The BBC has confirmed the return of the popular reality competition Race Across the World, which will air later this month.
Last year, viewers were captivated as 10 contestants journeyed from Japan to Indonesia with minimal funds.
This year, it's been revealed that the teams will be traversing three of Asia's most diverse countries - China, Nepal, and India.
Starting at The Great Wall of China, five new teams will have to cover a distance of 14,000km to reach the finish line at Kanniyakumari, the southernmost point of India.
However, the journey won't be straightforward as they'll have to navigate without their phones or bank cards. The only money they'll have is equivalent to the cost of a flight along the route, reports Wales Online.
Launching on April 23, BBC audiences will meet sisters Elizabeth and Letitia, and former married couple Yin and Gaz.
Also participating in the gruelling race are brothers Brian and Melvyn, teenage couple Fin and Sioned and mother-son duo Caroline and Tom.
Each team will be tested to their limits as they navigate the route on a budget, working en route to supplement their funds.
With only one team able to secure the whopping cash prize of £20,000, the race is certainly on.
Last year, BBC viewers watched best friends Owen and Alfie clinch victory, making them the youngest-ever winners.
Mother-daughter duo Eugenie and Isabel were hot on their heels, finishing just eight minutes behind them.
When quizzed on his victory in the competition, Owen remarked: "Doing it was such a big thing. Getting on it was such a big part of it and doing it was such a big part of it.
"And then, I don't know the winning just feels like an add-on even though the winning is technically the biggest part of it. I don't know, you can't really digest it."
Alfie chimed in with his thoughts, adding: "I think it just feels complete, to be honest. It feels like we took home some incredible memories, unbelievable experiences.
"We did this once in a lifetime thing with each other, being the youngest two to ever do it. And then to win it as well, I mean, it's incredible."
Owen also shared the reaction of his family upon hearing the news: "My dad looked like he'd seen a ghost! My dog seemed pretty happy too!" he said, adding that his mum couldn't help but cry at the announcement.
Race Across the World, Wednesday 23rd April, 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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