China springtime outdoor sports features health and low-carbon living

People in Foshan, southern China's Guangdong Province, turn out for a 50-km hike event to promote the ecological civilization of the industrial city.[Photo: www.fsonline.com.cn]

As warm spring breezes begin to wake nature in most parts of China, residents are opening their doors and coming out of winter in more ways than one.Outdoor activities are definitely getting popular during this time. 

Group running, hiking and family outings are being organized across the nation, with an emphasis on joy, physical health, charity and a low-carbon lifestyle. 

[The audio clip is from our weekly features program Life Upclose, produced by CRI. You can get the complete audio by searching "Life Upclose" in the Apple Podcast.]