On March 8, 2023, the East Coast National Scenic Area Administration of Tourism Bureau, MOTC (hereinafter the ECNSAA) held the East Coast Smart Tourism Project Showcase, officially introducing the new smart tourism services launched by the ECNSAA. A new format of travel services is born.
In recent years, the ECNSAA has devoted itself to the development of digital innovation of tourism services and achieved remarkable results. There are four main themes of content: Paradise Island - Gigapixels Green Island Interactive VR experience, Duli Visitor Center – the Digital Twin Interactive Guided Tour, 4K Livestreams, and the East Coast PWA Mobile Travel Service, meeting the various needs of domestic and foreign tourists before, during, and after travel.
Paradise Island - Gigapixels Green Island Interactive VR Experience
Through panoramic aerial photography and Gigapixels interactive virtual reality, the must-visit attractions of Green Island are presented to the audience in the resolution of up to 3.2 gigapixels. Information is presented in Chinese and English, allowing visitors to get to know Green Island.
Duli Visitor Center – the Digital Twin Interactive Guided Tour
Visitors can browse the entire visitor center from multiple angles in 3D, and freely visit the artworks in various places by zooming in. The details of each piece can be appreciated up-close along with introductory text. Multilingual audio-video commentary in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Amis allows visitors from all over the world to appreciate and understand the creativity and ideas of East Coast artists.
The East Coast 4K Livestreams Enjoy High Number of Views
The ECNSAA set up ten 4K high-definition cameras livestreaming the East Coast. The 24-hour livestreams have attracted more than 11 million views, of which 22% are from overseas. The latest live camera is located at Fanchuanbi, Green Island. Wonderful sights of sunrise, starry sky, and lunar eclipse have been broadcasted through the East Coast Youtube channel. These livestreams allow visitors to find out about the current status of the attractions and prepare for their trip. They also allow them to recall their past trips and reminisce about the beauty of the East Coast.
The East Coast PWA Mobile Travel Service Solves All Problems One Encounters During the Trip
Based on traveler needs, location based mobile travel services are provided in three languages: Chinese, English, and Japanese. Based on their locations, users can quickly obtain information about food, accommodation, attractions, shopping, and transportation in their surroundings, as well as theme tours and recommended itineraries. Real-time information on weather, flights, disaster warnings, convenient stores, gas stations, buses, toilets, and Google Place reviews can also be accessed in the East Coast PWA mobile travel service.