The East Taihu Lake Tourist Resort

Background

The East Taihu Lake Tourist Resort in Jiangsu Province boasts 64 kilometers of ecological shoreline and abundant aquatic landscapes, making it an important ecological leisure destination in the Yangtze River Delta region. To protect the original ecological landscape of the lake area while enhancing the visitor experience, a smart guide system that seamlessly integrates with the natural environment is needed, achieving a service upgrade where "intelligence is within the scenery, and intelligence is hidden within the scenery."

Challenges

The core challenge of the project was how to make smart devices "invisible" within the natural landscape. Traditional signage would disrupt the lake area's skyline, and the presence of electronic devices would clash with the tranquil atmosphere of the lake and mountains. Simultaneously, the humid and windy environment of the lake area placed stringent demands on the durability of the equipment, requiring both complete functionality and a visually "de-industrialized" appearance.

Solution

We innovatively adopted the concept of "landscape-integrated smart facilities": the guide signs feature a wraparound design resembling reeds, with a color scheme inspired by the blue-green hues of Taihu stones; the interactive screens on the viewing platforms are cleverly embedded in the railing structure, and the transparent warning signs visually blend into the lake; all equipment operates with low power consumption, providing only soft, landscape-grade lighting at night, allowing smart services to naturally integrate into the environmental experience.

Benefits

This solution achieves a poetic fusion of technology and nature. The concealed design has garnered high praise from visitors for its "picturesque natural beauty," while intelligent services make ecotourism more convenient and in-depth. The localized design of the equipment has become a new feature of the scenic area, effectively enhancing the brand value of East Taihu Lake's "ecological and cultural tourism." The project provides a replicable model for the construction of smart tourism in the Taihu Lake basin.
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