Recently, the Dongying event of 2023 Global Youth Conference was held in Dongying City. More than 60 international youth delegates from 28 countries, along with youth representatives from Dongying, participated in the "Yellow River Culture" Global Youth Exchange Camp, where they had the opportunity to explore Dongying's unique characteristics, experience Yellow River culture, and gain insights into the Yellow River Strategy.

A diverse range of activities were arranged for the international youth delegates. They visited the estuary of the Yellow River and the Guangli River as well as experienced the wetland culture in depth. Then, they deepened their understanding of Yellow River culture by visiting the Yellow River Culture Museum and Lyu opera Museum, immersing themselves in experiencing its unique charm. They also participated in the "Yellow River Culture" exchange camp, where they engaged in activities such as New Year Wood-Block Painting , Yellow River puppets, and the craftsmanship in making Qi brush, allowing them to experience and appreciate the intangible cultural heritage of Dongying. Besides, they also enjoyed the local delicacies and participated in team-building activities alongside Chinese and international students. The aim of such activities was to provide a platform for youth from different countries to understand Yellow River culture, enhance mutual friendship, and promote friendly exchanges and communication through experiential, multi-dimensional, diverse, and enjoyable activities.

The exchange camp is an important achievement of the World Estuarine Cities Conference for Cooperation and Development, as well as a specific action to implement the major national strategy for the Yellow River. Since its inception, the exchange camp has continuously innovated its forms, expanded channels, and employed multiple measures to promote the Yellow River culture and other excellent traditional Chinese cultures. Moreover, it has enhanced the international influence of the Yellow River culture and promoted the mutual understanding and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, making it a distinctive platform for cultural exchanges of Dongying City.