This immersive journey is designed for travel industry professionals to experience firsthand the diverse tourism resources, cultural heritage, and business opportunities that China offers. The trip includes site visits, networking events, and participation in major tourism conferences, fostering collaboration and deeper connections between Ireland and China.
Itinerary Highlights:
- Beijing (May 31 – June 3):
- Welcome and check-in
- Choice of themed sightseeing routes, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Fahai Temple, Shougang Park, Yanqi Lake, Mutianyu Great Wall, and more
- Visits to innovative attractions like Xiaomi Auto Super Factory and POP LAND
- Attendance at the 2025 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference and B2B networking session
- Hangzhou (June 4 – June 7):
- High-speed train to Huzhou, then transfer to Wuzhen for a cultural immersion in ancient water towns
- Explore Xiaoshan District’s tourism resources and high-tech enterprises
- Participate in the 2025 Global Travel Agents Development Conference of Hangzhou
- Discover UNESCO sites: Liangzhu Museum, West Lake, Feilaifeng Scenic Area, and Lingyin Temple
- Experience the Grand Canal and local cultural performances
- Sanya (June 7 – June 10):
- Welcome banquet and participation in the 2025 Overseas Travel Agents Marketing Campaign of Hainan
- Choice of activity routes:
- Water sports, yacht tour, South China Sea Guanyin, and hotel site inspections
- Tropical rainforest adventure, hot spring hotel visits, and ethnic minority village experiences
- Networking cocktail and fireworks by the sea
- Departure of delegates
