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What is POI?

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For map products, the information around the geographical location is called POI.

The meaning of POI's existence: when users' cognition of geographical location and surrounding information is inaccurate, they will connect users with geographically meaningful points for further transformation.

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Taking Baidu map as an example, we can see that poi can be divided into eight categories by inputting more options in the search box: eating, drinking, staying, traveling, banking, entertainment, life, scenic spots and shopping. To be more detailed, you can choose a category in the big category.

For example, you can choose hotel stars for accommodation, and you can choose food types for eating and drinking.

Baidu Map Open Platform ——POI Industry Classification

This classification is very detailed. Primary industry 17. In Gaode's open platform, POI categories are even divided into 20 categories, and each category is divided into secondary and tertiary categories. The POI classification of the developer platform is very meticulous and rigorous, and the key point is to be completely exhausted and independent.

Through POI retrieval, map products are no longer just a tool. In addition to providing users with basic functions such as location query and destination navigation, they can rely on it completely.