Bringing local allures to the world

Recent international tourism fairs in Yiwu feature creative cultural products that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern utility and are infused with regional elements, Xu Lin reports.

A Peking Opera doll from Beijing. A qipao-shaped magnet representing Shanghai. A cloth bag printed with a giant panda cartoon hailing Chengdu. And a camel ornament symbolizing the spirit of Dunhuang.

An array of regional Chinese handicrafts captivated visitors' interest at the 14th China Yiwu Cultural Products Trade Fair and the 11th China International Tourism Commodities Fair from April 27 to 30 at the Yiwu International Expo Center. The event in Zhejiang province's Yiwu city showcased the country's integration of culture and tourism.