An educational tour in Foton manufacturing plant in Shandong province, China (Photo: IlocosNorte/Flickr.com, distributed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Meanwhile, Jiangnan Shipyard have welcomed thousands of visitors, developed 20 workshops on the history of shipbuilding, manufacturing technology, and maritime culture since the company launched its industry tour. It has received 180,000 visits, 40% of which were from students. Visitors said their experience at the shipyard has deepened their understanding of their nation’s strength, which aligns with China’s goal when it first developed industrial tourism.

In Southwest China, visitors can experience traditional cuisine through vivid 3D technology at the Huang Shang Huang food factory in Nanchang, Jiangxi. The factory has welcomed more than one million visitors since its launch.