Appreciating the beautiful scenery while savoring the "Science Popularization Dinner", the "Science and Technology Chasing Light" cruise ship sets sail on the Huangpu River in Shanghai | Science and Technology | Cruise
Listen to the popular science explanations on Shanghai center Building, the Bund Weather Signal Station, Lupu Bridge and other buildings, watch the promotional video of "One River, One River, Science and Technology Tracing" urban exploration, and immersively experience the "Encounter Mountains and Seas - The Classic of Mountains and Seas" Habitat Art Restoration Exhibition "blending technology and art... This afternoon, the popular science trip to the Pujiang River and the launching ceremony of" Science and Technology Tracing ", hosted by the Shanghai Joint Conference Office of Popular Science Work and Shanghai Jiushi Tourism Co., Ltd., was held on the theme cruise ship. This is the first time that the Municipal Science and Technology Commission has empowered Pujiang tourism with the concept of "science popularization+" and explored new measures to expand urban science popularization public spaces.
The "Science and Technology Light Chasing", which is gradually painted in blue, purple, yellow and white, is particularly cool on the Huangpu River, with its hull integrated with Shanghai's white magnolia, mechanical gear, space station, maglev, high-speed train, Oriental Pearl TV Tower and other elements. This themed cruise ship is a comprehensive renovation of the "Shanghai River View 1" cruise ship for Pujiang tourism. It has a length of 29.55 meters, a width of 9 meters, and a capacity of 200 people.
In addition to many technological elements in appearance, "Technology Chasing Light" also incorporates many technological connotations, like a mobile science popularization venue on the Huangpu River. In the city exploration promotional video "Technology Chases the Light of One River and One River" broadcasted on the ship, excellent science popularization ambassadors talked about the beauty of technology along the "One River and One River" coast of Shanghai. At the same time, the Pujiang River tour guide with rich technological characteristics, nearly 40 technological landmarks along the "One River, One River" coast, AI check-in experience integrating virtual and reality, and Shanghai science popularization tourism promotional videos have made the technological atmosphere on board particularly rich.
Tourists who are still unsatisfied can pack their knowledge and take it with them. With a "scan" on site, they can log in to a science popularization digital platform covering 8 themes, including the Light of Science and Technology, Big Scientific Facilities, China Aerospace, Infinite Universe, Marine Technology, Beauty of Ecology, Micro World, and Metaverse, for extended reading.
At the sailing ceremony, the "Encountering Mountains and Seas - Habitat Art Restoration Exhibition of the Classic of Mountains and Seas" planned by the Shanghai Natural History Museum made its debut on the "Science and Technology Chasing Light" platform. From the perspective of biodiversity, it showcases the animals and plants and their habitats in the ancient Chinese classic of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of the integration of science, culture, and art. Six habitat art restoration paintings of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, including "Green Farming and Epidemic Prevention", "Ear Rats Crossing the Forest", and "Spinning Turtles Suppressing the Mountains", as well as multiple plant paintings showcased in the cabin by scientists and artists, accompanied by music, inspire the audience to think about the value of biodiversity.
The exhibition is also accompanied by a lecture on "Literature and Science in the Classic of Mountains and Seas", which provides a scientific interpretation of the Yao Cao Qi Hua, rare and exotic beasts in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Tourists who participate in the "Encounter Mountains and Seas" series of activities will receive educational resource packages such as plant observation manuals, mythical animal puzzles, bookmark making, painted plants, mountain and sea classic password puzzle games, and experience the fun of popular science while sailing.
It is reported that the "Science and Technology Chasing Light" currently operates on the Pujiang Tourist Express route, with a single voyage of about 1 hour. Starting from the Jinling East Road Pier, it passes through landmark attractions such as the Sixteen Pu Old Pier, Nanpu Bridge, Jiangnan Shipyard Ruins, the Chinese Art Palace, Lupu Bridge, and the Bund International Architecture Complex.
Citizens can follow the WeChat mini program of "Shanghai Pujiang Tourism Group Co., Ltd." to obtain information on ticket purchases, travel strategies, and more. After online booking, they need to present the QR code after payment to go to the pier ticket window to exchange for a boat ticket, or they can directly go to the pier to purchase tickets. The ticket exchange address is Jinling East Road Terminal, and the departure time of the flight taken is subject to the on-site ticket exchange.