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一 | 　　运动后的那一口冰爽，几乎是身体最诚实的本能——酣畅淋漓之后，冰凉的气泡在舌尖炸开，清爽感顺着喉咙一路蔓延，整个人像被按下了重启键。

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Foreign tourists explore customized clothing services at the South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market in Shanghai. Photo: VCG
For many overseas travelers arriving in Shanghai, the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower are no longer the first stops on their itineraries. Instead, they head straight to the South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market, where custom-tailored outfits have become a signature experience driving "Chinamaxxing," a viral lifestyle trend popular among global travelers.
The market buzzed with energy, with conversations in various foreign languages echoing across storefronts, when a Global Times reporter visited it on a work day.
Tourists from different countries take body measurements, browse design references, and discuss tailoring preferences with local shopkeepers.
Evolving from the time-honored Dongjiadu cloth market, the area now hosts more than 280 fabric vendors and tailor studios, forming a complete industrial ecosystem for custom apparel.
Inside one local shop, two foreign tourists excitedly tried on a series of Tang-style garments, taking photos of their favorite looks before professional tailors record precise measurements for their custom-fit clothing.
Gabbo, an Italian traveler, told the Global Times that he first discovered the market through TikTok and Instagram. As silk markets in Shanghai have grown popular among Italian tourists, he and his travel companion Nicco came specifically to shop for authentic traditional Chinese garments and premium silk pieces.
"I picked out a brown Tang-style jacket and a white shirt, while Nicole got matching white shorts. We wanted to try something new and plan to wear our custom outfits out tonight because the styles are very fashionable," Gabbo said. "The bespoke measuring service is professional and thoughtful, and the whole shopping experience has been wonderful."
Intl tourists emerge as a major force
Benefiting from China's visa-free policy covering Italy, the pair only needed to submit standard tourist documents for entry. They plan to stay in China for roughly two weeks to explore local culture and lifestyles.
Local tailor shop owners have witnessed a striking surge in overseas customer demand. Driven by expanded visa-free policies and viral social media exposure, growing numbers of foreign tourists come to the market for original Chinese-style custom clothing.
According to shop owner Li, international visitors now account for 30 to 40 percent of her clientele, a dramatic reversal from previous years when domestic customers dominated orders.
"We source fabrics directly from suppliers and hire in-house tailors to eliminate middleman markups. Our bespoke pieces cost only one-third of similar custom outfits in Western countries," Li explained. The shop also offers expedited services tailored for short-stay travelers, allowing visitors to pick up finished garments within days.
All garments feature original in-house designs that retain classic Tang-style outlines with soft, wearable color tones suitable for daily wear. Many foreign customers style the traditional jackets with casual trousers and sneakers, creating unique, modern outfits that blend Eastern aesthetics and Western casual fashion, Li said.
Qian, another tailor with 20 years of industry experience, has also seen robust growth in overseas orders, with her annual order volume rising 20 percent year-on-year.
Most foreign visitors come for custom-tailored suits and enjoy the full immersive bespoke production process. Her workshop divides labor for suits, shirts and dresses to boost efficiency, once completing a full set of custom clothes and delivering them to a tourist's hotel by 10 p.m. on the very day of ordering. The studio also accepts personalized design drafts brought by international visitors.
Backed by the mature textile supply chain of the Yangtze River Delta, hand-tailored suits at the market cost merely one-quarter of equivalent bespoke outfits in Europe, with 24-hour rush order services available. This year, market foot traffic has increased roughly 30 percent year-on-year, with foreign shoppers making up 60 percent of all customers, the Global Times learned from the market.
Behind the change are China's visa-free policies. China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy covering 55 countries has greatly facilitated cross-border travel. Official data shows China received 22.91 million inbound foreign visits in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 20.4 percent, China Media Group reported.
From short-term visits to lasting influence

