Recommended places in Shandong to spend summer nights
2 years, 5 months ago

Recommended places in Shandong to spend summer nights

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Taierzhuang ancient town, a popular scenic spot in Shandong's Zaozhuang city, is a place where tourists can explore Shandong's traditional culture. A 3-kilometer-long section of the original canal still exists in the town, which is why it is considered a "living ancient canal" by the World Tourism Organization. A variety of interactive activities such as folk art juggling, Languan opera, and Jiaodong drumming are staged every night, bringing tourists a variety of unique experiences. Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, Shandong province is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Confucius, a great Chinese philosopher, educator and the founder of Confucianism.

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Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture

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A group of 26 classical studies scholars visited Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, in Shandong province from Nov 4 to 5 for an immersive Confucian cultural experience. Classical studies scholars from China and overseas walk towards Dacheng Hall at the Temple of Confucius, to participate in a ceremony to pay homage to Confucius in Qufu, Shandong province, on Nov 5. …

Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture

China Daily  

A group of 26 classical studies scholars visited Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, in Shandong province from Nov 4 to 5 for an immersive Confucian cultural experience. Classical studies scholars from China and overseas walk towards Dacheng Hall at the Temple of Confucius, to participate in a ceremony to pay homage to Confucius in Qufu, Shandong province, on Nov 5. …

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival

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Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates with young people in Shandong province. The Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism organized various activities during the Confucius Cultural Festival, aimed at engaging young people from home and abroad. The event showcased traditional weaving procedures and cultural activities, fostering cultural exchange and understanding among participants from diverse backgrounds. The festival highlighted the enduring …

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival

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Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates with young people in Shandong province. The Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism organized various activities during the Confucius Cultural Festival, aimed at engaging young people from home and abroad. The event showcased traditional weaving procedures and cultural activities, fostering cultural exchange and understanding between different cultures. Young people from various countries and regions …

Shandong promotes tourism in Singapore
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong promotes tourism in Singapore

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Shandong province, renowned as the birthplace of Confucius, hosted a promotional event in Singapore on Oct 8 to boost tourism. During the event, Shandong offered a diverse range of tourism services, including themed tours focused on flower viewing, beach vacations, cultural exploration, folk experiences, and culinary discoveries. Wang Lei, head of the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, emphasized …

Global guests experience Confucius heritage in Shandong
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Global guests experience Confucius heritage in Shandong

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Participants from the "Global Influencers Appreciate the Wisdom of Confucius" media tour pose for a group photo at Confucius Temple on Sept 28. A group of expats participating in the "Global Influencers Appreciate the Wisdom of Confucius" media tour visited the Confucius Temple and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, Shandong province, on Sept 28, gaining valuable insights into the …

Brand Confucius cultural event kicks off in Qufu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brand Confucius cultural event kicks off in Qufu

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As one of the highlights of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, "Look Up to A Lofty Mountain" — New Apricot Altar, Discussions by Mayors kicked off in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 27. As one of the highlights of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, "Look Up to A Lofty Mountain" — New Apricot Altar, Discussions by …

Ji Lianhai: Confucius' thoughts remain timeless
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ji Lianhai: Confucius' thoughts remain timeless

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The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival kicked off in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 27. "The core of today's education system — emphasizing moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education — was already present in Confucius' era." "Today, many Confucius Institutes have been established in countries worldwide, and Confucius' thoughts remain influential," he added. Ji also recommended Shandong's tourism …

Landmark institutions and events in Qufu keep Confucius' teachings alive
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Landmark institutions and events in Qufu keep Confucius' teachings alive

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During the summer break from July to August, Qufu in East China's Shandong province emerged as one of the top study tour destinations for parents. Currently, on the museum's basement floor is the immersive cultural relics digital art exhibition named Confucius Code. Every year, two grand events — the International Confucius Cultural Festival and the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations …

Dialogue with Confucius: Mutual Learning Among Civilizations
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dialogue with Confucius: Mutual Learning Among Civilizations

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CULTURAL FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO INFLUENCE OF CONFUCIUS The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is kicking off on Friday in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, East China's Shandong province. With the theme of "Dialogue with Confucius, Mutual Learning Among Civilizations", this year's event is mainly hosted by the Shandong provincial government, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and …

