US teenagers visit Xi'an

Nearly 50 teenagers from 10 schools in Utah and Arizona, United States, visited Xi'an on June 10, the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen friendship with local students.

They participated in immersive and interactive scientific experiments and took part in featured activities, including driverless smart-driving demonstrations, space launch simulations, and ecological exploration of the Qinling Mountains. Through these lively interactions, Chinese and international students deepened mutual understanding and friendship amid joy and laughter.

Centered on the theme of "technology + ecology + culture", the visit offered the American teenagers an up-close, immersive experience of Xi'an's scientific and technological innovation, as well as its rich urban culture and ecological heritage.

At the Xi'an Science and Technology Museum, models of the Tiangong space station and a full range of aerospace equipment drew the attention of the US students, showcasing the remarkable achievements of China's aerospace industry.

The students then stepped into the 160-meter-long Qinling ecological corridor for an immersive ecological science popularization tour. Using advanced screen projection technology, the corridor recreates the Qinling Mountains' scenery, landforms, and ecosystems across all four seasons, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity and magnificent natural environment.

The students also visited the Xi'an Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Through the sand table display and videos about the protection of major historical sites in Xi'an, they learned about the city's development history and gained a comprehensive understanding of modern Xi'an.

Hailey Beth Justensen, a middle school student from Utah, said she had been in Xi'an with the group for three days. After visiting many scenic spots and exhibition halls, she was most impressed by the Terracotta Warriors and the activities at the museum.

The students were delighted to take part in this Xi'an tour. They had long known that Xi'an boasts a long history and splendid culture. Now, they see that this beautiful city is also highly modern and strong in science and technology, and they hope to visit Xi'an again in the future.