China’s online virtual tours become popular online entertainments

Since people are postponing their travelling plans due to the epidemic outbreak, China has seen a surge in online virtual tours which aims to entertain ‘screen visitors’ while avoiding large crowds and stop the contagious virus from spreading. Though many people welcomed the digitalization of museums and appreciated the customized features available across the app, there is still negative sound voiced by some art connoisseurs and tourism experts who see the trend as overhyped, arguing that it’s no substitute for the experience of visiting museums and galleries in person.