‘Sportcation’ gains popularity among China youth, transforms romantic getaway into athletic hub

Fitness-friendly young Chinese travellers are turning to a new trend known as “sportcation” which blends physical health with leisure. Health conscious tourists are spending 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) not to relax, but to endure military-style tennis camps, turning the romantic island of Bali into a gruelling Indonesian sporting getaway. In the trend, which as the name suggests blends sport and holiday, physical activity becomes the central focus of travel. Instead of sightseeing or lounging on ...

By Yating Yang