The Amazing Race: China Rush 3

The Amazing Race: China Rush
(season 3)
Season Run August 26 (ICS)
September 1 (DragonTV) – November 11, 2012 (ICS)
November 17 (DragonTV)
Filming dates April 1 – April 28, 2012
No. of Episodes 12
Winning team Liu Weiwei & Lei Sheng
Season Stats
Cities visited 11
No. of legs 12
Distance traveled 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Season chronology
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The Amazing Race: China Rush (Chinese: 极速前进：冲刺！中国; pinyin: Jísù Qiánjìn: Chōngcì! Zhōngguó) is a Chinese reality television series based on the American reality TV series, The Amazing Race. The third season features 11 teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across 11 cities in China, to win a trip around the world.

The Chinese TV network International Channel Shanghai aired the season in English, and DragonTV in Chinese.

Trainers Liu Weiwei & Lei Sheng were the winners of the race, becoming the first Chinese team in the history of the show to win the race.

Production

Development and filming

Introduced in this season is the Express Pass, which is awarded to the team who finishes first on the first Leg. This item would allow the team to skip a certain task of their choosing before leg 8. This season of the race started with an elimination at the starting line; the team who finished last on the first task at the starting line was not given bus tickets to the next destination and were eliminated.

Teams also made a visit to Taiwan, a first in the history of the show.

Filming for this season began April 1, 2012, and ended April 28, 2012.

Cast

Applications were accepted from December 1, 2011 with open auditions taking place in Shanghai in early January.[1] Open auditions ended early February with applicants receiving notification if they were successful on Feb 15th.[2]

Contestants include, Xiao Bing & Xiao Bang, finalists in China's Got Talent.

Results

The following teams participated in the Race, with their relationships at the time of filming. Note this table does not necessarily reflect all content broadcast on television due to inclusion or exclusion of some data. Placements are listed in finishing order.

Team Relationship Position (by leg) Roadblocks
performed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ⊂9⊃ 10 11 12
China 刘伟伟 & 雷声 Liu Weiwei & Lei Sheng Trainers 1st 1st 5th 5th– 3rd 4th 1stε7 4th 1st 1st 3rd9 1st Liu Weiwei 6, Lei Sheng 69
China1 童尹恩 & 赵睿乔 Christine & Steven Models 4th 3rd 7th 7th^ 6th 3rd5 6th 2nd 2nd 4th 2nd 2nd Christine 6, Steven 6
United States 阮伯克 & 马景洋 Ryan & Charlie Harvard Graduates 5th 5th3 3rd 1st+ 2nd 1st 4th 3rd 4th 3rd 1st⊃ 3rd Ryan 6, Charlie 6
China 张业林 & 李洋 Zhang Yelin & Li Yang Dating Couple 9th 4th 6th 3rd~ 8th 5th 5th> 1st 3rd 2nd 4th⊂ Zhang Yelin 4, Li Yang 6
AustraliaSweden 万黎 & 凯心 Janelle & Karin Socialites 6th 9th 1stƒ 6th^ 4th 6th6 2nd 5th 5th 5th Janelle 5, Karin 4
Malaysia 邓凯馨 & 邓凯升 Khai Shing & Khai Sheng Twins 7th 6th 2nd 2nd– 1st 2nd 3rd 6th8 Khai Shing 4, Khai Sheng 3
United States 苏立元 & 刘静雯 Henry & Jennifer Newlyweds 10th 7th 8th 8th~ 5th 7th 7th< Henry 4, Jennifer 2
China 小冰 & 小棒 Xiao Bing & Xiao Bang Cousins/BBQ Performers 3rd 2nd 4th 4th+ 7th 8th4 Xiao Bing 1, Xiao Bang 4
China 俞萍 & 俞辰静 Yu Ping & Yu Chenjing Father/Daughter 2nd 8th 9th Yu Ping 1, Yu Chenjing 1
ScotlandUnited States 尼克 & 李之盛 Nick & Brandon Neighbors 8th 10th Nick 1, Brandon 1
ChinaCanada 郝为加 & 罗伯特 Jia Jia & Rob Friends/Animal Lovers 11th2 Jia Jia 0, Rob 0
  1. ^ Christine & Steven are citizens of  Taiwan, but in the program they were simply stated to be Chinese as the People's Republic of China does not recognize the Republic of China's statehood.
  2. ^ Jia Jia & Rob were eliminated at the Starting Line as per the provisions of the starting task (see below).
  3. ^ Ryan & Charlie initially arrived 2nd, but incurred a 30-minute penalty for taking a taxi to the detour when the clue instructed them to walk. During this time 3 other teams checked in, dropping them to 5th place.
  4. ^ Xiao Bing & Xiao Bang initially arrived 2nd, but incurred a 30-minute penalty for not putting their bags at the designated area at the detour location. As all the other teams had checked in during their penalty time, they were then eliminated from the race as a result.
  5. ^ Christine & Steven initially arrived 3rd, but did not pay their taxi driver. They were instructed to return and pay their driver before being allowed to check-in, this did not affect their placement in the race.
  6. ^ Janelle & Karin initially arrived 5th, but did not pay their taxi driver. They were instructed to return and pay their driver before being allowed to check-in. During this time, Zhang Yelin & Li Yang, checked in dropping them to 6th place.
  7. ^ Liu Weiwei & Lei Sheng elected to use the Express Pass to bypass the Detour in Leg 7.
  8. ^ Khai Shing & Khai Sheng initially arrived 1st, but incurred a 60-minute penalty for taking a taxi directly to Fisherman's Wharf, instead of a ferry, as specified in the clue. All other teams checked in during their penalty time, and they were eliminated from the race as a result.
  9. ^ Lei Sheng was unable to complete the Roadblock and elected to take a 2-hour penalty.

