Recently, nearly 40 Chinese and international journalists visited the CCCC-built Chengxiang Ancient Town and Chengdu Metro Line 30 in Chengdu, exploring the integration of "urban renewal + cultural tourism" and experiencing the fully automated driverless subway.
Chengxiang Ancient Town
The Chengxiang Ancient Town, located in Qingbaijiang District of Chengdu, is a millennium-old town with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Since 2020, CCCC has been responsible for the design, construction, and operation of the ancient town. Adhering to the philosophy of "restoring the old as it was" and revitalizing heritage, CCCC has employed advanced technology to merge China's ancient traditions with modern, youth-friendly experiences, creating an immersive cultural tourism destination. Chengxiang Ancient Town has since become a popular destination, receiving up to tens of thousands of visitors during holiday peaks.
The journalists visited key attractions, including Xiuchuan Academy, the best-preserved ancient county-level academy in Sichuan, and the largest metaverse digital cultural tourism park in Southwest China. They gained deeper insights into the history of ancient Shu and experienced the seamless integration of ancient culture with the digital age.
Chengdu Metro Line 30
The journalists also explored the new techniques and technologies used in the construction of Chengdu Metro Line 30. Journalists praised the smart management methods of the metro system.
Muhammad Asif Noor from Pakistan remarked that the Chengxiang Ancient Town set an excellent example of preserving historical and cultural heritage, which is worth learning from.
An Iraqi senior editor expressed amazement at the advanced technology and craftsmanship used in the CCCC's projects, emphasizing that technology is key to development, and these innovations have greatly improved travel efficiency.