2024-08-24 16:57:34
Want a little snack while you explore the Great Wall of China? Since last week, Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has been offering to deliver food, drinks and even medical equipment to tourists who visit this iconic spot outside Beijing, in areas far from homes. the hotel service.
“This is the first drone delivery service in the capital,” he underlines CNNwhich adds to the “growing drone delivery business across China”. Chinese Deliveroo already delivers by drone to Shanghai or Shenzen in particular.
A 50 minute walk takes five minutes by drone
In practice, the drone loaded with the package will leave from the roof of a hotel and will be received by the staff stationed on the tower of the Great Wall, in the south of Badaling, launched last year and already very popular . Customers will then be able to receive their order at the tower level.
The company says the drones can carry up to 5 pounds per trip, ensuring portability even in moderate wind and rain. Regarding the delivery price, it is similar to the price in the city. Or four yuan (around 50 euros).
The service is effective from 10 am to 4 pm. Then, the drones will be assembled to clean the area and return the waste to the recycling station.
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