Hubin Pedestrian Street
Editor's Note: The Hangzhou culture, radio, film and tourism bureau has unveiled a list of 50 experience centers that best bring out the essence of the 19th Asian Games and the unique charm of Hangzhou. The centers cover aspects including history and culture, digital economy, intelligent manufacturing, intangible cultural heritage, and sports and health.
Hubin Pedestrian Street
An expat in an Asian Games-themed T-Shirt shops on Hubin Pedestrian Street in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]
Hangzhou Hubin Pedestrian Street is one of the most famous commercial streets in China and a typical "smart street" where tourists from around the world can come and experience Hangzhou.
The street is located on the bank of West Lake, a famous scenic spot in Hangzhou. Following the city's digital reform, the street has undergone many technological renovations, such as the installation of smart lamps that can automatically adjust their brightness at peak times or late at night.
It also has full Wi-Fi coverage and a smart parking service system that can share parking information with visitors. Restaurants and cafes are connected to an automatic detection system to ensure food safety.
It has been reported that Hubin Pedestrian Street has the most intelligent retail stores in China, attracting many tourists and boosting consumption in the city.