China's Robot-Powered Factories
China's advanced manufacturing sector is emerging as a growth driver in the travel industry.
A company recently opened its car production facilities to the public, turning a once-secretive factory floor into a popular attraction in Beijing.
Xiaomi plans to increase public tours to 111 sessions a month in November.
- Hashtags like "factory tours", "industrial tourism", and "super factory visits" have gone viral on social media.
- Young people are sharing videos from production sites, with tens of thousands applying for each open-house event.
"Tens of thousands apply for each open-house event. After waiting over half a year and applying over ten times, I finally got selected,"
Author's summary: China's robot-powered factories attract tourists.