GUANGZHOU -- Leading Chinese search provider Baidu opened its self-developed metaverse to the public Monday, allowing users to interact and visit virtual locations through avatars.
XiRang contains tourist sites and venues for virtual meetings

Individuals navigate Baidu's XiRang metaverse via smartphone or PC by using a controller. (Photo by Takashi Kawakami)
GUANGZHOU -- Leading Chinese search provider Baidu opened its self-developed metaverse to the public Monday, allowing users to interact and visit virtual locations through avatars.