BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- A unique road trip kicked off in Pingshan District of south China's Shenzhen on the morning of July 9, aiming to showcase the future of sustainable living.
Photo taken on July 9 shows eight international vloggers starting their road trip in Pingshan District of south China's Shenzhen City.
Themed "Greenwise Xplore Road Trip," the three-day event saw eight international vloggers board six technologically advanced BYD new energy vehicles (NEVs), holding Timekettle's simultaneous translation devices, to explore the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)'s green initiatives.
The eight vloggers, from the U.K., Brazil, India, Russia, Egypt, Montenegro, Thailand, and Italy, were invited as ambassadors and storytellers to tour three vibrant cities of Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Guangzhou.
-- Three cities, one green pulse
The journey began at BYD's global headquarter in Pingshan, a hub of technological innovation. The road trip was conceived to provide firsthand experience of how BYD's latest technological advancements function in real-world applications.
Departing Pingshan, the convoy did not head directly to Zhuhai but instead took a distinctive route to the Nanshan Energy Ecological Park, in which the process of waste-to-resource conversion is highlighted. Observing the waste treatment processes through the windows, the vloggers witnessed how each step embodies the environmental ethos of "for the environment, for the future."
Photo shows eight international vloggers arriving at the Nanshan Energy Ecological Park.
By evening that day, the convoy reached the highly anticipated Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. The world-class, cross-sea infrastructure project not only connects Shenzhen and Zhongshan but also symbolizes the accelerating integration of transportation and green development within the GBA. The scenic view of the azure sea waters and the imposing cross-sea bridge created a captivating moment.
On July 10, the vloggers visited Guishan Island in Zhuhai, gaining close-up insight into the offshore wind power project. Amidst the howling sea breeze, the massive turbine blades slowly rotated, converting wind energy into electricity, each one seemingly telling a story of green power.
Leaving Zhuhai, the convoy continued northward, ultimately arriving in Guangzhou. The ancient commercial capital is now embracing green transformation with renewed vigor.
On July 11, the vloggers visited the Lieqiao Substation in Guangzhou's Tianhe District. The 110 kV substation, designed like a "Power Box", functions as the city's "green heart", a vital power facility that also serves as a public art space.
-- Three tech marvels, one smart journey
Throughout the drive, the vloggers expressed amazement from now and then. The intelligent driving assistance system in the Denza N9 offered a sense of the convenience and safety brought by technology. Meanwhile, the advanced Lingyuan system integrated into the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 showcased the powerful capabilities of NEVs in intelligent off-road functions, dynamic drone deployment, and numerous other smart features.
The allure of Shenzhen's "Intelligent Manufacturing" was evident throughout the journey. The vloggers used the Honor Magic V5 smartphones to capture highlights, effortlessly documenting moments like the Bao 8's dynamic maneuvers and the stunning views along the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link. Besides, the Timekettle translation devices helped bridge language gaps, facilitating smoother interactions with local staff.
Photo shows British vlogger Lee Barrett checking the real-time translation on his phone via the Timekettle X1 AI Interpreter Hub during the road trip. The device allows all participants to view translations simultaneously by scanning a QR code.
From the innovation hub in Pingshan, to the resource recycling at Nanshan, the breathtaking Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, the offshore wind power in Zhuhai, and the pulsing energy grid in Guangzhou, three cities with their distinct features, jointly painted a vivid picture of the Greater Bay Area's robust green development trajectory.
(Edited by Li Shimeng with Xinhua Silk Road, lishimeng@xinhua.org)
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