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Actor Raises Hiking Fee to 19,999 Yuan, Sparks Debate

1/10/2026

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Shi Yuanting, a Chinese actor offering hiking companionship on Mount Tai, raised his fee to 19,999 yuan.
A June video showing him hiking with a client and joking about acting drew attention.
Shi, 35, is a Central Academy of Drama graduate and plans a paid swimming service in 2026.
He initially charged 699 yuan by day and 799 yuan by night.
He has declined to accept the inflated hiking fee.

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Shi Yuanting, a Chinese actor offering hiking companionship on Mount Tai, raised his fee to 19,999 yuan.
A June video showing him hiking with a client and joking about acting drew attention.
Shi, 35, is a Central Academy of Drama graduate and plans a paid swimming service in 2026.
He initially charged 699 yuan by day and 799 yuan by night.
He has declined to accept the inflated hiking fee.