People play mahjong in water to cool themselves off at a water park in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, on July 27, 2016. [Photo/IC]

As the midsummer approaches, a prolonged heat wave has been sweeping across China and upsetting many. But don't rush into an air-conditioned room. There are many other ways to beat the scorching temperature.

Some are cooling their bodies by playing games such as mahjong in water, while other are hiding from heat in air-raid shelters.

Let's take a look at these new offbeat trends that may inspire you to create your DIY methods to beat the scorching sunshine this summer.