianjin, April 26, 2024.

As night falls, the classrooms of the Tianjin Youth Palace are brightly lit.

A group of young people dressed in sportswear are practicing Baduanjin, an ancient Chinese qigong exercise combining movement. Next door, the melodious tunes of ethnic dances can be heard. In the painting classroom, everyone is holding brushes and listening to the teacher's guidance in front of their canvases.

Night school, as an educational form, is "breaking" into the view of young people in a brand-new way.

For Lyu Xinlei, the youth night school has become an important destination for her after work. "In the past, I would mostly dine out or go shopping with friends after work. Participating in the youth night school not only helps me relax and enrich my life, but also gives me an opportunity to make new friends," Lyu said.

At the end of 2023, a branded event of youth night school organized by local authorities was officially launched in Tianjin. Popular courses are often fully booked as soon as they are available. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Lyu Xinlei (front) practices dancing during a night class at the Tianjin Youth Palace in north China's Tianjin, April 23, 2024.

As night falls, the classrooms of the Tianjin Youth Palace are brightly lit.

A group of young people dressed in sportswear are practicing Baduanjin, an ancient Chinese qigong exercise combining movement. Next door, the melodious tunes of ethnic dances can be heard. In the painting classroom, everyone is holding brushes and listening to the teacher's guidance in front of their canvases.

Night school, as an educational form, is "breaking" into the view of young people in a brand-new way.

For Lyu Xinlei, the youth night school has become an important destination for her after work. "In the past, I would mostly dine out or go shopping with friends after work. Participating in the youth night school not only helps me relax and enrich my life, but also gives me an opportunity to make new friends," Lyu said.

At the end of 2023, a branded event of youth night school organized by local authorities was officially launched in Tianjin. Popular courses are often fully booked as soon as they are available. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

A coach corrects the movement for a motorcyclist at a drive-in cinema in Chaoyang District, Beijing, capital of China, May 4, 2024.

In a drive-in cinema in Chaoyang District, Beijing, when there are no movies playing during the daytime, dozens of motorcycles roar on the open square.

As motorcycles become increasingly popular among young people, more and more individuals choose to refine their riding skills before hitting the road to experience the thrill.

Wang Lu, a riding coach, said that over 2,000 people have received training on this site, with many of them already starting to participate in motorcycle gymkhana competitions and other events in their spare time. (Xinhua/Cen Yunpeng)

He Yusi attends a rock climbing activity at a climbing gym in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 26, 2024.

Rock climbing, once a niche sport, has become one of the favored leisure activities among young people in Shenzhen in recent years. Indoor climbing gyms are popping up in the city like mushrooms after the rain. For young people, rock climbing is highly engaging and has a low entry barrier.

"Rock climbing is a way for me to relax," He Yusi, an office worker, said.

Nowadays, more and more parents are bringing their children to climbing gyms, where they can increase their willpower, improve their physical fitness, and strengthen parent-child relationships. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

He Yusi attends a rock climbing activity at a climbing gym in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 26, 2024.

Rock climbing, once a niche sport, has become one of the favored leisure activities among young people in Shenzhen in recent years. Indoor climbing gyms are popping up in the city like mushrooms after the rain. For young people, rock climbing is highly engaging and has a low entry barrier.

"Rock climbing is a way for me to relax," He Yusi, an office worker, said.

Nowadays, more and more parents are bringing their children to climbing gyms, where they can increase their willpower, improve their physical fitness, and strengthen parent-child relationships. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

Rock climbing enthusiast Peng Siqi attends a rock climbing activity at a climbing gym in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 26, 2024.

Rock climbing, once a niche sport, has become one of the favored leisure activities among young people in Shenzhen in recent years. Indoor climbing gyms are popping up in the city like mushrooms after the rain. For young people, rock climbing is highly engaging and has a low entry barrier.

"Rock climbing is a way for me to relax," He Yusi, an office worker, said.

Nowadays, more and more parents are bringing their children to climbing gyms, where they can increase their willpower, improve their physical fitness, and strengthen parent-child relationships. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

TIANJIN, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Young people play flag football during a night class at a club in north China's Tianjin, April 25, 2024.

As night falls, the classrooms of the Tianjin Youth Palace are brightly lit.

A group of young people dressed in sportswear are practicing Baduanjin, an ancient Chinese qigong exercise combining movement. Next door, the melodious tunes of ethnic dances can be heard. In the painting classroom, everyone is holding brushes and listening to the teacher's guidance in front of their canvases.

Night school, as an educational form, is "breaking" into the view of young people in a brand-new way.

For Lyu Xinlei, the youth night school has become an important destination for her after work. "In the past, I would mostly dine out or go shopping with friends after work. Participating in the youth night school not only helps me relax and enrich my life, but also gives me an opportunity to make new friends," Lyu said.

At the end of 2023, a branded event of youth night school organized by local authorities was officially launched in Tianjin. Popular courses are often fully booked as soon as they are available. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)