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When foreign tourists visit China, their activities usually include tasting the local delicacies, taking in a live performance, or touring ancient historical sites.

But an increasing number of tourists are now also visiting attractions that highlight China's technological advancements.

Like the suspended monorail in central China's Wuhan, which these tourists say is like a smooth amusement park ride.

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Tourist:

"It's really like having a ride in an amusement park but a little longer. It is very stable in comparison with amusement parks and any other suspended activity."

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Tourist:

"It doesn't really feel like we are hanging."

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In Beijing, one of the venues of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has been converted into a demonstration zone for self-driving vehicles.

Riding around in a driverless taxi is certainly a curious tourist experience.

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Tourist:

"It is kind of freaky to be sitting in a car that is moving and no one is driving."

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Tourist:

"Very comfortable, very safe, very smooth. The only difficulty I had is that I don't read Chinese. But do it a few times and it will be easy to understand."

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Data from China's National Immigration Administration shows that in the first quarter of this year, the number of foreign nationals coming to China more than tripled compared to the same period last year.

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