The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda AI+ Multimodal Immersive Experience Venue Construction Project from Shanxi province has been recognized as a 2025 exemplary case for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions in the digital environment, as unveiled at the Creativity 2030·5th International Forum in Beijing on March 27.

The forum was co-hosted by the UNESCO International Center for Creativity and Sustainable Development and UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia.

The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. [Photo provided to goshanxi.com.cn]

The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda project team employed multi-source data collection techniques to capture key data on the pagoda's structure, texture, and color, resulting in a high-precision digital twin model that facilitates dynamic monitoring of the structure and provides intelligent early warnings of potential damage, providing scientific support for the preventive conservation of cultural relics.

Within the venue, the CAVE immersive audio-visual area uses naked-eye 3D, ultra-dimensional pixel rendering, and full-domain vision fusion technology to recreate dynamic scenes, including the pagoda's thousand-year construction history and earthquake resilience, with visitors able to "climb" and explore these scenes without any equipment.

The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda AI+ project stood out from nearly 150 applications from 13 countries, including China, Egypt, and Italy, for its innovative approach that combines data collection, digital twin technology, AI modeling, and immersive interaction. This recognition not only enhances Shanxi's international influence in digital cultural heritage preservation but also provides a replicable model for the revitalization and utilization of cultural heritage across the province.