New reality show stands out from crowd on Chinese TV

"We have to adjust accordingly. This show will explore its own unique model mixing experiences from both countries," Park says.

Gu says it is time to make Chinese reality TV shows more "down-to-earth".

And audience response has been good.

According to Beijing-based media researcher CSM, more than 1 percent of TV audiences in 34 major Chinese cities watched the latest episode of Let's Go! Go! Go!, which ranked fifth nationwide among TV shows simultaneously broadcast on Sunday.

Gu says their greater ambition is to promote a new industry chain for reality TV shows in China.

For example, shorter and daily updated versions of the show will soon be released online.

In a bid to convert viewers into tourists, the show will give detailed travel tips for routes on Let's Go! Go! Go!

"It shows a new face of Chinese growth, which will push Chinese reality shows to a new level."

(China Daily 01/07/2016 page20)