During Spring Festival, the most vibrant locale in Qingdao is undoubtedly Zhongshan Road in Shinan district.

Amid the festive ambiance, the "Encounter the Sea Along the Yellow River" 4D digital tram has emerged as the ultimate hotspot for photo ops! 

The 4D tram cruises along Zhongshan Road. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

A lengthy queue snakes along the edge of Zhongshan Road. Excited for a novel experience, people wait for their turn to board this enchanting tram and go on a wondrous journey through time and space.

This vintage tram melds with the century-old allure of Zhongshan Road. Once the doors shut, a whole new vista unfolds. The 16K panoramic screen whisks you over the snowy mountains, offers vistas of desert oases, delves into the summit of Mount Tai, then ventures eastward to marvel at the vibrant birdlife of Dongying Wetland. It even plunges into the depths of the azure sea.

Enhanced by cutting-edge AI technology and a four-axis motion vibration system, this voyage is both astonishing and lifelike, akin to a kind of "flying cinema", journeying from China's majestic landscapes to bustling metropolises and retracing the street scenes of bygone ages.

Passengers take photos on the tram. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

Pioneering the fusion of 4D effects with AI algorithms nationwide, this digital tram has outlined four major themed storylines, which are gradually unveiled to audiences at different intervals. Two key themes are currently accessible: "Encounter the Sea Along the Yellow River" and "Century-old Zhongshan Road", while "Blooming Qingdao" is slated to launch in April 2025 and "Beer and Clam Adventure" is set to debut in August 2025.

The digital tram currently operates 17 times per day, accommodating 20 individuals per trip, all fully booked. The influx of visitors during the Spring Festival period was substantial.