Middle Eastern creators take a sightseeing boat to tour the Grand Canal in Wuxi. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]
Twenty-four content creators from the Middle East visited Wuxi, Jiangsu province, from Oct 12 to 15, exploring the city's cultural heritage, technological innovations and emerging industries before sharing their experiences with international audiences.
"Everything here blends so naturally," said a UAE blogger while filming the Grand Canal from a sightseeing boat, capturing its waters, riverside scenery and traditional Jiangnan alleyways.
Creators livestream a performance during the tour. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]
At the Wuxi Xiju Opera Art Center, the visitors watched a Xiju Opera performance, experiencing the distinctive rhythms and graceful movements of traditional local opera. UAE actor and blogger Ghanim Nasser Marzooq Abdulla later joined performers to try on costumes and learn the movements. "Even when we don't speak the same language, emotions can connect us," he said.
The group also explored brain-computer interface technology at Wuxi's Brain-Computer Science Innovation Demonstration Center, testing concentration-monitoring headbands and racing cars using their thoughts.
A creator interacts with a robot dog. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]
At Wuxi Jinkui Zhiyi General Aviation, they watched drones demonstrate high-altitude building cleaning and obstacle navigation, and interacted with a robotic dog. A livestream by one creator attracted nearly 200 overseas viewers at its peak.
The itinerary also included scenic Yuantouzhu and historic Huishan Ancient Town, as well as visits showcasing the city's growing industries and livestreaming businesses.
Through videos, livestreams and social media posts, the visitors are sharing their impressions with audiences abroad, offering a firsthand look at a city where traditional culture and technological innovation thrive side by side.
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