Alfresco blind dating takes hold among young in China who see rigours of outdoor activity as effective test of character
- Travel agents’ dating tours so popular, bookings are required weeks in advance
- Physically demanding conditions mean no energy left to ‘put on a front’
A new recreational activity that combines blind dating and outdoor sports is becoming increasingly popular among young people in China.
Those who sign up for the activities believe a physically demanding environment is the fastest way to see the true character of a date.
It is also seen as a great way to have fun even if they fail to find a romantic partner.
On the mainland social media platform Xiaohongshu, a woman known as @Yangmaomao shared her tips for finding “Mr Right” at an outdoor blind date event.
“Fix your eyes on the men who are mostly quiet but volunteer to help others when they get in trouble. You can rely on such guys,” she said.
The idea was thought up by outdoors enthusiasts amid the tourism boom in open-air activities last year.