People can watch the mascot welcoming show via the online AR service platform when they arrive at competition venues for the Hangzhou Asian Games. [Photo/Xinhua]

An online platform to enhance interactive experience via augmented reality technology for the Hangzhou Asian Games was launched on Sunday.

People can seek out the AR service platform on the SmartHangzhou2022 applet on Alipay app to obtain venue navigation service, watch the 19th Asian Games mascot welcoming show, and read information.

Moreover, the AR service platform will allow people to enter virtual world and interact with the mascots for photos at five countdown devices setting places in Hangzhou, namely the Pedestrian Street of Hubin Road, the East Canal Square of Gongchen Bridge, the City Balcony at Qianjiang New City, Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park, and Hangzhou Youth & Children Center.