This report from the Shandong office of Hong Kong Business Daily highlights recent insights from Xu Ji, an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and a PhD in Economics from the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University. Xu has written a detailed analysis on the transformative impact artificial intelligence (AI) could have on Tai’an, a popular tourist destination in China.

Xu Ji emphasizes that the climbing robot in the Mount Taishan Scenic Area has become a key attraction, significantly boosting tourist engagement and spending. The area sees a substantial influx of visitors, with an estimated 2.5755 million tourists expected during the 2025 Spring Festival alone. The topic of the “climbing power robot” at Mount Taishan has garnered over 100 million views across various platforms. Additionally, Tai’an plans to introduce assistive robots, similar to those used by the fire department, for trial runs. This will greatly enhance the city’s smart transformation, particularly in sectors like emergency services. The success of the climbing robot will likely inspire the use of health and wellness robots, which could fuel the growth of the health sector and benefit the aging population, driving the expansion of the silver-haired economy.

Xu also highlights Tai’an’s strategic focus on leveraging data to extend its tourism and cultural industries. The city has developed a cultural and tourism industry “brain” using big data, AI, and GIS technology, integrating tourist information, resources, and urban facilities. This system optimizes the flow of people, determines the capacity and efficiency of scenic spots, and even controls crowd movement via smart gates and emergency broadcasting. Additionally, the brain’s data capabilities enable personalized recommendations for products and services, catering to diverse consumer experiences and boosting cultural and tourism-related spending.

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