Recently, the School of International Education of Shaanxi Polytechnic Institute arranged for international students from Indonesia, Bangladesh and other countries to engage in a research activity at Terminal 5 of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. The Tang-Dynasty-inspired terminal, blending traditional culture with modern tech, wowed the students.

Airport staff explained its design, operation, and smart tech. Students were fascinated by the intelligent navigation, baggage sorting, and facial-recognition systems. They also tried out diverse services and admired the Tang-style decor.

Wang Jiali from Indonesia praised the integration of history and modernization, and a Kazakh student likened the terminal to a culture-tech art museum.

The activity broadened students' horizons, linked theory with practice, deepening their understanding of China's smart transportation and modernization. SXPI, dedicated to international student development, will arrange more such events to offer broader learning platforms.