The cold weather January brings to many parts of China usually makes people stay indoors to keep warm. But some in the country prefer an altogether more bracing way to welcome the new year. A group of outdoor swimming enthusiasts in northern China is marking the start of 2017 by jumping into the water, which is a practice many claim does wonders for one's health. CCTV’s Hu Chao went to visit some of them on this special day.
Updated 10:30, 28-Jun-2018
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