Beijing - China
In China, technology is no longer something that visitors see behind exhibition glass; Rather, it became part of the journey itself. A tourist's day may begin with a visit to a historical site, then move on to taking a self-driving taxi, watching a drone deliver food, or interacting with a human robot inside a store or restaurant.

These experiences reveal a new tourism pattern that attracts travelers looking for the future, after travel companies added electric car factories, artificial intelligence laboratories, and robotics centers to their programs, in addition to traditional landmarks.

From curiosity to integrated industry

These tours were initially intended for investors and professional delegations, but they began to attract families, students and independent tourists. Some companies organize trips lasting between three and five days, including visits to companies such as Alibaba, BYD, and Unitree, with direct meetings with their officials.

According to a report by the “Rest of World” website, one of the companies received more than a thousand visitors within 18 months, while the cost of some specialized tours reaches about 9 thousand dollars. Rest of World

Hangzhou puts the future on the map
Hangzhou seeks to turn innovation into a buy-and-try tourism product. It has launched 20 technical sites and 20 educational paths, combining ancient Liangzhou ruins with artificial intelligence and robotics centers, and has also launched products such as smart glasses and artificial intelligence-powered exoskeletons.

The city aims to attract more than 10 million visitors annually to its technical experiences, including more than 100,000 foreign visitors. Hangzhou Government

Technology as an attractive force

Wu Liyun, professor of tourism and culture at the University of International Studies in Beijing, says that China's strength lies not only in its innovations, but in its transfer to daily life; From electronic payment and instant translation to smart transportation and robotics.

Which makes China offer Arab and international tourists a different experience that combines history, culture and innovation in one trip, especially in Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen. With 22.91 million entry trips for foreign visitors recorded during the first half of 2026, “technology tourism” seems likely to become one of the new faces of China globally. China National Immigration Administration