Various camping equipment products are displayed at the first World Camp Expo. [Photo/WeChat ID: anjifb]

The inaugural World Camp Expo took place from Nov 7 to 9 in Anji county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.

As China's first global camp industry exchange platform, the event, themed "One World, One Camp", brought together industry leaders, experts, and company representatives from over 30 countries and regions to explore innovative paths for high-quality development in the camp industry.

"We estimate there are over 100,000 camps worldwide. Through WCE, we aim to connect domestic outdoor products with these global camps, creating significant industry opportunities," said Ding Shuo, a core initiator of WCE.

The conference area hosted high-level roundtable discussions, where global industry representatives shared insights on topics such as global camp trends, outdoor education innovations, and eco-tourism.

"I'm interested in how other countries operate in these fields and the possibilities for cooperation and development," said Yang Lin, founder of the Actioner Group.

The World Camp Expo attracts over 200 international buyers. [Photo/WeChat ID: anjifb]

The exhibition area, spanning over 10,000 square meters, featured more than 200 exhibitors showing products and services including camping equipment, campsite design, and smart campsite systems. 

The Anji Cultural Tourism Exhibition Zone has showcased local sustainable development solutions for the camping industry and become a focal point.

The expo also welcomed over 200 international buyers from 20 countries and regions, offering an important platform for international cooperation.