Shanghai · Chengdu · Xi’an

For travelers and athletes
heading to China

We interview travel creators, fitness creators and athletes from around the world, and map China city by city: what to see, where to train, what to eat, where to shoot, and how visa-free entry, payments and transport actually work.

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Travel creators, fitness creators and athletes

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See, train, eat, shoot, plus visa, payments and transport

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China race and competition calendar, with entry and spectator help

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Entry forms, translation, tickets and backstage support for races and shows in Shanghai, Chengdu and Xi’an.

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Guide

Three cities to start with

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Shanghai
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Chengdu
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Xi’an
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People

On the road, and in the gym

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Lin KexinShanghaiBikini

Five years in, I stopped letting the scale define me

Han Ji-wooSeoulMen's Physique

The day I left the army, I decided to treat my body as a craft

Choi Yu-naBusanWellness

Raised by the sea, out to prove that strong is beautiful

Events

Coming up

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DateEventCategoriesCountdown
10.14–182026 · WedUCI Track Cycling World Championships
Shanghai · Shanghai Velodrome, Chongming
Entry · Tickets ¥60–650≈ US$8–US$91 · approx.
Spectator eventEntries open
On nowEnter / Watch
10.15–182026 · ThuFISE Shanghai Urban Sports Festival
Shanghai · West Bund Dome Art Center, Xuhui
Entry · Free entry
BMXSkateboardingBreaking
TomorrowEnter / Watch
10.17–182026 · SatShanghai Cycling Carnival, Dongtan
Shanghai · Starry Camp, Chenjia Town, Chongming
Entry · ¥69–199≈ US$10–US$28 · approx.
68 km ride6 km gravel TT
In 3 daysEnter / Watch
10.172026 · SatMusclemania Natural Qualifier
Chengdu · Sanhe Theatre, Wuhou
Entry · Qualifier ¥499 · extra class ¥300≈ US$42–US$70 · approx.
BodybuildingMen’s PhysiqueClassic PhysiqueBikiniFitness Model
In 3 daysEnter / Watch
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Before you fly: visa-free entry, payments, transport

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