Media trip of Shandong to begin

The trip "World Media Focusing on the Culture of Shandong" will kick off on Sept 27 and take overseas journalists from countries like Italy, Portugal, Brazil, South Korea, Pakistan on a journey that explores the cultural charm and beauty of Shandong, the home of Confucius.

Organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shandong Provincial People's Government and China Daily, the event is designed to display the historical and cultural resources of Shandong province.

Overseas photographers, social media influencers and journalists from more than 10 foreign media outlets such as Russia Today (Russia Segodnya), O Globo, AgenciaLusa, CPEC News, CBS, SBS and Kookmin Ilbo will take part in the trip.

The culturally-rich cities of Jining, Tai'an and Jinan will be the three main destinations.

To showcase to participants the full breadth of Qilu culture, an integral part of traditional Chinese culture, the trip will include a memorial ceremony in honor of Confucius, as well as visits to the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, as well as world cultural and nature heritages like Mount Tai and the Yellow River.

In addition to cultural immersion, the cities will provide a glimpse of Shandong's rapid development and beautiful scenery.