Cultural festival plays tribute to influence of Confucius
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cultural festival plays tribute to influence of Confucius

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The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is kicking off on Friday in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, East China's Shandong province. Key platform Over the past few years, the global online memorial has become an important opportunity and platform for people to learn about Confucius and traditional Chinese culture, organizers said. To promote traditional culture overseas, this year's …

Shandong, Zhejiang to jointly commemorate Confucius' birthday
3 months ago

Shandong, Zhejiang to jointly commemorate Confucius' birthday

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Sept 28 marks the 2,575th birthday of Confucius. In addition to the main ceremony in Qufu, Shandong, this year's Memorial Ceremony for Confucius will include a sub-venue in Quzhou, Zhejiang — home to Confucius' descendants and a hub of Southern Confucianism. The joint Memorial Ceremony for Confucius by Shandong and Zhejiang provinces marks a significant step towards building a culturally …

Shandong set to host global Confucian heritage gathering
3 months ago

Shandong set to host global Confucian heritage gathering

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Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, is set to host a global tracing tour of Confucian temples and academies as part of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. The event will bring together scholars, experts, and administrators from Confucian temples and academies worldwide to discuss the preservation and promotion of Confucian heritage. Shandong boasts the largest number of Confucian …

Shandong cultural tourism offerings showcased in Beijing
3 months ago

Shandong cultural tourism offerings showcased in Beijing

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Shandong province, renowned as the birthplace of Confucius, brought its rich cultural heritage and diverse tourism offerings to Tsinghua University on Sept 20. Shandong's 16 cities take turns spotlighting their unique tourism offerings. The promotional event titled "Traveling in Shandong with Confucius" showcased the province's charm through a variety of engaging activities, including cultural performances, an intangible cultural heritage market, …

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong
3 months, 1 week ago

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong

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On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province hosts a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, hosted a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. From Sept …

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong
3 months, 1 week ago

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong

China Daily  

On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province hosts a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, hosted a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. From Sept …

Southern Confucianism expert visits village
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Southern Confucianism expert visits village

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ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-08-02 Wu Xibiao, director of the Southern Confucianism Research Center at Quzhou University, visits Gouxi village in Quzhou. Gouxi village in Quzhou recently welcomed a special visitor, Tide News reported on Aug 2. The visitor was Wu Xibiao, director of the Southern Confucianism Research Center at Quzhou University. "We should introduce sports projects to transform the ancient horse …

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development

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Located in East China's Shandong province, Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, is painting a vibrant picture of harmony and prosperity by seamlessly integrating its rich traditional culture into its high-quality development. From lively neighborhood events to grand cultural performances, Qufu is committed to preserving and promoting its cultural heritage while fostering a strong sense of community spirit. By incorporating traditional …

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development

China Daily  

Located in East China's Shandong province, Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, is painting a vibrant picture of harmony and prosperity by seamlessly integrating its rich traditional culture into its high-quality development. From lively neighborhood events to grand cultural performances, Qufu is committed to preserving and promoting its cultural heritage while fostering a strong sense of community spirit. By incorporating traditional …

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed

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It is a memory that will forever be etched in my mind. I could never have imagined that nearly 16 years later, thanks to China Daily and the hospitality and kindness of the Cyberspace Administration of Shandong, I would be part of a group of international media invited to visit Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. Located in Jining in Shandong …

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed

China Daily  

It is a memory that will forever be etched in my mind. I could never have imagined that nearly 16 years later, thanks to China Daily and the hospitality and kindness of the Cyberspace Administration of Shandong, I would be part of a group of international media invited to visit Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. Located in Jining in Shandong …

Yantai: An overview
6 months, 1 week ago

Yantai: An overview

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The coastal city of Yantai in East China's Shandong province has a long history rooted in ancient Chinese culture. History: The coastal city of Yantai in East China's Shandong province has a long history rooted in ancient Chinese culture. After the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949, the central government established the Wendeng and Laiyang special zones and …

A place with a sense of history
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A place with a sense of history

China Daily  

An art exhibition at a century-old building in the "Year 1895" cultural and creative industrial park in Nantong, Jiangsu province. Adjacent to the clock tower, on the bank of the canal connecting Nantong to Yangzhou in Tangzha ancient town, Nantong city, Jiangsu province, the bustling Dasheng Wharf facilitated the unloading of raw cotton and the dispatch of finished products to …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on June 2 in Qufu of …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on June 2 in Qufu of …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on Sunday in Qufu of Jining …

