Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Tuesday led a delegation on a visit to Baiyang, a city under the 9th Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), and to Alaer, a city under the 1st Division of the XPCC, meeting local people and carrying out inspections.
He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said that people must bear in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions, vigorously promote the XPCC spirit, the populus euphratica spirit, and the spirit of veterans, and encourage people, through the power of role models, to devote themselves to the development of the XPCC, guard the border, and make greater contributions to building a beautiful Xinjiang, He said.
At the command center for construction projects in Baiyang, He said that it is necessary to build a modern city with the characteristics of the XPCC, and make Xinjiang a bridgehead for the Silk Road Economic Belt to connect to Central Asian and European markets.
He led the delegation on a visit to a cotton picking operation site in Alaer City where he urged that full advantage be taken of the amount of land available to the XPCC so it can play a greater role in ensuring the supply of important agricultural products in China.
At the 359th Brigade Reclamation Memorial Hall, He encouraged the cadres and workers of the XPCC to promote the Chinese path to modernization and build the XPCC into a stronger and more prosperous unit.
Chinese vice premier leads delegation to cities of Baiyang, Alaer in Xinjiang
From augmented reality (AR) cycling glasses to autonomous boats and drone deliveries, sci-tech applications are making spring outings in China more appealing, convenient and smarter, boosting the country's tourism sector.
The ancient city wall in Xi'an, the provincial capital of Shaanxi in northwest China, has deployed smart autonomous boats carrying tourists smoothly through the moat beneath the wall. Some passengers take photos of the scenery, while others brew tea on board, enjoying the relaxation in spring.
"I think the smart boats are more convenient, and the speed is just right. It allows people to focus more on the scenery," said a tourist surnamed Mr. Wang.
On the ancient wall, visitors renting bicycles can simultaneously rent AR-enabled smart glasses. As they ride, the glasses automatically trigger audio guides for sights in view, making every detail of the wall more vivid and engaging.
"Since launching the smart boats and AR cycling glasses, tourists on average stay 30 percent longer than before," said Zhu Yuan, head of the cultural and tourism development of the Xi'an City Wall management committee.
In Hundred Springs Yuanshui Park in Xingtai City, north China's Hebei Province, visitors stroll among the springs while experiencing immersive attractions such as glass-free giant-screen theaters and cinemas with six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) motion systems, exploring the area's historical evolution.
"It feels like flying over the springs and a sea of flowers. The perspective is very novel and stunning. It's my first time experiencing sightseeing this way, and it's very interesting," said a visitor.
In the Huangshan scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, technology is also enhancing the visitor experience, with drones offering delivery services in parks and on-demand unmanned vending vehicles providing instant services.
Sci-tech services add new appeal to spring tourism
