编者按：迷人的风景、醉人的美食、独特的夜经济、众多的网红打卡点，深厚的文化底蕴……对湖南的热情与向往早就不仅于国内，越来越多的外国人也闻名而来。来自美国的老夏（Denis）就是其中一个。他不仅来了，还爱上了这里，留在了这里。作为一个在长沙生活了五年的外国人，他开始用视频记录这里的一切，不仅让更多的外国友人了解湖南，也给我们了解湖南提供了一个全新的视角。

Editor notes: The increasing number of people, not only domestic tourists but also foreigners from other countries, has been attracted by Hunan's charming natural scenery, delicious local snacks, special night market, countless Internet-famous sites, a time-honored history and rich culture. Denis, who comes from America, is one of them. He came here about five years ago and decided to stay here for a while. He wants to share everything which he experienced in Hunan and also provides a new way for us to know our hometown.

红网时刻新闻记者 陈珉颖 樊令钰 实习生 张陈楠 长沙报道

近几天，长沙下了几场暴雨，空气清澈，气温也变得舒缓了些。很多热爱运动的人，趁着雨后的清爽，在天晴的日子约上一群朋友，开启了岳麓山爬山之旅。

In the past few days, there have been several heavy rains in Changsha, making the air clearer and the temperature cooler. Many people who love sports took advantage of the refreshing weather after the rain and invited a group of friends to start a climbing trip to Yuelu Mountain on sunny days.

岳麓山是扎根于长沙岁月的青山，也是很多长沙本地人，从小爬到大的山。相比于其它名山而言，岳麓山的高度并不突出，按照平均爬山速度，游客在0.5~1小时内可以单程爬完整座山。

Yuelu Mountain is an evergreen mountain rooted in Changsha, and it is also a mountain that many local people have climbed since childhood. Compared with other famous mountains, Yuelu Mountain's height is not towering. According to the average climbing speed, tourists can climb the whole mountain in 0.5 to 1 hour one-way.

作为一个最喜欢挑战的人，老夏怎么会只满足于普通地爬山呢？他二话不说，和朋友们开启了“升级模式”，决定夜爬岳麓山，在山顶等待日出。

As a person who loves challenges the most, how could Denis be satisfied with ordinary mountain climbing? Without hesitation, he and his friends started the “upgrade mode” and decided to climb Yuelu Mountain at night and wait for the sunrise at the top of the mountain.

凌晨两点四十五，老夏就早早醒来准备出发和小伙伴们集合。老夏调侃地说“跟着本地朋友们爬山是一个错误！他们带我走了一条陡峭又崎岖的近路，全是楼梯和石头。不过还是很值得的。”五点二十，他们抵达了山顶。

At 2:45 in the early morning, Denis woke up early and was ready to meet his friends. He joked, “It's a mistake to climb the mountain with local friends! They took me on a steep and rugged shortcut. It was all stairs and stones. But anyway, it was still worth it.” At 5:20, they arrived at the top of the mountain.

老夏和他长沙本地的朋友们。

功夫不负有心人，在清晨五点四十五分，金色的日出渲染了刚睡醒的天空，老夏和小伙伴们都被岳麓山顶看到的日出所惊艳。但最让老夏感到惊喜的，还是这一段“不寻常”的夜爬探险所带来的乐趣。

As the saying goes, hard work pays off. At 5:45 in the early morning, the golden sunrise painted the just-awakened sky, stunning Denis and his friends with the sunrise seen from the top of Yuelu Mountain. However, what surprised Denis the most was the joy brought by this "unusual" night climbing adventure.

岳麓山顶日出时刻。

夜爬作为近年来突然快速发展的新兴产物，是人们探索的趣味休闲健身方式。夜爬可以提高新陈代谢，促进血液循环，活络筋骨。可以领略城市的夜景风光和黎明时刻。但夜爬也有危险因素，需要事先对爬山路线进行明确的规划；尽量结伴而行；带上手电筒等必备照明设备；雨衣、冲锋衣、轻便的保暖衣物也是在夜晚降温时的良好预备。

Night climbing, as a newly rapidly developing activity in recent years, is an interesting and leisurely way for people to explore and exercise. Night climbing can improve metabolism, promote blood circulation, and exercise muscles and bones. It also allows climbers to appreciate the city's night scenery and the dawn moment. However, night climbing also has some dangerous factors and requires clear planning of the climbing route in advance, as well as traveling in groups as much as possible. Essential lighting equipment such as flashlights should also be brought along, and raincoats, outdoor jackets, and lightweight warm clothing should also be prepared for the sudden drop in temperature at night.