The advanced manufacturing sector is fast emerging as the travel industry's latest growth driver.
Xiaomi opened part of its car production facilities to the public in April 2024, turning a once-secretive factory floor into one of Beijing's hottest new attractions.
The company now plans to increase public tours to 111 sessions a month in November.
"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 on the social media platform RedNote.
Author's summary: China's robot-powered factories attract tourists.