Prizes

The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg.

Race Summary

Destinations Air travel    Rail travel    Water travel    Bus travel
Route Markers Detour    Roadblock    Fast Forward    Yield
Intersection    U-Turn    Speed Bump    Pit Stop
The complete route map of the race. The starting line is represented by the green dot.

Leg 1 (Shanghai → Shanxi)

The waterfront area of "The Bund" was the starting line for the third season of The Amazing Race: China Rush.

Airdates: August 26, 2012 (ICS); September 1, 2012 (DragonTV)

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to assemble a bamboo swing using the tools provided.

Additional tasks

Leg 2 (Shanxi → Heilongjiang)

Teams visited the city of Suifenhe during this leg of the race.

Airdates: September 2, 2012 (ICS); September 8, 2012 (DragonTV)

In the first Detour of the race, teams had to choose between Log It or Slog It. In Log It, teams had to make their way by taxi to the Zhuangsen Village forest and find the general farm. They then had to chop enough wood to build a 15 level pile of wood to receive their next clue. In Slog It, teams had to search the forest for a 'Singing Tree' playing a popular song using just a parabolic microphone. Once teams had found the correct tree, using a shovel they then had to dig up their next clue. In the roadblock of this leg, one team member had to dress in a military uniform, and were required to make the bed provided, then fold their blanket in a military fashion to receive their next clue. For the Speed Bump, Henry and Jennifer had to break through a block of ice containing their clue using the ice picks provided. Upon completing the challenge they were able to continue racing.

Additional tasks

Leg 3 (Heilongjiang → Jilin)

For one of the Detour choices in Yanji, each team member had to consume the popular and spicy Korean dish kimchi.

Airdates: September 9, 2012 (ICS); September 15, 2012 (DragonTV)

In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Pot Luck or Pot Belly. In Pot Belly teams were required to find a marked cabin in the Korean Folk Culture Village and each consume 1.2 kg of hot Kimchi; if teams failed to consume the Kimchi they would incur a 20-minute time penalty. In Pot Luck teams had to locate the courtyard and find the marked pots. Once found both team members were required to each transport a pot in a traditional Korean fashion on top of their head around the courtyard and back again, without dropping or breaking the pot to receive their next clue. For this leg's Fast Forward teams had to travel to the Tungseng Biotechnology Company and find the ginseng drying warehouse. They were then required to search through millions of ginseng pieces to find one unique irregular piece. Once found they would win their Fast Forward clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 4 (Jilin → Zhejiang)

For the roadblock, one team member had to learn and play a song on Pipa, the Chinese string instruments, to receive the next clue.

Airdates: September 16, 2012 (ICS); September 22, 2012 (DragonTV)

This leg's Detour was a choice between Showdown or Chow Down, in Showdown teams had to travel by taxi to Pinghu Folk Culture Museum and were required to play a game of Watermelon chess. After selecting an opponent and learning the rules of the game, teams then had to defeat their opponent to receive their next clue. In Chow Down, teams had to make their way by taxi to the Meiyantang Restaurant and had to create a local delicacy called a pinghu fermented egg. To do this, teams had to crack the shells of 5 duck eggs correctly, and once the chef approved of their efforts, teams then were required to eat one pinghu fermented egg each to receive their next clue. In the roadblock one team member had to find the marked classroom and learn a famous Pipa song; they then had to make their way to the judge and perform the song on the Pipa correctly to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 5 (Zhejiang)

Teams visited the town of Moganshan during this leg of the race.

