Hundreds of industry experts gathered in Tai'an, Shandong province for the 2016 China Cultural Theme Park Construction and Development Forum on April 23 to explore new models and concepts, according to sdchina.com.

Cheng Li, vice mayor of Tai'an, said the event will boost the transformation of cultural tourism.

Borrowing from other cities' experience, Tai'an will highlight its cultural features and build a strong cultural tourism brand as a move to make it a world-renowned destination, Cheng added.

Wang Jianhua, secretary general of the China Industry-University-Research Institute Collaboration Association, Cheng Li, vice mayor of Tai'an, Feng Bing, former editor in chief of the Economic Daily, and more than 100 representatives and 40 reporters attend the 2016 China Cultural Theme Park Construction and Development Forum in Tai’an, Shandong province, April 23. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]