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Chinese Youth Embrace 'Sportcation' with Costly Fitness Camps

2/23/2026

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The trend 'sportcation' has young Chinese travellers prioritizing fitness over relaxation by joining military-style tennis camps in Bali.
They spend about 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) on these camps, signaling a costly shift toward sport-focused travel.
Diving, skydiving, skiing, and cycling are among the activities gaining popularity in sportcation.
Eighteen-year-old Yiqian joined a seven-day tennis boot camp during China’s National Day holiday in 2025.

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The trend 'sportcation' has young Chinese travellers prioritizing fitness over relaxation by joining military-style tennis camps in Bali.
They spend about 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) on these camps, signaling a costly shift toward sport-focused travel.
Diving, skydiving, skiing, and cycling are among the activities gaining popularity in sportcation.
Eighteen-year-old Yiqian joined a seven-day tennis boot camp during China’s National Day holiday in 2025.