So maybe this Mid-Autumn festival and Golden Week isn’t going to be quite the 24 carat holiday we’ve become accustomed too, with travel restrictions still in place. But maybe this is a chance to finally visit the floating mountains in Zhangjiajie, or the terracotta warriors of Xi’an, or cycle through the mountains of guilin.

今年中秋和国庆变得有些不一样。因为疫情所以外出旅游会受到限制。这也是个好机会在张家界游山玩水，或是在西安一探兵马俑，也可以感受甲天下的桂林山水。

Whether it’s a staycation or a short trip to one of China’s picturesque provinces, we’ve thought of five things you can have a try of during the holiday:

无论是居家度假还是如梦似幻的短途旅行，以下五个体验你都可以考虑：

Acupuncture 针灸

Unless you’ve got a rational fear of needles then why not? Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), thought to date back over 2,000 years. If you’re suffering from back pain, regular migraines, heartbreak, or a stubbed toe then acupuncture might provide some effective pain relief. We are after all in the land of alternative medicine.

如果对针头不那么恐惧，那么大可一试。针灸隶属于中医，可以追溯到2000多年前。如果你有背痛，偏头痛，心绞痛，或脚趾受伤，针灸可能会有效缓解疼痛。

24 hour Beer Lady Challenge

买醉挑战

Just a quick disclaimer that we are not encouraging a 24-hour drinking binge. But as one of the few bars we know of that is open for 24 hours you must ask yourself – could you survive 24 hours in a bar? You’d need a trip to Kaixuan Lu in Shanghai for this, and just make sure you DON’T end up like this guy (drink responsibly!)

我们并不是鼓励24小时饮酒狂欢哦。扪心自问，你能在酒吧里熬过24小时吗？或许你得去趟上海凯旋路，可别落得和这家伙一样的下场(适度饮酒！)

Sleep 睡大觉

We know just how tiring life can be, so take this week long holiday to catch up on some much needed sleep. Who knows, maybe you could break the record for the longest every sleep – challenge yourself!

生活，大家都懂。可以用这长达一周的假期来补充睡眠。谁知道呢，说不定你能打破每次睡眠时间最长的记录！

Eat your own body weight in dumplings

吃饺子挑战

It could be the most versatile food out there with a filling for everyone, so why not give yourself a new record. And the great thing is this is an activity you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home!

饺子可能是最多元的食物，要不要来挑战一下看最多能吃多少个？最舒服的是可以在自己家里躺着进行挑战！

Cooking classes

厨艺比拼

Don’t worry, Sherpa’s isn’t going anywhere. We’ll be here through the holidays still delivering to you, but wouldn’t it be a great time to brush up on your cooking skills? With so many unique cuisines in China, you could finally master your favourite dish and be the talk of the town.

别担心，食派士不会离开你。整个假期我们都在，不过假期也可以好好温习一下烹饪技术。中国有这么多特色美食，你可以悄悄掌握自己最喜欢的菜系并惊艳所有人！