They took in the scenery along the way and only arrived two weeks later.
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From the Song Chan Buddhist record 《景德传灯录》: a student asked "What is the self?" and the master replied "Go and wander the mountains and rivers." The phrase entered common speech as shorthand for carefree travel.
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Neutral to slightly playful. Can carry a hint of reproach when contrasted with work or duty ("not here to sightsee"). 旅游 is the plain, modern equivalent.
