Gyeonggi-do Creates 'AR Content' for 80 Tourist Sites to Support Tourists with Disabilities

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province will provide virtual reality (AR) content online starting this December for tourists with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

On the 23rd, Gyeonggi Province announced that it selected a total of 80 locations, including 60 tourist sites such as Semiwon in Yangpyeong and Gaetgol Ecological Park in Siheung, as well as 20 tourist accommodations within the province, to produce virtual reality content. This content will be available online through the 'Barrier-Free Gyeonggi Tourism' micro page starting this December.

The main services include ▲ locations of convenience facilities such as parking spaces and restrooms exclusively for people with disabilities ▲ baby rest areas (nursing rooms) ▲ usage information and the actual walking environment at the sites. The province plans to conduct on-site inspections by November to prepare for this.

The virtual reality content will not only provide screen information but also allow users to select and move to the information they want directly. Additionally, 360-degree rotating videos will enable a more vivid site experience. In particular, 'Aerial VR' for panoramic views and voice guidance features will be added to enhance information accessibility.

Choi Yong-hoon, head of the Tourism Division of the province, said, "Tourists with vulnerabilities often experience inconvenience or difficulties due to insufficient facilities at various sites within the province." He added, "We expect this content to provide practical help to all residents who wish to travel."

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