China’s Factory Tours: The Cool New Way to Spend the Spring Festival!
Hey there! Have you ever wondered how your favorite gadgets or snacks are made? 🏭 Well, in China, kids and teens are choosing to find out during the Spring Festival! Instead of going to regular tourist spots, many are visiting factories and tech hubs to see how things are made. Isn’t that cool?
What’s the Buzz About Factory Tours?
This Chinese New Year, more people than ever decided to explore behind the scenes at factories. In Beijing alone, over 300,000 people booked industrial tours during the eight-day holiday! 😮 That’s like filling up thousands of school buses with kids excited to see machines and robots in action.
A Peek Inside Xiaomi’s Factory
Have you heard of Xiaomi? They’re a big tech company known for making cool smartphones and even electric cars! 🚗 Their factory in Beijing was super popular. Visitors got to see how cars are made from start to finish—welding, painting, assembling, and even quality checks. Imagine seeing robots and engineers working together to build amazing cars!
Exploring China’s Industrial Past
Another awesome place is the Shougang Park in western Beijing. It used to be a huge steel factory but has now turned into a fun place for events and tours. In 2024, over 13 million people visited! That’s like the entire population of some countries! 🏙️
Learning About Dairy at Yili
Do you like milk and ice cream? 🥛🍦 The Yili Group is one of China’s biggest dairy companies, based in Hohhot, the capital of north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. They’ve been offering tours since 2005, and nearly 3 billion people have visited! Visitors learn how milk is processed and how delicious dairy products are made.
Why Are Factory Tours So Popular?
This trend is growing because people are curious and want to learn new things. Plus, with more than 2.3 billion trips made during the Chinese New Year holiday, everyone is looking for new and exciting experiences! 🎉
More Fun Ahead!
The fun doesn’t stop there. China has announced two extra public holidays in 2025—one more day for the Spring Festival and another for the May Labor Day holiday. That means even more time to explore and learn! 🗓️
So, next time you’re thinking about a fun trip, why not consider a factory tour? You might just discover something amazing! 🌟
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China's factory tours emerge as new travel trend in Spring Festival
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