For those who are short on money and time but still suffer from wanderlust, “virtual tourism” might just be the perfect solution, offering a 3D alternative to making those travel dreams into a “virtual reality”.对于那些没有时间、没有钱但是又渴望旅行的人来说，“虚拟旅游”也许是个完美的解决方案，通过提供3D代替品把那些旅行之梦变成“虚拟现实”。
Although this imaginative new way to travel has yet to catch on in the mainstream, many young, hip and cyberspace savvy Chinese are opting for these digital vacations.
虽然这一富有想象力的新的旅行方式尚未成为主流，但是许多年轻、时尚并且熟知网络的中国人已经开始选择这类数字假期了。
Using advanced WEB 3D technology, “virtual tourism” allows users to “visit” the scenic spot of their choice on the web, interact with other “virtual tourists,” even reach out and “touch” a stone displayed in the rendered landscape.
利用先进的网络3D技术， “虚拟旅游”让用户在网络上“访问”他们自己选择的风景名胜区，并且与其他“虚拟旅游者”进行互动 ，甚至可以伸出手“触摸”景区里的石头。
This new technology also allows tourists to personalize their experience by editing the environment's appearance.这种新技术还可以让游客通过编辑环境外观来得到个性化体验。
In this way, users can see ideal scenes of natural beauty without getting on a plane, train or even leaving the room.
通过这种方式，使用者不用离开房间，也不用坐飞机和火车，就可以看到理想的自然风光场面了，
“Any travel destination can be made into a virtual scene, giving users a 'real' sensory experience. “任何旅行目的地，都可以模拟成一个虚拟场景，让用户能够得到“真实”的感官享受。
Somewhat similar to a 3D video game, the differences being that in this virtual space, you can actually sit down on the stool in front of you, make yourself a cup of tea or buy whatever product is being displayed,” Martin Tong of Suzhou Snail Electronic Co explains.
这有些类似于3D视频游戏，区别只在于，在这个虚拟场景里，你真的可以在凳子上坐下来，或者可以喝杯茶、甚至还可以购买场景里销售的产品。“来自于苏州蜗牛电子有限公司的童大鹏解释说。
While visiting a destination, virtual tourists can also exchange travel information, stories or simply give each other directions.
在访问某个目的地的时候，虚拟游客们还可以交流旅行信息、故事或者就是指个路。
“An appealing feature of 3D tourism is the virtual tourist can check out a destination before visiting in the real world, encouraging real tourism once the user's interests are piqued,” Martin added. “ “3D虚拟旅游最有吸引力的地方在于，一个虚拟游客可以在真正去某个目的地旅游前先体验景点，当用户的兴趣被激发后，会鼓励这个用户真正去目的地游玩”童大鹏补充说。
Through this unique platform, local tourism boards also have a new way to promote their tourist attractions online, at the same time providing travelers with a forum to give advice, share experience and post comments.
通过这一独特的平台，当地旅游局也可以有一种新的方式在网上宣传他们的景点，同时为旅客提供一个论坛，提供咨询，交流经验和发表评论。
Such information would also be beneficial in helping management and tourism officials to improve local amenities for “real” tourists
这些资料也将有益于帮助管理层和旅游局官员们不断改善当地设施来服务“真实”的游客。
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