China’s robot-powered factories turn hi-tech production lines into tourist spots

China's Robot-Powered Factories: A New Tourist Attraction

China's advanced manufacturing sector is emerging as a growth driver for the travel industry.

Xiaomi opened its car production facilities to the public in April 2024, turning a once-secretive factory floor into a popular attraction in Beijing.

The company 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,"

A female internet user shared her experience on the social media platform RedNote.

Author's summary: China's robot-powered factories become tourist spots with Xiaomi increasing public tours.

South China Morning Post — 2025-10-29