On November 2nd, reporters from leading Indonesian media continued their tour of Guangzhou. In the morning, they visited the headquarters of Pony.ai in Nansha District, experiencing an autonomous taxi ride. In the afternoon, they explored the historic Yong Qing Fang neighborhood and took in panoramic views of Guangzhou from the Ferris wheel atop Canton Tower.

Founded in 2016, Pony.ai provides autonomous driving technology and solutions for global markets, focusing on Robotaxi services, Robotrucks, and Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) with intelligent driving capabilities. This makes it a frontrunner in the autonomous driving field.

Upon arriving at Pony.ai's headquarters in Nansha, the Indonesian reporters eagerly boarded the autonomous taxis. After securing their seatbelts in the back seat, they selected their destinations on a touchscreen in front of them. The vehicle smoothly planned its route and began the journey.

"It's so cool!" exclaimed both Descafrom Indonesia's Antara and Winda from Liputan6. "I've only seen autonomous taxis on TikTok, so riding in one today was thrilling," said Desca. "It's incredibly comfortable inside the car as well."

Ricky from Kumparan noted that he felt a bit apprehensive at first but found his nervousness quickly fading as the car drove steadily for over ten minutes. "It actually felt smoother than a regular taxi," he added.

For Indonesians, autonomous driving is a new concept, and safety is a top concern. A representative from Pony.ai explained that the company currently operates around 300 autonomous vehicles across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, all of which have demonstrated high safety standards.

Neli from Kompas remarked that a Chinese company had previously demonstrated autonomous driving in Jakarta, and she expressed hope that more Chinese autonomous driving companies would enter the Indonesian market to enhance transport efficiency.

In the afternoon, the reporters visited Yong Qing Fang, a revitalized area of Guangzhou's old town. The blend of tradition and modernity left a strong impression, with reporters frequently pausing to take photos. No visit to Yong Qing Fang would be complete without a stop at the Cantonese Opera Art Museum. The museum's exquisite opera costumes and live Cantonese opera performances fascinated the reporters. "I never knew China had so many unique opera styles,” one reporter noted.

Leaving the historic streets, the reporters headed to Guangzhou's iconic Canton Tower, a symbol of modernity. From the 450-meter-high outdoor observation deck, they boarded the world's highest Ferris wheel to enjoy Guangzhou's stunning nighttime views.

Neli from Kompas compared Guangzhou's lively streets to Jakarta, saying, "Jakarta is also vibrant, but Guangzhou is very clean, with lots of people yet never feeling overcrowded." Ricky from Kumparan added, "Guangzhou is a city where traditional culture and modern charm blend seamlessly. It's an impressive combination!"

印尼主流媒体记者湾区行丨广州的传统和现代特质结合得很好

11月2日，来自印尼主流媒体的记者继续广州的行程。上午，他们来到南沙区的小马智行总部，亲身体验无人驾驶出租车；下午，到访广州传统街区永庆坊、登上广州塔“摩天轮”俯瞰广州全貌。

小马智行成立于2016年，为全球市场提供出行和物流领域的自动驾驶技术和解决方案，布局自动驾驶出行服务（Robotaxi）、自动驾驶卡车（Robotruck）、乘用车智能驾驶（POV）三大业务，是自动驾驶领域的领跑者。

一到小马智行位于广州南沙区的总部，印尼记者们就迫不及待试乘无人驾驶出租车：坐上后排座椅，系好安全带，在座椅前方的屏幕上点击目的地，车辆就开始自动规划路线，平稳起步。

“太酷了！”来自印尼安塔拉通讯社的记者戴思佳和第六新闻报道网记者温达发出同样的惊呼。“我之前只是在TikTok（海外版抖音）上看到过无人驾驶出租车，今天能乘坐非常开心。在车里的感觉也特别好，很舒服。”戴思佳说。

线圈网记者里奇表示，自己在刚坐上车的那一刻，内心还有些忐忑，但是在车子平稳起步并行驶了十多分钟之后，这种忐忑逐渐消散，“感觉无人驾驶出租车比有人驾驶更加平稳”。

对印尼人来说，自动驾驶是一个全新的事物，他们很关心自动驾驶的安全问题，小马智行相关负责人告诉他们，目前小马智行在北京、上海、广州、深圳四个城市已经投放了近300台运营车辆，整体安全性已经得到了验证。

印尼《罗盘报》记者尼莉表示，此前曾有中国公司在雅加达进行过自动驾驶演示，她期待未来越来越多的中国自动驾驶相关企业可以进入印尼市场，提升印尼的交通运输效率。

下午，四位印尼记者来到永庆坊，体会广州老城区焕发的新活力。兼具传统与时尚的永庆坊给记者们留下深刻印象，他们时常驻足，拍照留念。到了永庆坊，就必须得去粤剧艺术博物馆看一看，馆内精美的粤剧戏服让记者们流连忘返，正在上演的粤剧演出让记者们十分好奇，“想不到光是中国就有好几种戏曲风格。”

离开广州的传统街区，印尼记者来到代表现代广州之美的地标——广州塔。在450米户外观景台上，记者们登上世界最高的摩天轮，欣赏美丽的广州夜景。

广州热闹繁忙的街头让《罗盘报》记者尼莉想起雅加达：“雅加达也非常热闹，但不同的是，广州很整洁，人多而不拥挤。”线圈网记者里奇说，广州是既有传统文化底蕴又有现代化魅力的城市，“两种特质结合得很好！”

文、图丨记者 赵鹏 付怡 曾潇
翻译丨赵凡
英文审校丨林佳岱