Boosted by China's visa-free policies, the social media trend "Chinamaxxing" has gone viral worldwide. Easier cross-border travel has allowed young foreigners to immerse themselves deeply in authentic Chinese lifestyles, including traditional fitness practices, Chinese dramas and local food culture.
Beyond garment customization, Shanghai's inbound tourism experience sector continues to expand. Spring Travel recently launched hands-on traditional snack workshops for foreign visitors, focusing on wonton and spring roll making. Tourists can cook, taste homemade snacks and learn the cultural stories behind local cuisine.
The workshops have received visitor groups from the US, Brazil and Australia and earned wide praise, the Global Times learned from Spring Travel.
Sugiurat Akuto, one foreign participant, said that making Shanghai snacks left him with precious travel memories. Before leaving China, he asked chefs for original recipes, hoping to recreate authentic Chinese delicacies at home and share his unique Shanghai travel experience with family and friends.
Unlike disposable souvenir purchases during routine sightseeing, custom-tailored clothes and learnable cultural skills turn short travel experiences into enduring cross-cultural connections. "These custom outfits will remain precious memories for decades. Even 20 years later, we will still remember custom-tailoring clothes in China. Every time I see these garments in my wardrobe, I will recall this special trip," Gabbo said, adding that distinctive local custom pieces are far more valuable than ordinary travel souvenirs.
Industry analysts note that the Chinamaxxing phenomenon marks a structural upgrade in China's inbound tourism consumption. Driven by optimized visa policies, foreign travelers are shifting from superficial landmark sightseeing to high-value, personalized immersive experiences. Longer stays and upgraded consumption drive coordinated growth of modern service industries and inject new vitality into China's service economy.
Research by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce shows that inbound tourists who opt for customized consumption stay an average of six to seven days in Shanghai, more than double the city's average 3.21-day stay for general foreign visitors.
Current cultural tourism experiential products represent only the initial stage of this emerging industry. China's rich cultural resources can be continuously developed into high-quality, replicable tourism offerings for global audiences, Zhang Yi, CEO of iiMedia Research, told the Global Times on Tuesday.
Most importantly, the Chinamaxxing trend boosts people‑to‑people exchanges. One‑off on‑site travel purchases translate into steady overseas demand and repeat orders, helping international audiences gain deeper insight into China's charm, Zhang noted.
。可几乎同时，大脑会跳出来泼一盆冷水：刚才那一小时的有氧，热量是不是白费了?这份“想要”与“犹豫”之间的拉扯，几乎是每个运动爱好者都绕不开的内心戏。

三 | 　　其实，运动后并非不能喝啤酒，关键在于“喝什么”。如果那杯酒本身足够轻盈，它就不必被当作一道非此即彼的取舍题。

四 | 青岛轻干，正是从这个需求里长出来的产品。运动后想喝啤酒又怕白练？青岛轻干让运动后的快乐，不必纠结　　一、青岛轻干：运动后的“轻盈”选择　　1、0糖，有国标可依　　根据国家标准GB 28050《食品安全国家标准预包装食品营养标签通则》，液体食品每100ml含糖量不高于0.5克才可标注“0糖”。青岛轻干实测每100ml酒液含糖量远低于国家0糖标准。　　而且这种“0糖”是从酿造源头实现的，不是添加代糖的结果。

五 | 那它是怎么做到的?根据GB/T 4927《啤酒质量要求》，干啤酒的真正(实际)发酵度不低于72%。青岛轻干的发酵度≥72%，这个高发酵度意味着麦汁中的可发酵糖被酵母更大限度地转化为酒精和二氧化碳，残留糖分极低。

六 | 　　2、29kcal/100ml，比苹果热量还低　　每100ml青岛轻干酒液热量为29kcal。据《中国食物成分表》(标准版第6版第1册)，苹果每100g热量为52kcal。也就是说，喝100ml青岛轻干的热量比吃100g苹果还要低。　　对于刚完成一小时中等强度运动的人来说，这个热量增量完全在可控区间，不必因为一罐啤酒就打乱整天的能量账本。　　3、为什么它喝起来不寡淡? 　　0糖轻卡的啤酒常见的痛点是口感寡淡。青岛轻干在几个层面做了平衡：　　在酵母层面，选育了具有葡萄糖阻遏耐受特性的高发酵度酵母菌株，通过饱和充氧和阶梯控温发酵，驱动酵母更大限度消耗可发酵糖。　　在风味层面，优选搭配具有清新水果风味的特种酒花，并采用多段添加及晚加酒花工艺，更大限度保留酒花中的果香成分。　　在口感层面，通过精细控制麦汁溶氧与发酵温度曲线，实现酒液醇酯平衡。　　最终青岛轻干呈现的是一种干净、利落、不甜腻的清新酒花果香——既满足了运动后不想摄入甜腻感的需求，又避免了“淡而无味”的体验。　　二、三种时刻，一瓶青岛轻干刚刚好　　健身房更衣室，晚上八点。最后一组动作做完，淋浴换好衣服，走出健身房。门口的便利店冰柜里，青岛轻干安静地待在货架上。拉开拉环，清冽的酒花果香气息混着碳酸感滑过喉咙，没有甜腻的黏着感，收尾干净。29kcal/100ml的热量，对于刚消耗完热量的人来说，是一个完全可以接受的范围。