All along the line

"We found that foreigners are impressed by Beijing, and find it a very diverse and cultural city, with a lot of fun stuff to do, from bars and restaurants to museums and galleries."

Soto himself gained a lot of knowledge about culture and folklore in the capital through the youth tourism festival.

"Through this event, I learned how important each of these places was when Beijing was the capital of Imperial China and the many fascinating stories behind them. Now my feelings for Beijing are deeper, as well as my understanding of Beijing," he says.

Soto believes that the next event will be even more exciting.

"At that time, I will not only participate in it myself, but also invite my friends. I believe this is not the end, but a new beginning," he says.

yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn