china tourism
The World’s Largest Alien-Finding Telescope Is Now Open To Visitors
China has finished constructing the Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) last year and has now opened the center to the public for people to learn how the telescope works and astronomical finds in its museum. FAST, considered as the world's largest radio telescope, was developed to search for radio waves across the galaxies to find any signs of alien life.
New Panda National Park Will Relocate 172,000 People
China plans to build a 10,500 square-mile national park for pandas in the country's Sichuan province to help the preservation of the endangered species, though, they have to relocate about 172,000 people to have the project realized. Inhabitants of the area have always caused concern and even threatened panda habitats throughout the years.
Slide Down Four Storeys High At A Mall In China
Mall shoppers in Nanping Shanghai Bailian, China, can now enjoy sliding down in a four-story spiral slide in just about 12 seconds. The ride is about 160 feet high, enclosed in transparent spirals for shoppers to enjoy the experience.
China To Collect Fingerprints Of Tourists
As an added security measure in airports, foreign visitors in China will have their fingerprints collected and capture facial images of passport holders with ages 14 to 70 years old starting this week. The new policy will take effect first in Shenzhen airport before rolling out nationwide.
KFC China Launches Facial Recognition App; Cor. Sanders Remembers You
Coronel Sanders seems to remember you if you're in his Beijing house. KFC in the Chinese capital got itself an artificial intelligence that can predict your orders with its facial recognition features.
Top 5 Chinese Travel Spots Only For The Brave: Rats, 'Urine Eggs' And More
China is not spared from strange tourist sites that have something out of the norm. Eat "urine eggs" in Zhejiang, take a life-threatening hike in Mount Hua or take a psychedelic tunnel trip that gets creepier as it continues.
China's 'Toilet Revolution' Aims To Improve 100,000 Toilets In Tourist Destinations
The "toilet revolution" seeks to improve 100,000 public hygiene facilities in China's top vacation destinations. This program is part of its investment to improve tourism revenues by attracting more Australians and foreign tourists through renovating old industrial complexes and other facilities.
