"The entrance of nature is the exit from my daily life." The "lazy-style outdoors" has recently become a trend. Whether it's taking a quick nap on the office lawn during lunch break or randomly hugging a tree, more and more people are embracing this laid-back and casual approach to outdoor activities.

The reason why it's so popular is that it "lowers the bar." In the past, when we talked about outdoor activities like skiing or frisbee, we'd think of expensive gear or extreme challenges.While the social media trends of "wild lounging" and "wild picnicking" have made outdoor activities simpler—just stepping out of the house counts. No complicated planning or large amounts of time and money are needed, and it offers both physical and mental relaxation.

With the rise of subways, high-speed trains, and the abundance of travel tips on social media, more people are using their spare time for short trips, which has also helped improve outdoor infrastructure.

In Zhejiang, many scenic spots have introduced mountain elevators, so even the elderly and children can easily reach the top. Marathons now feature family-friendly two-kilometer routes, making it easier for more people to join in. At the same time, "gentler" extreme activities like "coward's bungee jumping" and "mild rafting" have become quite popular. Rather than chasing adrenaline rushes, today's "lazy outdoors" enthusiasts are more focused on interacting with nature at their own pace.

As outdoor activity barriers drop, more people are discovering that nature is all around, and simply stepping outside is a source of happiness.

"The entrance of nature is the exit from my daily life." The "lazy-style outdoors" has recently become a trend. Whether it's taking a quick nap on the office lawn during lunch break or randomly hugging a tree, more and more people are embracing this laid-back and casual approach to outdoor activities.

The reason why it’s so popular is that it "lowers the bar." In the past, when we talked about outdoor activities like skiing or frisbee, we’d think of expensive gear or extreme challenges.While the social media trends of "wild lounging" and "wild picnicking" have made outdoor activities simpler—just stepping out of the house counts. No complicated planning or large amounts of time and money are needed, and it offers both physical and mental relaxation.

With the rise of subways, high-speed trains, and the abundance of travel tips on social media, more people are using their spare time for short trips, which has also helped improve outdoor infrastructure.

In Zhejiang, many scenic spots have introduced mountain elevators, so even the elderly and children can easily reach the top. Marathons now feature family-friendly two-kilometer routes, making it easier for more people to join in. At the same time, "gentler" extreme activities like "coward's bungee jumping" and "mild rafting" have become quite popular. Rather than chasing adrenaline rushes, today's "lazy outdoors" enthusiasts are more focused  on interacting with nature .

As outdoor activity barriers drop, more people are discovering that nature is all around, and simply stepping outside is a source of happiness.

Editor Cheng Dengyu

Intern Jiang Chenxi