As the Summer Solstice (夏至 Xià zhì) with its long days approaches, it becomes an ideal season to explore new activities and create unforgettable memories.
This week, let's dive into 8 exciting activities that you can enjoy during the summer.
8 Cool Activities For The Summertime
01. Milk Tea Marathon
Consumers line up to buy milk tea at a Naixue outlet in Deyang, Sichuan province, in October. [Photo/China Daily]
From classic milk tea to fruity flavors, milk tea (奶茶 nǎi chá) is a refreshing and delicious treat that is perfect for cooling down in the summer heat.
Spend a day exploring your city and challenge yourself to find the best milk tea in town and maybe even discover some new favorite flavors.
奶茶
nǎi chá
milk tea
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Try out the original tea drinks, combining fresh fruits with a milk tea base from the Chinese-style tea brand Chagee.
Don't forget to take a picture of their beautiful tea cup and post it on your RED account (小红书 Xiǎo hóng shū).
霸王茶姬
Bà wáng Chá jī
Chagee
02. Try Water Sports Activities
Whether you're surfing, jet skiing, or kayaking - there are countless water sports to try.
水上运动
shuǐ shàng yùn dòng
water sports
03. Visit Water Park
Visitors enjoy a big pool at the park. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Visiting a water park (水上乐园 shuǐ shàng lè yuán) can be an amazing alternative to the beach. Spend the day soaking up the sun, enjoying thrilling water rides, and playing in the refreshing pools.
水上乐园
shuǐ shàng lè yuán
water park
04. Go For a Picnic
As the days get longer, you can enjoy extended picnics in the park until sunset. Pack a basket with your favorite snacks and head to a local park to spend quality time with family and friends.
野餐
yě cān
picnic
来源：That's Mandarin
编辑：万月英
