Asia Express contestants face new challenges and team swaps in China

In the latest stage of the reality competition Asia Express, contestants are facing new challenges on the Silk Road. Participants will visit the Juxiang Orange Farm and Pistachio Ranch, where they will engage in tasks involving Panda cars and pig racing. Winners of the pig race will move on to an orange juice preparation challenge, while those who lose will learn traditional Caiziyou oil seed extraction techniques.

A significant twist has been announced: regular pairs will be temporarily swapped for two days. This change includes new pairings such as Mirela Vaida and Valerie Lungu. During the competition, details regarding the contestants' backgrounds emerged, including Mirela Vaida’s law and communications degrees and Valerie Lungu’s acting training at the National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest.

The episode also features an amulet game themed around Sichuan Opera and the art of mask changing.