- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A 102-year-old woman, from the east of China, has gained a lot of notice on the internet, as people think her good spirits and the unpretentious way she lives help with her longevity and good health.
Jin Baoling, who is in a country district of Taizhou, in Zhejiang Province, still leads a busy, glad life, even at that age. The South China Morning Post says that her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter come to see her quite often.
Because she has lived so long, and because of her lively character, people in the village lovingly call her “Old Baby”. News from local papers shows she is still sharp in the head and in good shape, and hasn’t had to go to the hospital for the last 50 years.
Plain Daily Order
Jin has a calm and plain order to her days. She normally gets up about nine in the morning, gets herself clean, and will spend a time being pleased by the sun in her garden.
All through the day, she has several little sleeps and, as a rule, is in bed by seven at night. Her son tells us she can be asleep for as much as fifteen hours in any twenty-four.
What she eats is also plain, but goes on and on. For the first meal of the day, Jin will have dumplings, rolls or wontons. The midday meal and supper are generally big plates of noodles or rice.
She has meat in her meals on a regular basis. She is very fond of pig’s feet, a well-loved Chinese treat which has much collagen in it, and, as is said, has them daily, taking in about a quarter of a kilo, or two or three pieces, with each meal.
Other than her main meals, she is for sweet things like cakes and bread. She also takes tea made with brown sugar and red dates, and will have three oranges and two eggs each day. Though she has a strong liking for food, she doesn’t eat much in the way of greens.
Jin also enjoys a small amount of rice wine with her meals. The homemade drink is prepared using fruits such as red dates, longan, lychee and yamberry.
Although her leg joints are less flexible and she needs support while walking, Jin remains active. She still has sharp eyesight and strong hands, often spending time mending socks and repairing shoe soles.
Secret To A Long Life
Her son stated that the key to her remarkable health is her positive outlook on life. He added that she rarely argues with anyone and quickly lets go of problems.
Jin values harmony within the family above everything else. She has spent most of her life as a rural housewife with her biggest wish being that her family live together in peace and prosperity.