Hangzhou, China, the host city for the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games, announced it is giving away one million gift packs with a rich variety of travel benefits to welcome global visitors.

Each gift pack includes a seven-day free Hangzhou subway pass, free tickets to tourist attractions, and a prepaid phone card worth 100 Chinese yuan (roughly US$14). (US$1=RM4.59)

According to the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism in a statement, participants also have the opportunity to win 100,000 free tickets to the Asian Games.

Overseas visitors may sign up through the official website of Hangzhou Tourism and Culture, and winners will later be notified through email.

The global initiative aims to enhance tourists' experience during the 2022 Asian Games and Para Games, which will take place in September and October in Hangzhou.

An ancient capital of stunning natural beauty and historical heritage, the city is also known as a national leader for socio-economic development and a hub of digital technology innovation.

Chinese mainland users may enter the digital lottery for the gift pack by searching "Asian Games" in the Alipay app and clicking into "One Pass" in the Smart Hangzhou 2022 mini programme, or through the Hangzhou Residents app and Discover Hangzhou mini programme.

Smart Hangzhou 2022 mini programme is the first one-stop digital service platform for a major international multi-sport event. Together with the gift packs, it aims to provide global visitors to Hangzhou with all-in-one digital service experience for dining, transportation, travelling, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency