Move over, slow travel! Young Chinese adventurers are embracing 'Special Forces-style travel' —a high-speed, budget-friendly trend sweeping weekends across the country. Inspired by military precision, these 'weekend warriors' tackle multiple destinations in record time, favoring stamina and strategy over relaxation.
Think: 48 hours, 5 cities, ¥500 ($70). From sunrise hikes to midnight train hops, participants prioritize maximizing experiences while minimizing costs. 'It’s like a video game challenge,' says one traveler. 'You level up your itinerary!'
The trend has spun off into pop culture, with 'Special Forces-style naps' (20-minute energy boosts) and 'Special Forces-style meetings' (ultra-efficient agendas) gaining traction. Shanghai language magazine Yaowen Jiaozi even named it one of 2023’s top buzzwords!
But be warned: This isn’t for the faint-hearted. 'You need marathon-level endurance and Tetris-like planning skills,' laughs a participant. Ready to join the mission?
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—a high-speed, budget-friendly trend sweeping weekends across the country. Inspired by military precision, these 'weekend warriors' tackle multiple destinations in record time, favoring stamina and strategy over relaxation.
'It’s like a video game challenge,' says one traveler. 'You level up your itinerary!' 
'You need marathon-level endurance and Tetris-like planning skills,' laughs a participant. Ready to join the mission? 
