Seo Ilwon, a reporter from South Korea, described the province as "colorful" in many ways. The first color he encountered was nature, represented by the misty peaks of Fanjing Mountain and the deep canyon landscapes along the Wujiang River. Another was tradition, reflected in the songs, dances, and the customs of ethnic minority communities. For Seo, Playing basketball inside a natural cave and exploring a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) fortress were among the most memorable experiences of the trip, along with the food, which added another vibrant layer of Guizhou's identity. From diverse teas to dishes made with local ingredients — like matcha dumplings and matcha rice wine — the culinary experiences surprised him at every turn. He believes audiences in South Korea would find Guizhou both fascinating and relatable, given the cultural connections and geographical proximity between the two countries.
Also sharing her impressions was Russian content creator Anzhelika Romanovskaia, who was visiting Guizhou for the second time. She vividly described cruising through the emerald waters of the Wujiang Lizhi Gorge, where the mist-wrapped mountains and winding river bends created cinematic scenes. The warm welcome she received made her feel less like a visitor and more like part of the local community. As an influencer, she said she plans to share Guizhou's stories through both Chinese and international social media platforms, highlighting themes such as slow living, nature, and cultural traditions.
Kuvineshwaren Nedunjelian from Malaysia, a journalist with the national news agency Bernama, said the journey left a lasting impression on him. It was his first visit to China, and he described Guizhou as a hidden gem where food, culture, architecture, and natural beauty come together. What moved him most, however, was the warmth of the people. Whether interacting with locals or joining community activities — like the lively basketball match in Yanhe Cave — he felt that shared experiences could bridge any language barrier.
As the roundtable drew to a close, many participants expressed a common hope: that the stories they experienced in Guizhou, from matcha culture and dramatic landscapes to everyday life in local communities, would travel far beyond the province through their reporting and creative work, allowing more people around the world to discover the charm of Colorful Guizhou.
