暑假攻略之戶外運動新體驗大綱
In summer, some people avoid outdoor activities because they don't want to get hot and sticky, sunburnt or dehydrated. Luckily, there are some outdoor activities which don't involve breaking sweat.
夏天時，一些人總對戶外運動唯恐避之不及，原因是他們不想變得又熱又黏，遭遇曬傷或脫水的危險。幸運的是，有些戶外運動並不會讓你流汗。River rafting
漂流Hot summer weather and cool water - what a perfect match. River rafting can be both scenic and exciting. When the raft follows a gentle stream, the views of the countryside or valley is like a traditional Chinese painting. And when you enter white water where the riverbed creates a natural roller coaster, you feel a rush of adrenaline. Paddle your raft to the riverbank to have a picnic or barbecue which will taste best when you are starving.
夏季炎熱的天氣和清涼的河水簡直就是天生一對。漂流既可以欣賞風景又可以體驗刺激。當皮筏隨着涓涓細流緩緩而下時，沿途鄉村或山谷的景緻就像一幅水墨畫一樣。當皮筏駛到一朵朵浪花之中，體驗由河牀爲你打造的天然過山車時，你將會感受到腎上腺素分泌帶來的快感。當你餓了的時候，可以將皮筏划到岸邊，來一次野餐或燒烤，簡直美味極了。
Where to find: River rafting trips are usually on offer in mountainous or valley regions such as the Three Gorges.
去哪裏：通常一些山區或峽谷地帶會開設漂流項目，如三峽。Tips: Wear a helmet and life jacket at all times; bring enough sunscreen; and bring lots of water.
小貼士：確保安全帽和救生衣不離身，帶足防曬霜和飲用水。Caving
洞穴探險People say that the only naturally air-conditioned place in summer is a big cave. It is true. Cave tours featuring light shows are old hat. Now it's time to wear a lamp on your helmet like a mineworker to explore caves in darkness. Exploring unknown caverns and navigating underground rivers is what makes caving so thrilling. Plus, caving can be a very healthy sport, for the oxygen level is usually higher so basically you are having an oxygen spa as the bonus.
俗話說大大的洞穴是夏天裏唯一的天然空調房。這話沒錯。有燈光表演的洞穴觀光項目已經out了。現在你可以像礦工一樣，在安全帽上加上一盞探照燈，在黑暗中探索洞穴。探索未知洞穴，航行於地下暗河使得洞穴探險分外刺激。此外，洞穴探險也是項十分健康的運動，因爲那裏通常氧氣含量較高，所以基本上你還可以額外享受一次氧氣spa。Where to find: caving can be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups with professional cavers.
去哪裏：洞穴探險危險係數可能會很高，所以要諮詢當地的旅行社並與專業洞穴探險者一同前往。Tips: Follow your guides; drink enough water to avoid dehydration; and wear sturdy hiking boots.
小貼士：聽從導遊的指揮，補充充足水分以免脫水，穿雙結實的遠足靴。Coastal walking/cycling and beach activities
沿海散步或騎行，沙灘運動For those who live far away from mountains, coastal regions and beaches are good places to spend time in the summer. With sea breezes in your hair, it is nice to take a hike or cycle ride while enjoying the coastline. If you want to be sportier, try beach games, such as soccer and volleyball. It's a totally different experience from playing on hard courts or grass.
對於那些生活中與山無緣的人而言，沿海地帶和海灘都是暑假消遣的好去處。海風輕輕掠過發間，一邊徒步或騎車，一邊欣賞海岸線上的景緻，多麼的愜意。如果你想動起來，那就試試沙灘遊樂項目，如沙灘足球或沙灘排球。它與在球場或草坪上的體驗截然不同。Where to find: Just go to the beach or find an urban artificial beach such as the one in Chaoyang Park in Beijing or the man-made lake beach in Wuhan.
去哪裏：只需前往海邊，或在城市中找到一處人造海灘，例如北京朝陽公園和武漢的湖濱人造海灘。Tips: Loads of sunscreen needed; water and snacks are necessary; be aware of jellyfish and garbage floating in the water. 21st
小貼士：塗上厚厚的一層防曬霜，水和零食也是必備品，當心水母和漂在水上的垃圾。