Airdates: September 23, 2012 (ICS); September 29, 2012 (DragonTV)

This leg's Detour was a choice between Head Up or Head Down. In Head Up, teams had to make their way by foot to the Bamboo forest and look for 1 of 8 clues hidden high above them on selected trees. Once found, teams were then required to use whatever means necessary to retrieve their next clue. Teams were allowed to use any objects around them, including axes or whatever was in the area to assist them with the task. In Head Down, teams had to make their way by foot to the Bamboo forest at a steep area and transport 12 bamboo poles along the marked path to receive their next clue. In the Roadblock, one team member was required to wear a wet suit and scuba gear and make their way into the water with their instructor and were required to learn a set of safety instructions taught to them by their instructor. Once learned, they had to swim to the center of the reservoir and dive for a sword stuck in the mud at the bottom of the reservoir, which had their clue attached to it and bring it back with them to obtain their next clue. For the Speed Bump in this leg, Henry and Jennifer had to search the area for the local antiques shop and were both required to eat 1.5 kg of warm river snails; once complete they would receive the next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 6 (Zhejiang → Anhui)

For one of the Detour choices in Huangshan City, each team member had to learn and perform several Kunqu Opera moves.

Airdates: September 30, 2012 (ICS); October 6, 2012 (DragonTV)

In this leg's Speed Bump Zhang Yelin and Li Yang were required to transport 10 kg of Hay and Grass to the opposite side of the village to the farmer using the traditional baskets provided. Once complete they received their next clue and were allowed to continue racing. In the Detour teams had to choose between Food Stall or Performance Hall. In Food Stall teams had to make their way by taxi, and by foot to the east side of the Tunxi Old Street and had to locate the Tofu vendor. Once found they then had to learn how to prepare a local dish called Hairy Tofu, and were then required to select a marked stall and sell 100 yuan worth of Tofu. Once teams had sold the required amount of Tofu, they then had to donate the money back to the Tofu Vendor in order to receive their next clue. In Performance Hall teams had to travel by taxi to the Tunxi Hot Dishes Restaurant and were required to change into traditional outfits and watch and learn 4 minutes of traditional Kunqu Opera moves, before having to perform these moves in front of the director. If teams performed them correctly they received their next clue. In the Roadblock both team members had to make their way up the mountain path to the marked area. But the team member doing the Roadblock had to make their way up a steep path to the top of the waterfall and was required to repel 120m down the waterfall into the water and swim to safety to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 7 (Anhui → Jiangsu)

The Nanjing Olympic Sports Center was the pitstop location for this leg of the race.

Airdates: October 7, 2012 (ICS); October 13, 2012 (DragonTV)

In this Roadblock, one team member had to ascend to the 13th floor of the Hilton hotel and put on a chef's outfit. Then they had to properly prepare a signature dish, using only a finished example as a reference. In this leg's Detour, teams had to choose between Screw This and Scrap That. Both tasks had teams entering a warehouse of the railway factory and putting on safety gear. In Screw This, teams had to use screws to properly secure 87 sections of a high-speed railway track. In Scrap That, teams had to load scrap metal into bins and transport them across the large warehouse to a dumping site. After making six trips each, teams would receive their next clue.

Additional task

Leg 8 (Jiangsu → Taiwan)

For one of this leg's Detour choices, teams were required to create and fly a Sky Lantern.

Airdates: October 14, 2012 (ICS); October 20, 2012 (DragonTV)

In this leg's Detour teams had to choose between Take Flight or Hang Tight. In Take Flight teams were required to follow the train tracks to the Three Sisters Sky Lantern Shop. After observing how to create a Sky Lantern, teams were tasked with creating a Sky Lantern out of rice paper using the materials provided. Once teams had created the lantern they then had to light the candle at the base and take their Sky Lantern outside to fly. Should teams correctly assemble their lantern and it flies they would receive their next clue. Should teams incorrectly assemble the lantern and it not fly, teams had to create a new lantern from scratch. In Hang Tight teams were required to make their way to Jingan Suspension Bridge and hang 150 Bamboo Chimes from the bridge, and with the final chime they had to write their own wish to receive their next clue. Should any of the chimes drop into the water, teams would receive a 20-minute time penalty before being allowed to continue the task. In the Roadblock the team member choosing to do the roadblock was required to wait at the designated area marked with an X, whilst the other team member traveled by taxi to the Paragliding point and were required to paraglide to their teammate below to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 9 (Taiwan → Guizhou)

Teams visited the Langde Village during this leg of the race.

