Billion-Pixel View of China & the World: Ultra-HD City Imaging Platform 95

"China in Hundreds of Billions of Pixels" is an ultra-high-definition city imaging platform developed by Shanghai Jingkun Technology. It uses high-resolution panoramic photography to stitch together captured high-definition panoramic photos into ultra-high-definition images, allowing users to view panoramas of major Chinese cities and attractions. Users can drag with the mouse and zoom with the scroll wheel to carefully examine the details within the panoramas.

Features of "China in Hundreds of Billions of Pixels"

• Ultra-high pixel capture: DSLR cameras are used on top of tall buildings and on drones to take thousands of photos, with inter-photo spacing errors controlled to within 0.1 degrees, to complete a 360-degree capture of the city. These photos are then merged and their details refined.

• Browsing optimization: By using image tile-based progressive loading technology, images are divided into tens of thousands of small pieces across multiple levels. Loading occurs "on demand" based on user actions, avoiding the transmission of too much data at once.

• Multi-device support: Both computers and mobile phones can access the platform. Combined with 5G and WebGL technologies, image loading is faster.

• Detailed annotations: The images are annotated with attraction names, historical and cultural backgrounds, and more, helping users better understand the places they are viewing.

What "China in Hundreds of Billions of Pixels" Can Be Used For

• Travel and culture: View scenic spots across China and experience the distinctive features of different cities without leaving home.

• Education and teaching: Subjects such as geography, history, and architecture can use these images to provide intuitive materials for teaching.

• Cultural relic protection: Helps cultural relic protection staff monitor changes in artifacts and assists with restoration and maintenance.

• Scientific research and management: Can be used in areas such as big data analysis and artificial intelligence research.

How to Use "China in Hundreds of Billions of Pixels"

• Access method: Visit the official website at https://bigpixel.cn/zh-CN.html.

• Browsing and exploration: After entering the website, select a region or landmark of interest, and use actions such as zooming and panning to examine the details carefully.

• Interactive experience: In some areas, you can switch to a three-dimensional view, and you can also share your discoveries and insights with the community to interact with other users.

Showcase of Selected China Works

• Shanghai: Shot in 2015 from the 230-meter observation level of the Oriental Pearl Tower, the image has approximately 195 billion pixels and is stitched together from more than 8,700 photos, fully covering both banks of the Huangpu River.

• Beijing: Shot from the rooftop platform of the Golden Hall of the Beijing Hotel, the image has approximately 130 billion pixels, showcasing the central area of the city.

• Potala Palace in Lhasa: With over 80 billion pixels, the image was taken from the observation platform opposite the Potala Palace square, revealing the sacred and structural beauty of Tibetan cultural architecture.

About the "Hundreds of Billions of Pixels Around the World" Project

"Hundreds of Billions of Pixels Around the World" is an extension of "China in Hundreds of Billions of Pixels". The latter first debuted publicly at the 2015 Milan World Expo in Italy with the image "195 Billion Pixels of Shanghai". The project later gradually expanded its scope, eventually covering multiple cities in China. After 2020, mobile browsing functionality was added, and image loading speed was further optimized.