Foreign Teacher Experiences Liangzhu Culture via VR: Hangzhou's Tech Boosts Cultural Understanding

Fodil Selmouni Using VR Goggles to Experience Ancient Liangzhu Fishing Fodil Selmouni Trying Ancient Clothes with Smart Mirror
Left: Fodil Selmouni wears VR goggles to experience ancient Liangzhu fishing. Right: Fodil Selmouni puts on ancient clothes with the help of a smart mirror.

Fodil Selmouni, a Canadian who moved to Hangzhou in 2016 and now teaches English at the Tourism College of Zhejiang, visited the Park of the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City on May 5. He was drawn to the park’s innovative use of 5G and virtual reality (VR) technologies to showcase ancient culture.

"I've long been yearning to learn about Liangzhu Culture but was afraid my poor Chinese would weaken my understanding."

His worries quickly faded after putting on VR goggles. The technology immersed him in 12 vivid scenarios of Liangzhu ancestors’ daily life—including fishing, farming, lumbering, and hunting—letting him "step into" the ancient civilization without language barriers.

"I used to have no idea what Liangzhu ancestors ate every day, but now I have a clearer picture. Their way of life was totally different from what I imagined. This 30-minute immersive experience is much more educational than reading books, and it’s very friendly for foreigners wanting to understand Chinese culture."

Beyond the Liangzhu park, Selmouni also shared his experience at a local hotel equipped with smart services: a smart receptionist system let him book rooms and complete check-in/check-out in just 30 seconds, while a delivery robot fetched take-out or parcels from the lobby to his room.

"In the past five years, Hangzhou has taken on a brand-new look—not just in its urban image, but also in people’s daily lives and travel experiences."

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