On October 24th, the “China, an Opportunity:Dynamic Shandong”international students experience activity visited the Shuiyun LangyaScenic Areain Lanshan District, Linyi, where they personally experienced the charming naturalscenery and profound historical and cultural heritage of Linyi.

As the cruise ship slowly left the dock, international students embarked on this unforgettable journey on the water. During the cruise,they were provided with detailed introduction of the history and current situation of the Sui River.This artificial river, which was first built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, has become a source of pride for the citizens of Linyi and is now a landmark of the city.

As the cruise ship sailed along,the international studentsalso enjoyed the magnificent Yi River. The Yi River is not only the mother river of Linyi people, but also bears the essence and pride of this city.The tour guide narrated ancient legends and glorious history along the banks of the Yi River, allowing them to deeply appreciate the profound heritage of this land.

In addition to its natural scenery and historical heritage, Linyi's vibrant commercial environment has caught the attention of international students.On the cruise, the guide introduced to them the development history of Linyi Mall and the achievements of reform and opening up in the city. They learned that this place started as a small street market, and has now grown into a truly bustling "Chinese Grand Bazaar", attracting countless merchants and traders both domestically and internationally. Many of them expressed that they can sense the economic vigor and immense potential of Linyi city through the vibrant market and business atmosphere here.

The “China,an Opportunity:Dynamic Shandong” experience activity for foreign students issponsoredby the Information Office of the People's Government of Shandong Province and the Department of Education of Shandong Province, and organized bySdchina News.During the event, a delegation composed of 15 international students from 12 countries at universities in Shandong province such as Shandong Normal University, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, and University of Jinan, as well as some media reporters, visited cities such as Qingdao, Linyi and Rizhao to have a deeper understanding of Shandong and share the stories of Shandong with the world through their firsthand experiences.