A place with a sense of history
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A place with a sense of history

China Daily  

An art exhibition at a century-old building in the "Year 1895" cultural and creative industrial park in Nantong, Jiangsu province. Adjacent to the clock tower, on the bank of the canal connecting Nantong to Yangzhou in Tangzha ancient town, Nantong city, Jiangsu province, the bustling Dasheng Wharf facilitated the unloading of raw cotton and the dispatch of finished products to …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on Sunday in Qufu of Jining …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on Sunday in Qufu of Jining …

A place with a sense of history
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A place with a sense of history

China Daily  

An art exhibition at a century-old building in the "Year 1895" cultural and creative industrial park in Nantong, Jiangsu province. Adjacent to the clock tower, on the bank of the canal connecting Nantong to Yangzhou in Tangzha ancient town, Nantong city, Jiangsu province, the bustling Dasheng Wharf facilitated the unloading of raw cotton and the dispatch of finished products to …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. Eighteen canal towns in the province, such as Wuzhen, Xitang and Puyuan, have flourished alongside the water, where literary figures like Mao Dun and Feng Zikai once resided, and traditional customs such as silk weaving and …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months, 1 week ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months, 1 week ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Quzhou musical mesmerizes Shanghai residents
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Quzhou musical mesmerizes Shanghai residents

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-04-07 The musical Southern Confucianism is staged in Shanghai on April 5. The first stop of the nationwide tour promotion event for the Quzhou musical Southern Confucianism captivated audiences in Shanghai on April 5. Organizers also arranged a promotional event for Quzhou, featuring the launch of its first batch of cultural and creative products and a Song Dynasty-themed …

Culture of Shandong
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture of Shandong

China Daily  

Shandong is an important cradle of Chinese civilization, and nurtured a galaxy of preeminent thinkers, statesmen, litterateurs and inventors during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, building the great and profound Qilu culture. Confucius, China's greatest thinker and educator, established Confucianism, which has exerted a widespread and far-reaching influence on Chinese civilization and acted as an …

Zaozhuang
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Zaozhuang

China Daily  

Zaozhuang, located in the south of Shandong province, borders Yimeng Mountain to the east, Weishan Lake to the west, Xuzhou, the famous cultural spot of the Han Dynasty to the south, and Qufu and Zoucheng, the hometowns of Confucian and Mengzi, to the north. Long-known for the saying "one mountain, one water, two Han Dynasty, three Confucian", it is an …

Unique ancient village with distinctive charm in Guilin
11 months, 1 week ago

Unique ancient village with distinctive charm in Guilin

China Daily  

Ancient Zuotang village is located in Fuli town, Yangshuo county, Guilin city situated along the banks of the Lijiang River, boasting a history of over 600 years. In July 1945, the Linyang Allied Forces conducted two battles here, achieving victory against overwhelming odds and leaving behind valuable remnants of the red culture. Furthermore, the village selected red cultural interpreters from …

Unique ancient village with distinctive charm in Guilin
11 months, 1 week ago

Unique ancient village with distinctive charm in Guilin

China Daily  

Ancient Zuotang village is located in Fuli town, Yangshuo county, Guilin city situated along the banks of the Lijiang River, boasting a history of over 600 years. In July 1945, the Linyang Allied Forces conducted two battles here, achieving victory against overwhelming odds and leaving behind valuable remnants of the red culture. Furthermore, the village selected red cultural interpreters from …

A glimpse of Qinghu Ancient Town
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A glimpse of Qinghu Ancient Town

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-01-09 A nighttime view of Qinghu Ancient Town in Jiangshan, a county-level city in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. Qinghu Ancient Town in Jiangshan, a county-level city in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, has been shortlisted as a nighttime culture and tourism destination, as recently announced by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism. A national 3A scenic attraction, the town …

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism

China Daily  

Nestled at the foot of Nishan Mountain, often considered the birthplace of Confucius, in Qufu, Shandong province, Luyuan new village is making strides in rural vitalization. The central role of Confucian culture in the village's rural tourism economy has given it a distinct competitive edge compared to other rural tourism destinations. Luyuan's success in attracting tourists through its cultural advantages …

