(1) likes "traveling"
As far as people know, he traveled all over China famous mountains and rivers, ancient temples and Buddhist temples, and many urban and rural areas have his footprints. Ten scenic spots in Hangzhou were inscribed by his imperial pen. Therefore, setting foot in the wild, a wide and quiet place, is refreshing and carefree, which promotes his physical and mental health.
(2) Love reading and calligraphy
He is a rare and versatile emperor among feudal emperors. He loves reading and knows Manchu, Mongolian, Uygur, Tibetan and Chinese. He likes calligraphy and learns to respect Zhao Ti, which is round and beautiful. Wherever he goes, he likes royal calligraphy. He is good at poetry. It is said that he wrote 1300 articles and 40,000 poems in his life. He also likes to watch operas, lanterns, acrobatics, skating and so on. He acted the play himself. All these are conducive to his self-cultivation.
Because of the method of keeping in good health, he was strong all his life, and he was still sober in his nineties. He also asked about state affairs as the emperor's father, calling himself "the old man in Shiquan".
Although the secret of Qianlong's longevity has the limitations of the times, its position as an ancient master of health preservation is undeniable. We should proceed from reality and absorb its beneficial essence.