People flock to sleep-in contests in China.

A Chinese park is holding a "sleep challenge," in which participants simply need to fall asleep and wake up naturally, with the top prize reaching 3,000 yuan.

A park in Shanghai, China, is recruiting participants for a sleeping contest. Photo: HK01.

According to Jimu News , the event will take place in a park in Chongming District, Shanghai, China, on Saturdays from March 21st to April 26th, and on May 2nd and 3rd. Each session is limited to a maximum of 50 participants, with a registration fee of 299 yuan. Applicants must be between 18 and 50 years old and in good health.

The organizers provided professional sleep tracking devices and instructed participants to wear them as directed. The judging results were based on objective data collected from these devices.

During the exam, participants are not allowed to use electronic devices such as phones for entertainment, chat, or eat. The use of sleep aids is also prohibited.

The person with the highest sleep score will receive the title of "Best Sleeper" along with a prize of 3,000 yuan. Those who can fall asleep immediately will receive 2,000 yuan. In addition, a total prize of 10,000 yuan will be divided among contestants who fully comply with the rules and participate until the end of the program.

According to park representatives, each participant will be provided with a tent and bed in the designated area, competing in a separate space. The public can watch but are not allowed into the competition area. According to the event's customer service department, all spots for March 21st are already filled.

A competition to find the best sleeper was held at Yeouido Hangang Park (Seoul, South Korea) in 2024. Photo: Korea Times.

China is not the first country to hold a sleeping contest. In 2024, South Korea held a similar contest on the Han River at Yeouido Park (Seoul).

The 120 participants, mostly office workers and students with little free time, wore their most comfortable clothing and lay down on benches at the exam site, attempting to fall into a deep sleep.

To add to the challenge, the organizers tickled the contestants' noses, cheeks, and hands with feathers. Most players scratched lightly and went back to sleep. However, some were disqualified for not being able to stop laughing.

The winner of the "good sleep" contest was contestant number 56 - Yang Seo Hee, a 20-year-old university student. She came to the contest wearing comfortable athletic wear and carrying a teddy bear.

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