China - February 11, 2025 Industrial tourism thrives in central Chinese manufacturing hub Changsha (Voice_over) This is an industrial park for Broad Group Co,. Ltd, and also the headquarter of the Group. It is the first science and technology park named after an enterprise in China. People can visit the enterprise's product exhibition halls, R&D centers and other areas to learn about the company's corporate culture of innovation and environmental protection, while enjoying the beautiful scenery. (Sound_bite) Tang Jianguo, Head, Study Travel Department, Yuanda Technology Group: "Yuanda Science Park Industrial Tourism begun in 2016. Visitors can get direct contact with advanced inventions including our high-tech central air-conditioner, intelligent detection platform and cutting-edge construction materials." (Voice_over) Here, interesting science education courses also enhance people's awareness of the technology for clean air. The greenery of the park is also compelling. Nearly 70 percent of the land here is utilized as ecological reserves and organic farms, making it the least factory-like factory. And not far from here is an industrial park of Chinese machinery giant Sany Group. Another group of tourists are just witnessing the birth of a super intelligent heavy truck. On its production line here, these dancing robot arms tell the story of a global leading manufacturer of concrete machinery. (Sound_bite) Cao Yan, General Manager, Industrial Tourism Project, Sany Group: "In addition to factory visits, we also have projects like creative programming, 5G smart heavy truck unmanned driving." (Voice_over) Instead of these hardcore manufacturing spots, there are also alternative destinations for a different experience. Meitanba county, named after coal, has hundreds of years of history in mining. Now, this old coal county has transformed into a cultural heritage park. (Sound_bite) Zhu Shuangzhi, Operating Manager, Meitanba Coal Heritage Park, Ningxiang City: "What we can see here are the tools and equipment used in coal mining before, as well as some mining scenes that we have restored. Our county used to have four state-owned coal mines, which were closed in 2014 to adapt to the development of society. Now, our park is used to commemorate the efforts of the older generation and the 'Black Gold' era." (Voice_over) Changsha opened eight new routes to the public with various themes to warm-up industrial tourism across the city. These themes include manufacturing, cultural heritage, food industries and aerospace. The economic benefits brought by this emerging way of tourism goes beyond ticket sales revenue. The intangible benefits of attracting potential consumers and cultivating future talents will also be invaluable in the long run. [Restriction: No access Chinese mainland]