FN ISI Export Format VR 1.0 PT J TI History, current situation and potential of mountain biking in Switzerland AF Li, Junbiao AU Li, J AB In recent years, China's tourism industry has developed rapidly. Mountain biking, however, hasn't yet become a tourist attraction. It is practised by few clubs and its enrolled members. To check out the potential and challenges of introducing mountain biking into the Chinese market, this bachelor thesis analyses the Swiss experience, its history and its current situation. Through literature reviews, qualitative interviews, and case studies of specific destinations, the different forms, target groups, and the preconditions for establishing attractive mountain biking offers are studied. Based on these findings, conclusions are drawn for the development of products and the management of destinations in a way suitable to future Chinese bikers. ER