I spent the day hiking up a valley, tracing a stream until it cascaded into a waterfall. The water was glass-clear, tumbling over stones exactly as the ancient poem describes:
“清泉石上流” (Over mossy stones, the crystal stream glides.)
The beauty was undeniable—but as a metropolitan indoor person, I’ll admit the aesthetic was more rewarding than the activity.
Pro tip: Wear proper hiking shoes and athletic gear. Not designer dresses—unless you enjoy wrestling in waterfalls with couture and crocs sandals.