Six outdoor activities for spring

(lifestyle.com)
Updated: 2007-03-23 10:32

Spring's gentle breeze, blooming flowers and green grass tell us it's time to go outdoors, breathe fresh air, bask in warm sunshine and refresh yourself from cold winter. Lots of activities suit the cheerful season, let's check out.

Group barbeque

Have chicken wings and beef slices preserved overnight, then call several friends and go barbeque together in a sunny day. Don't forget pokers.

Horse riding

To most people, horse riding is kinda a luxurious sport because it is expensive. A good horse may have the same price as a BMW sedan. Besides, you need take preliminary training courses before you're qualified for riding horses. The courses cost a lot of money as well.

Spring is a good season for the sport. The earth is not as frozen as in winter, which won't make horse tumble.

If you'd like to have a try, don't forget take breeches and gloves with you. Boot, helmet and horsewhip can be rented at the equestrian clubs.

Beijing

Jade Lake International
Health Club
Dong No.1 WoodsPark, Jinzhanxiang, Chaoyang District 010-84341155
Horseman Club inside the woods by ChaobaiheRiver bank, Shunyit 010-89489340
Shanghai
Shanghai Huihuang Equestrian Club No.517, Sanlin Xinhualu 021-50848898
Shanghai Horseman China Equestrian Club No.1858, Sanlu Gonglu, Pudong 021-64110049

Golf

In early spring, you need a wool vest when playing golf. Reservation is needed.

What you need: A bag containing a whole set of golf shafts, gloves and shoes. Don't forget have a comfortable golf polo.

Beijing

Beijing Willow Golf Club No.76 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District 010-82628899
Beijing Huanqiu Golf Club Jia No.36, Liangmaqiaolu, Chaoyang District 010-64368181

Shanghai

Shanghai Lujiazui Golf Club No.501, Yincheng Zhonglu, Pudong 021-58797537
Shanghai Lake Malaren Golf Club No.6655, Hutailu, Baoshan 021-56590008


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