Chasing thrills, defying limits

Extreme sports are becoming increasingly popular, as young enthusiasts explore their potential and embrace the excitement of adventure, Li Xinran reports.

"Once you've experienced the exhilaration of free-falling from the sky, every step on solid ground will make you look up, yearning to return," said 30-year-old Li Yuxuan, known as "Xueli" on social media, a passionate skydiver and blogger.

To date, Li has completed 2,516 jumps and garnered over 334,000 followers on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Many of her popular videos feature daring stunts, such as enjoying snacks or fruit while leaping from a helicopter.

Li's videos have captivated fellow skydiving enthusiasts and piqued the curiosity of netizens eager to learn about the sport.