Pack your virtual backpacks, wanderlusters! The 15th China Tourism Day launches on May 19 with a fresh twist on ancient adventures. This year’s theme – "Ningbo, Where Your China Journey Begins" – channels the spirit of Xu Xiake, the 17th-century travel writer often called China’s answer to Marco Polo 🧭📜.
Ningbo, a coastal city steeped in history, will spotlight its maritime heritage through interactive exhibits, AR-enhanced temple tours, and food trails featuring Ming Dynasty recipes (think: 400-year-old dumpling hacks 🥟). Local organizers promise "a bridge between dynasties and TikTok trends," blending traditional tea ceremonies with Instagrammable light installations.
Pro tip for culture buffs: The event coincides with newly opened access to Tianyige Library, Asia’s oldest private book repository. Imagine shelves of ancient manuscripts meeting AI-powered translation tools – history just got a software update! 💻📚
