Zhu Zhengting Photo: Courtesy of Wei Le

Chinese star and singer Zhu Zhengting will join the cast of upcoming travel show Original Aspiration on the Road, the show's production company announced on Sunday. 

Zhu will join five other celebrities, who will be announced soon, to travel to popular tourist areas near where they grew up. 

Chen Ruifeng, the show's general producer, said that the show will focus on the original aspirations that motivated these stars to find their place in the world. The show, set to air this year,  will then expand from there on to culture and travel.

A native of East China's Anhui Province, Zhu said he hopes to introduce the beautiful scenic vistas of his hometown and yummy food to audiences. He added that he also hopes his fans will be able to learn something good about himself and that he will grow into a better person with their support. 

The star noted that for the upcoming Spring Festival, he plans to head back home and spend time with his family.