Tourism

Wuhan Tong interconnection card with the national Traffic Union logo will be officially issued on September 22, allowing use in 300+ cities for bus, metro, and ferry. In Wuhan, users get 20% off on buses and 10% off on subways, with online and offline recharges available; online recharge supports NFC-enabled smartphones via the My Wuhan Tong app, Alipay mini-program, or WeChat mini-program. The card’s minimum recharge is 10 yuan and maximum is 1,000 yuan, and there will be 10 card-issuing points citywide.

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IT之家Original ↗

Sentosa Resort Island unveils expansion plan to double visitors with two-decade development of new attractions

Singapore’s Sentosa resort plans a two-decade expansion to double its visitors, with the project to be implemented progressively. The plan, led by Sentosa Development Corp. CEO Thien Kwee Eng, aims to add "game-changing attractions" to attract regional and international tourists. The island already features palm-fringed beaches, a casino, and Universal Studios, and will be expanded to attract more visitors.

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平陆运河正式通航推动沿线地区发展教育与文旅项目

The Pinglu Canal has officially opened to navigation, marking a major milestone for the沿线 regions with ongoing educational and cultural development tied to the canal’s operation. Construction began in 2022, a key hydrological datum cited is the Ma dao hub’s maximum 29.6-meter operating head, and local schools and communities have undergone relocations and new cultural-education initiatives as a result. The canal’s opening is being seen as a catalyst for tourism, industry, and regional growth along the river.

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人民网Original ↗

Author spends a year living in Airbnb rentals across the U.S. and shares findings

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Condé Nast TravelerOriginal ↗

Aroya Cruises completes its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy, hosting over 4,000 athletes and 15,100+ total attendees.

Aroya Cruises completed its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy, hosting over 4,000 competing athletes from 26 nations and more than 15,100 total attendees across a 20-night voyage. The vessel provided a comprehensive hospitality program with 1,200 crew, including tailored dining and wellbeing facilities. The voyage included a special onboard event on 1 September ahead of the Games’ closing on 3 September, with heads of state, royalty, ministers and Olympic leaders in attendance.

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The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo emphasizes building the 3.0 version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area and accelerating cooperation in digital economy, green low-carbon initiatives, and AI

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning focuses on building the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 and accelerating cooperation in digital economy, green low-carbon initiatives, and AI. Over 3,400 domestic and foreign enterprises participated, signaling strong confidence in China-ASEAN cooperation, as trade and partnership moves continue to grow and key infrastructure links progress.

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Major Japanese transport operators announce a new initiative to make pilgrimage routes in three regions more accessible for international travellers

Major Japanese transport operators including JR East, Central Japan Railway, West Japan Railway, Shikoku Railway, and Japan Airlines announced a new initiative to make three ancient pilgrimage regions in Japan more accessible to international travellers, offering experiences centered on nature and reflection.

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Infrastructure and tourism sectors in Jingshan, Hubei, expand around tennis tourism and related industries

In Jingshan, Hubei, tennis has become a major local economy driver, with more than 356 standard courts and over 100,000 residents regularly playing. The 2025 Jingshan Tennis Open drew 56,000 spectators and directly boosted tourism revenue by 1.1 billion yuan, while 3.15 million visitors came with tennis Tourism, pushing total tennis-related output beyond 3.5 billion yuan; 2026 will see renewed events including a world youth soft tennis championship.

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Guangdong outlines efforts to strengthen ethnic unity and cultural exchange, including exhibitions and events across multiple cities and a regional football/basketball invitational.

Guangdong outlines efforts to strengthen ethnic unity and cultural exchange through a mix of exhibitions, heritage sites, and sports events across multiple cities. Key initiatives include the Guangzhou South Yuewang Museum exhibition drawing hundreds of groups and nearly 2.4 million visitors since 2023, and the 2026 Tongxin Cup youth football/basketball invitational in Qingyuan from August 7–10 with participants from HK, Macao, Taiwan and local counties.

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Yunnan hosts the 2026 Huashang Gathering in Kunming to attract Chinese businessmen globally and promote investment.

The 2026 Huashang Gathering in Kunming, hosted by Yunnan Province, aims to attract Chinese businessmen globally and promote investment, with the event having built a linkage between Yunnan and global Chinese business networks. Over the past three years, it has drawn about 600 Chinese business leaders from nearly 50 countries/regions, and in 2025 hosted numerous investment and promotion activities across more than 40 countries. The 2026 edition will run September 20–24 with about 150华商侨领 from over 30 countries/regions, featuring multiple investment promotion events and business excursions in Yunnan.

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Orange’s satellite communications center in Bercenay-en-Othe converts to support a new space constellation.

Orange’s satellite communications center converts to support a new space constellation.

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Hangzhou relocated a bus stop to provide seamless connection to the subway station.

In Hangzhou, the city relocated a bus stop to enable a seamless transfer to the subway at Zhongcun Station. The 350-meter link from Zhongcun Bus Stop to the subway’s B exit was shortened through a phased plan, with a temporary responsive stop for Route 1498 and later a real relocation to the C exit, plus an elevator opening at C exit. About 1,500 elderly residents in the Jin Nian Hua community will benefit from easier, accessible transfers.

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Singapore Airlines replaces Qatar Airways as the top-ranked airline in the Skytrax Awards.

Singapore Airlines was named the world's best airline by Skytrax.

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Simple FlyingOriginal ↗

Yesterday · 18 Sept

The 9th China Robot Summit showcases embodied AI applications and robot controllers in Zhejiang

On September 18 in Jinhua, Zhejiang, the Zhejiang AI Theory Theatre Creation and Research Center was established and a co-creation plan for AI theory short dramas was announced, with 8 AI theory shorts released since July and over 400 million views. The event coincided with the 9th China Robot Summit, highlighting embodied AI applications and robot controllers in Zhejiang, and noting broad participation from 11 prefecture-level cities.

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