Connecting Ireland and China through heritage, tourism and trusted partnerships
ICCTA is a non-profit Sino-Irish cultural and tourism exchange platform. We support cultural activities, intangible heritage exchange, tourism promotion, city and institutional partnerships, delegation visits and FAM trips.
Culture and tourism as a practical bridge
Founded in 2015, the Ireland China Culture and Tourism Association promotes mutual understanding, people-to-people exchange and practical cooperation between Ireland and China.
Our work connects individuals, communities, businesses, schools and universities, tourism professionals and public institutions through real events, cultural travel, heritage showcases and long-term cooperation programmes.
Heritage exchange, tourism promotion and trusted local support
ICCTA creates settings where people can meet, learn, travel and build trust across Ireland and China.
Culture and heritage
We support Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival, St. Patrick's Day, intangible cultural heritage showcases and traditional craft exchange.
Tourism cooperation
We help shape destination campaigns, tourism information, city-branding partnerships and industry-facing opportunities for both markets.
Delegations and FAM trips
We support cultural exchange delegations, travel trade visits, familiarisation trips and programme coordination between Ireland and China.
Ireland and Northern Ireland local expertise
ICCTA has access to a curated guide and local expert network across Ireland and Northern Ireland. For delegations, FAM trips, group visits and tourism partners, we can help match the right local guides, bilingual support and cultural interpreters on request.
Practical cooperation between Ireland and China
ICCTA helps shape cultural exchange, tourism promotion, delegation visits, FAM trips, guide support and selected partner-facilitation formats in a clear and workable way.
For destinations and institutions
We help connect local partners, suitable audiences and public-facing activity.
For delegations and visitors
We can support planning, local context, cultural interpretation and trusted on-the-ground coordination.
For longer-term programmes
Events, newsletters, case studies and media updates can all help one activity keep creating value afterwards.
Irish intangible cultural heritage in China, 2025
ICCTA supported Irish cultural heritage exchange in Beijing through public presentation, private cultural networking, performer coordination and media storytelling.
This case shows how heritage exchange, tourism storytelling and partner engagement can work together through ICCTA's cultural tourism platform.
- Irish harp, Uilleann pipes, Gaelic games and rural heritage storytelling.
- Public cultural presentation and partner-facing event preparation.
- Photos, video and case-page material that continue to support future programmes and partnerships.
Let each activity continue to speak for itself
ICCTA brings together events, newsletters, case studies and video updates so useful work can stay visible after the day itself.
- Events create visibility and partner touchpoints.
- Newsletters turn seasonal activity into a clear public archive.
- Photos and video help future audiences understand the context and quality of the work.
Key areas of the association
Cultural tours and travel guidance
Culture-first journey ideas, tourism information and cooperation entry points.
Events
Community celebrations, cultural showcases, heritage exchange and industry-facing activities.
News and updates
Association activity, newsletters and cooperation highlights from the ICCTA network.
Featured tours, events and news
Explore selected journeys, upcoming programmes and recent updates from ICCTA's cultural tourism exchange network.
Featured Tours
Peak Taiwan: 6-Day Five-Star Slow Travel
A refined 6-day Taiwan slow journey weaving together Taipei old streets, Sun Moon Lake luxury, Hehuan Mountain stargazing, Taichung food culture, Buddhist architecture and sound-healing mindfulness.
Beijing & Xi’an Classic China Icons
A beautifully balanced first journey through China’s imperial heart: Beijing’s palaces, hutongs and Great Wall, followed by Xi’an’s ancient city walls and the Terracotta Warriors.
Guizhou Ethnic Villages & Natural Wonders
A richly textured journey through Guizhou’s waterfalls, karst scenery, Miao and Dong villages, wooden drum towers, local music and mountain hospitality.
Upcoming Events
Tourism Opportunities Seminar
A tourism-sector discussion focused on practical cooperation opportunities between Ireland and China.
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in Ireland
A community cultural event concept for sharing Mid-Autumn traditions, lanterns, mooncakes and family-centred storytelling.
China Golden Week - Opportunity for Irish Tourism
A tourism-sector opportunity note encouraging Irish partners to prepare China-ready experiences for Golden Week travel periods.
Latest News
Trade Facilitation Case: Hunan Sino-Irish Industry Dialogue
A selected cooperation case showing how ICCTA's wider partnership network can support structured industry dialogue, B2B matchmaking and Ireland-China partner facilitation.
Irish Intangible Cultural Heritage in China, 2025
A case study showing how ICCTA supported Irish cultural heritage exchange in Beijing through public presentation, private cultural networking, performer coordination and media storytelling.
Hubei Wudang FAM Trip & International Tourism Promotion, 2025
A destination-promotion case study showing how ICCTA supported international tourism exchange connected with Hubei's Shennongjia-Wudang Mountains-Three Gorges cultural and ecological tourism route.
Visual stories from cultural and tourism exchange
Selected videos and Shorts help turn events, FAM trips and heritage exchange into shareable public evidence of activity.
Watch VideoVillage Super League China (村超 Cun Chao) | Grassroots Football in Guizhou Province
Watch ShortWe taught Gaelic football in China 🏈🇨🇳
Watch VideoEvelyn, Phil & Setanta McCarthy’s “Danny Boy” trio with Irish and Chinese erhu
Watch VideoSetanta Performs 当你老了 When You Are Old - Bridging Cultures at Intangible Cultural Heritage Week
Watch ShortEast Meets West: “Danny Boy” Trio Brings Down the House at Chang’An Club, Beijing
Watch ShortJoyful Dance | Young Talent Brings Irish Festival to Life at Beijing ICH Week
Partnerships between Ireland and China
For organisations planning cultural heritage exchange, tourism promotion, city partnerships, delegation activity or China-ready visitor support, ICCTA can help shape the right format and local connections.
Talk to ICCTA
If you are planning cultural exchange, tourism promotion, a delegation visit, a FAM trip or a partnership project between Ireland and China, we would be glad to hear from you.
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