Pechino Express -

The competition is defined by its "minimalist" approach to travel, designed to push contestants out of their comfort zones:

: Contestants carry only a backpack with basic necessities and receive just 1 euro per day in local currency. Pechino Express

is an acclaimed Italian adventure-reality competition based on the original Belgian-Dutch format Peking Express . The series features pairs of celebrities or "VIP couples" who race across thousands of miles in culturally and geographically diverse territories. Core Gameplay & Mechanics The competition is defined by its "minimalist" approach

: The winning couple receives a cash prize to be donated to a charity of their choice located in one of the regions they visited. Production & Evolution Core Gameplay & Mechanics : The winning couple

: Originally aired on Rai 2 starting in 2012, the show moved to an exclusive deal with Sky Italia and the streaming service NOW in 2020.

: High-profile participants in the 2026 season include Giulia Salemi , Chanel Totti , and Jo Squillo . Cultural Impact