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How to Create Scenic Area QR Codes?

QR codes are ubiquitous. When traveling, you use them for payments, and you'll also encounter numerous QR codes in scenic areas. More and more tourist destinations are adopting QR codes to replace paper guide maps and even partially substitute tour guides, providing visitors with more interactive experiences.

Case Studies of Scenic Area QR Codes

  1. Zhaobao Mountain Scenic Area
    Implemented "smart tourism" QR codes with audio guides. Visitors can scan the codes via WeChat to hear professional narrations about historical stories behind attractions like Weiyuan Fortress, enhancing cultural understanding and visitor experience.

  2. Qingyuan Mountain Cliff Carvings
    Installed QR code explanation boards on weathered stone carvings using reversible, eco-friendly adhesives. Visitors can access detailed content about the carvings' history and artistic value through scanning.

  3. Ningbo Tianyi Pavilion & Moon Lake Scenic Area
    Equipped ginkgo trees in the Academician Grove with QR code plaques containing profiles of academicians' achievements, serving as both educational tools and scenic area branding.

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  1. Wenying Lake Scenic Area
    Deployed 245 smart tourism QR codes providing audio/video explanations. Since implementation, over 100,000 visitors have used the scanning service for personalized guided tours.

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Advantages of Scenic Area QR Codes

  • Rich Content Display: Supplement physical signage with multimedia content including web pages, videos, and audio
  • Real-time Updates: Modify content without reprinting materials
  • Cost Reduction: Decrease reliance on printed materials and tour guides
  • Interactive Experience: Enable visitor feedback collection through scanning

Step-by-Step Guide to Create Scenic Area QR Codes

1. Access QR Code Platform

Visit the CaoLiao QR Code website via desktop browser. Navigate to the template library and select scenic area explanation templates.

Template Selection

2. Customize Content

Modify template components including:

  • Attraction names
  • Descriptions
  • Images
  • Multimedia links

3. Generate Codes

Click "Generate QR Code" to create individual codes. For large-scale implementation, use bulk QR code generation with variable content fields.

4. Design Customization

Enhance visual appeal using:

  • 150+ pre-designed templates
  • Custom logo uploads
  • Color/shape modifications
  • Border adjustments

Additional Tourism Applications

  1. Tour Route Codes
    Create codes for travel itineraries containing schedules, pricing, and destination details. Display on promotional materials for instant access.

  2. Wayfinding Codes
    Add to directional signage with:

    • Interactive maps
    • Emergency contacts
    • Facility locations
  3. Hotel Guide Codes
    Develop digital guides featuring:

    • Property overviews
    • Check-in instructions
    • Local attraction information
    • Dining recommendations

Implementation Tip: Combine dynamic QR codes with fixed signage for hybrid physical-digital experiences. Monitor scan analytics through the platform's workbench to optimize content strategy.