Ningbo to host cultural and tourism feast
The 10th Zhejiang Book Fair, the 10th Maritime Silk Road Culture and Tourism Expo, and the 10th Ningbo International Tourism Expo will be held from Oct 24 to 26 at the Ningbo International Conference and Exhibition Center.
Covering over 40,000 square meters — a 33 percent increase from last year — the event will bring together more than 500 exhibitors to showcase books, creative design, intangible heritage, and tourism products.
The previous Zhejiang Book Fair. [Photo/cnnb.com.cn]
The Zhejiang Book Fair will feature over 200,000 books, 10 themed pavilions, and appearances by 50 leading authors, including winners of the Mao Dun Literature Prize. New highlights include an exhibition of vintage comics and rare traditional Chinese medicine books from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911), as well as a reading night market open until 8:30 pm.
The previous Maritime Silk Road Culture and Tourism Expo. [Photo/cnnb.com.cn]
The Maritime Silk Road Culture and Tourism Expo will spotlight cultural and technological innovation with digital twin reconstructions, AI-guided tours, and VR experiences. Nearly 200 enterprises and 20 themed sections — including Central and Eastern Europe pavilion — will participate.
The previous Ningbo International Tourism Expo. [Photo/cnnb.com.cn]
The Ningbo International Tourism Expo will feature cultural exchange and travel deals. Visitors can explore travel routes, artistic crafts, and special airfare promotions on nearly 50 routes.
These three exhibitions now form a unified cultural showcase, inviting visitors to experience the joy of reading, creativity, and travel — all in one grand event.