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A man in southern China who took his 10-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son on an 800km walk to toughen them up has been praised on social media.

A man has embarked on an 800-kilometre journey across China with his 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son to toughen them up. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

The father, surnamed Wu, and his two children started their month-long trek from the Baoan District in Shenzhen, southern China, on July 17 and ended it on August 17 in Changsha in the country's central Hunan province, according to a report in Jimu News.

"I had not expected they would carry it through to the end. I feel relieved and proud of them," Wu told the media.

The sister and brother duo have become more independent as a result of their experience, according to their mother. Photo: Handout

Wu said that because he is usually busy with his driving school business in Shenzhen, he spends little time with his children.

Two years ago, he had an idea to take them back to his hometown in Hunan by foot, but did not see it through at that time because of the children's young age.

"I wanted to strengthen their minds through the hiking experience," he said.

"My children tend to give up easily and shy away from challenges. I wanted them to be persistent and form a habit of finishing what they start."

On the trip, Wu carried a 10 kg pack on his back while the children each carried a 5 kg bag. They walked at least 23km every day.

He encouraged the children to carry on during the trip.

"When I noticed they were tired, I would tell them they were stronger than their Dad," he said.

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"The longer distance they walked, the more sense of achievement they had."

Wu said the youngsters did not suffer from foot blisters, but he did.

He set a daily expenses figure for the children and if they exceeded it they had to pay the difference out of their own pocket money.

At 1.30am on August 17, the trio arrived at Changsha South railway station, where Wu's wife, Wang, had been waiting for them.

"At first, I did not agree with the hiking plan. The weather was so hot and there was also the safety issue. But the three of them all agreed, so I had to say yes. I worried about them every day," Wang was quoted as saying.

"I think the hike changed the children. My daughter is not as finicky as before while my son is more independent. I hope their journey will benefit their development," she said.

"These two kids are awesome! Their father is responsible for taking good care of them during the journey," said one online observer.

While another said: "What a great father! The success in education is better than the success in earning money."

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Editor: Crystal H