In eastern China's Shandong Province, the Mount Tai scenic area recorded more than 4,000 exoskeleton-assisted climbs during the holiday, with visitors aged 50 and above accounting for about 60 percent of users, according to the Taishan Cultural Tourism Group (TCTG).

　　Developed jointly by TCTG and the Shenzhen-based Kenqing Technology, the 1.8-kg exoskeleton wraps around the wearer's waist and thighs. Powered by AI, it senses the wearer's pace and movement, then provides synchronized assistance to reduce fatigue and joint strain.

　　"The robot made the climb much easier and helped me fulfill my dream of visiting Mount Tai," said Sui Yonghui, a 69-year-old tourist.

　　TCTG and tech giant iFlytek also developed a miniprogram named "Mount Tai Tour Companion" on social media platform WeChat. The AI-powered service offers itinerary planning, real-time Q&A and explanations of local history and culture.

　　"Tourists can simply take a photo of a scenic spot, and our AI companion could identify it and tell its story," said Wang Houzhe, chairman and general manager of Tai'an Taishan Smart Cultural Tourism Technology Group, which is affiliated with TCTG.

　　Technology also supported urban governance amid massive crowds during the holiday.

　　On Oct. 1, Shanghai's iconic Bund hosted more than 500,000 visitors. An intelligent large-crowd prediction agent, integrated with drones and big-data analytics, helped monitor on-site conditions and steer visitor flows, said Zhang Xiyao, an officer with the drone operations and security management team of the Huangpu branch of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau.

　　At two major events on Fuxing Island in Shanghai's Yangpu District -- a music festival and a pop culture gathering -- police drones equipped with loudspeakers and lighting were deployed to help guide visitors in and out of the venues smoothly.