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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. Jade Health Club Dong No.1 WoodsPark, Jinzhanxiang, Chaoyang District 010-84341155 Horseman Club inside the woods by ChaobaiheRiver bank, Shunyit 010-89489340 Shanghai Huihuang Equestrian Club No.517, Sanlin Xinhualu 021-50848898 Shanghai Horseman 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. 010-64368181 Shanghai Lujiazui Golf Club No.501, Yincheng Zhonglu, Pudong 021-58797537 Shanghai
Cycling lovers usually go as a group. Joining a group that fits your cycling skills is necessary, as if you're not so qualified, you'll be very tired cycling with them. Before starting, you need study the route first and make sure your body can bear. Have a good rest the night before and take a good meal before setting out. What you need: A ready-to-go mountain bike, gloves, sunglasses, elastic pants and shoes. Paragliding Compared with other sports, paragliding is more difficult. It needs strict professional training. There are three levels of training, primary, secondary and advanced. After you pass the first two phases, you're allowed to take part in short-distance paragliding with the help of professional coach, which cost around 3,500 yuan. It will also take you long time to deal with it. What you need: wind-proof glasses and gloves. Paraglider Club Room B02, Yingdong Swimming Pool, Olympic Sports Center, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang District 010-4812411 Paraglider Club inside No. 245 Courtyard, Beisihuan Zhonglu, Haidian District 010-62344230 Shanghai Woxin Feixiang Paragliding Club Room 801, No.12, Lane No.6780, Huminlu 021-51035123 Shanghai Huayin Hangkong Feixing Club No.2017, Jiangchuanlu, Minhang District 021-65445580 ext 2522 Angling Angling is not an exciting activity. Most of the time, you just sit there and wait for the fish biting hook. Some people go angling don't care how much they'll get as long as they have a relaxed time. But it's an activity need patience and quick response at the same time. That's why it is said to be sport for wise people. What you need: fishing rod, fishing line, fish hook, bait as well as a bucket to take your fish. Taoranting Park Huaxia Angling Area by the west gate of Beijing Guoao Angling Club inside National Olympic Sports Centre, opposite to Continental Grand Hotel, No.1 Andinglu, Chaoyang District 010-64910902 Shanghai Qihong Angling Club No.2375, Jinshangjianglu 021-52982913/13901737033 Qingpu Xicen Dianshanhu Angling Field No.8118, Huqingping Gonglu 021-59291096/13916043783 (lifestyle.com March 26, 2007) |
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