Airdates: October 21, 2012 (ICS); October 27, 2012 (DragonTV)

In the Detour, teams had to choose between Stack It and Catch It. In Stack It, teams had to build hay into a haystack by following the methods of Miao farmers. Once the properly-made stack reached a certain height, teams would receive their next clue. In Catch It, teams had to participate in a Miao wedding tradition by catching 10 live ducks with their bare hands. Once they had successfully caught 10 ducks and put them into a container, they would get their next clue. In the Roadblock, one team member had to engage in yet another Miao wedding tradition. They had to complete a puzzle containing a picture of a Miao bride. They then had to find the woman depicted in the image and collect pieces of her wedding outfit from a large selection of clothes. Once the bride had dressed in the proper dress, teams would get their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 10 (Guizhou → Yunnan)

The Three Pagodas Plaza was the Pit Stop location for this leg of the race.

Airdates: October 28, 2012 (ICS); November 3, 2012 (DragonTV)

For this leg's Speed Bump, Janelle and Karin had to drink 2 pitchers of Cow Milk to receive their next clue and be allowed to continue racing. In the Detour, teams had to choose between Bride or Ride. In Bride teams had to enter the city and locate several pairs of actors. With only 1 wearing the complete costume, teams then had to search the studio grounds for the actresses 5 missing bridal costume pieces, and once found had to bring them back to the required area. They then were required to dress the actress to the satisfaction of the actor to receive their next clue. In Ride teams had to make their way to the West Gate of the Cinema City and locate a wanted poster of a picture of a fugitive and a list of his crimes. Teams then were required to memorise the lines and then assume the roles of the Jailer and the Prisoner and dress in costume. The Jailer then had to transport the prisoner in a paddy wagon to the gate of the palace and once they arrived had to recite their lines to the court official correctly to receive their next clue. If teams performed their lines incorrectly, they were required to head back to the wanted poster and restart the task. In the Roadblock, one team member was required to select one 7 piece marble geometric puzzle and create a square to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 11 (Yunnan)

Teams paid homage to the film Five Golden Flowers by catching butterflies at the Butterfly Spring.

Airdates: November 4, 2012 (ICS); November 10, 2012 (DragonTV)

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to rock climb up a steep cliff face to reach a basket of medicine at the top, recalling the time-honored tradition of climbing cliffs to retrieve medicinal herbs. In the Detour, teams had to choose between Teas and Seas. In Teas, teams entered the village and had to watch a tea-making ceremony at the Linden Center, after which they would taste three different teas. They then had to enter a different room and pick out these three teas from a selection of cups using only their senses of taste and smell. In Seas, teams traveled to the shores of Erhai Lake, where they would have to use a rowboat to deliver a cormorant to a fishing boat on the lake. They would exchange the bird for a basket of fish, which they could return to shore and exchange for their next clue.

Additional task

Leg 12 (Yunnan → Sichuan)

Teams visited the Temple of the Marquis of Wu during the final leg of the race.

Airdates: November 11, 2012 (ICS); November 17, 2012 (DragonTV)

In this leg's Roadblock one team member had to make their way through the Huanglonxi Historic Town to the Lonpan Square, and were then required to locate their team of dragon dancers who each had an image of a previously eliminated team on their arm. They then were required to dress in a traditional dragon dancer costume and arrange their dancers in the order of elimination at which city of the previous teams. Once complete the team member had to observe the dragon dancers performance and then join in, taking the role of the Dragons Tail. Once the team member performed the routine correctly, they received their next clue. In this leg's second Roadblock one team member had to tackle the Hua Rong Path, to do this, they had to re arrange several large blocks on a grid to guide the Cao Cao block to the end of the path to receive their next clue.

Additional tasks

References

  1. ↑ "China Rush 3 Applications". Shanghai Media Group. December 1, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  2. ↑ "China Rush 3 Applications Update". Shanghai Media Group. Feb 16, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
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