Traveling is another passion of Chinese retirees. In 2023, more than 70% of all domestic tourists in China were people over 60 years old. They travel in large groups, always taking photos in traditional Hanfu costumes at landmarks. And in mountain parks, you can find entire clubs of elderly tourists – they have picnics there, meet and communicate.
Chinese pensioners have a special approach to food, based on ancient traditions. Every morning they start with hot soup or porridge. During the day they always drink herbal teas, which, in their opinion, prolong life. The diet includes: fermented soy products, boiled vegetables.
And what about us? According to statistics, 80% of Russian pensioners spend their days at home or in the country. Only 15% regularly engage in physical activity. Their main leisure time is watching TV and helping with grandchildren. Only a few choose to travel – only 5% of pensioners regularly travel around the country.
The approach to food is also different. Our pensioners choose products primarily by price, not by health benefits. The diet is dominated by cereals, potatoes, bread, and mayonnaise.
Lifestyle differences lead to different results. In China, more than 60% of people over 60 rate their health as good or excellent. And that’s not surprising – when the whole day is filled with movement, communication and proper nutrition, old age becomes completely different.
