Pechino Express facts for kids
Pechino Express is a super exciting Italian TV show! It's a reality show where teams race across different countries, trying to reach a final destination. It's based on a show called Peking Express and was created by Ludo Poppe. In Italy, it has been on TV channel Rai 2 since 2012.
The Amazing Journeys of Pechino Express
Pechino Express is all about adventure! Teams travel across continents, facing challenges and exploring new places. They have to rely on their wits and the kindness of strangers to get around, often with very little money.
Early Adventures in Asia
The very first season, called Avventura in Oriente (Adventure in the East), took place in 2012. The teams traveled through Asia, visiting countries like India, Nepal, and China. The host for this first journey was Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia.
From the second season onwards, the show has mostly been hosted by the super fun Costantino della Gherardesca.
- In 2013, the season was called Obiettivo Bangkok (Goal Bangkok). Teams explored more of Asia, going through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand.
- The 2014 season, Ai confini dell'Asia (At the Borders of Asia), continued the Asian adventures. This time, the journey included Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Exploring the Americas
Pechino Express then moved to the Americas for a couple of seasons, showing viewers incredible new worlds.
- In 2015, the season was named Il nuovo mondo (The New World). Teams raced across South America, visiting Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
- The 2016 season, Le civiltà perdute (The Lost Civilizations), explored more of the Americas. This journey took contestants through Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Back to Asia and Africa
The show returned to Asia for another exciting trip, and then ventured into the vast continent of Africa.
- In 2017, Verso il Sol Levante (Towards the Rising Sun) brought teams to the Far East. They traveled through the Philippines, Taiwan, and finally reached Japan.
- The 2018 season, Avventura in Africa (Adventure in Africa), was a huge journey across Africa. Teams started in Morocco and made their way through Tanzania to finish in South Africa.
Who Won Pechino Express?
Many teams have competed on Pechino Express, but only one can win each season! Here are some of the winners and top teams from different years:
2012: Avventura in Oriente
- First place: Alessandro Sampaoli & Debora Villa (The Actors)
- Second place: Andrés Gil & Anastasia Kuzmina (The Dancers)
- Third place: Costantino della Gherardesca & Barù (Uncle and Nephew)
2013: Obiettivo Bangkok
- First place: Massimiliano Rosolino & Marco Maddaloni (The Athletes)
- Second place: Francesca Fioretti & Ariadna Romero (The Models)
- Third place: Daniel Moreno Mendoza & Laura Caratelli (The Graduates)
2014: Ai confini dell'Asia
- First place: Stefano Corti & Alessandro Onnis (The Roommates)
- Second place: Amaurys Perez & Angela Rende (The Pérez)
- Third place: Eva Grimaldi & Roberta Garzia (The Cougars)
2015: Il nuovo mondo
- First place: Antonio Andrea Pinna & Roberto Bertolini (The Antipodes)
- Second place: Christian Kang Bachini & Son Pascal (The Expats)
- Third place: Giulia Salemi & Fariba Mohammad Tehrani (The Persians)
2016: Le civiltà perdute
- First place: Alessio Stigliano & Alessandro Tenace (The Socialists)
- Second place: Diego Passoni & Cristina Bugatty (The Taxpayers)
2017: Verso il Sol Levante
- First place: Ema Stokholma & Valentina Pegorer (The Clubbers)
- Second place: Antonella Elia & Jill Cooper (The Corporals)
- Third place: Achille Lauro & Boss Doms (The Composers)
2018: Avventura in Africa
- First place: Patrizia Rossetti & Maria Teresa Ruta (The TV Ladies)
- Second place: Fabrizio Colica & Tommy Kuti (The Exploded)
- Third place: Rachele Fogar & Linda Morselli (The Mannequins)