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism

China Daily  

Workers water plants in a homestay in Luyuan new village in Qufu, Shandong province, on Nov 2. YANG GUOQING/XINHUA Nestled at the foot of Nishan Mountain, often considered the birthplace of Confucius, in Qufu, Shandong province, Luyuan new village is making strides in rural vitalization. Benefiting from its strategic location and cultural advantages, the village is now home to more …

Shandong promotes innovative development of traditional culture
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Shandong promotes innovative development of traditional culture

China Daily  

A scenic area in Linqing, Liaocheng, Shandong province. Shandong province in East China is making efforts to promote the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding traditional Chinese culture, and to transform the cultural resources advantages of the province into a driving force for high-quality development, said Bai Yugang, head of the Publicity Department of Shandong. "Taking into account the …

Shandong vitalizes traditional culture
1 year ago

Shandong vitalizes traditional culture

China Daily  

Expats try their hands at tying Chinese knots during a cultural event in Shandong. The province has in recent years been actively promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional Chinese culture. The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, which was named after the birthplace of Confucius, has been one of Shandong's major platforms to promote traditional Chinese culture. …

Village people
1 year ago

Village people

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Visitors enjoy a sea of blossoms in Fengyi village, Zhejiang.CHINA DAILY "The place is really nice and convenient for all of us to get to," he says. The park started receiving guests in June last year and has offered employment opportunities to many senior villagers, who help offer tourism services. "Sometimes, it is still a little hard to imagine that …

Village people
1 year ago

Village people

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Visitors enjoy a sea of blossoms in Fengyi village, Zhejiang.CHINA DAILY "The place is really nice and convenient for all of us to get to," he says. The park started receiving guests in June last year and has offered employment opportunities to many senior villagers, who help offer tourism services. "Sometimes, it is still a little hard to imagine that …

Shandong rekindles fine traditional culture
1 year, 1 month ago

Shandong rekindles fine traditional culture

China Daily  

The ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, Shandong province, is set to break new ground with expanded international participation and an unwavering commitment to openness. Shandong, the birthplace of Confucian culture and an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, adheres to tradition while also innovating, allowing traditional Chinese culture to shine in the new era, local media reported. In …

In pics: Countryside tourism booms in Jiaxing during 8-day holiday
1 year, 2 months ago

In pics: Countryside tourism booms in Jiaxing during 8-day holiday

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated : Oct 10, 2023 During the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, many Jiaxing residents chose to visit villages in the city - where they can get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy some fresh local food. Tourists admire countryside scenery from the viewing platform in Fengyi village, Tongyuan town, Haiyan county, Jiaxing, East China's …

In pics: Countryside tourism booms in Jiaxing during 8-day holiday
1 year, 2 months ago

In pics: Countryside tourism booms in Jiaxing during 8-day holiday

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated : Oct 10, 2023 During the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, many Jiaxing residents chose to visit villages in the city - where they can get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy some fresh local food. Tourists admire countryside scenery from the viewing platform in Fengyi village, Tongyuan town, Haiyan county, Jiaxing, East China's …

Shandong set to boost cultural vitality via key initiatives
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong set to boost cultural vitality via key initiatives

China Daily  

People visit the Confucius Museum in Qufu, Shandong province. Integration of culture, tourism This year, Shandong has started the construction of cultural experience corridors along five routes: the Yellow River, the Grand Canal, the Qi Great Wall, the Yellow and Bohai Seas and the Jiaozhou-Jinan Railway. "Excellent traditional Chinese cultures can only remain vibrant and vital through continuous inheritance and …

Shandong set to boost cultural vitality via key initiatives
1 year, 3 months ago

Shandong set to boost cultural vitality via key initiatives

China Daily  

People visit the Confucius Museum in Qufu, Shandong province. Integration of culture, tourism This year, Shandong has started the construction of cultural experience corridors along five routes: the Yellow River, the Grand Canal, the Qi Great Wall, the Yellow and Bohai Seas and the Jiaozhou-Jinan Railway. "Excellent traditional Chinese cultures can only remain vibrant and vital through continuous inheritance and …

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