As the “A Date with China–Meet Shandong” international media tour took a cohort of reporters and influencers based in China to explore the eastern province from June 2 to 7, the participants embarked on an immersive journey into the region’s long-standing cultural traditions and rich, vibrant folk culture and arts.

A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers paid a visit to the Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province to embark on a unique journey of tea culture.

Members of the 'A Date with China' international media tour visited the Tsingtao Beer Museum and the headquarters of the Haier Group in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, exploring the history and development stories behind these two famous brands of the coastal city. 

Recently, "A Date with China· Meet Shandong" international media delegation went to Jining, the hometown of Confucius, and experienced the rich Chinese culture and Confucianism carried by this ancient and charming city.

From June 5 to 7, a group of foreign reporters and influencers based in China visited Weihai in East China's Shandong province and experienced the unique customs of this coastal city.

A group of foreign reporters and influencers based in China learned to make zongzi, or glutinous rice dumplings, on Friday in Weihai, East China's Shandong province, to familiarize themselves with Duanwu, or the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional festival celebrated across China on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar.

Tanzanian journalist Gloria Agapiti Michael Meiseyeki embarked on a tea-making journey on Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, trying her hand at tea processing from start to finish. Gloria believes tea culture's true value lies in its people and the invaluable legacy that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Located in the easternmost tip of East China's Shandong Province, Weihai is hugged by the Yellow Sea on three sides, boasting almost 1,000 kilometers of golden coastline laced with serene mountain landscapes.

A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers paid a visit to the Laoshan Mountain in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province on Thursday, to embark on a unique journey of tea culture.

Members of the 2024 A Date with China international media tour embarked on a visit to the Xinhe Straw Weaving Pavilion in Pingdu, East China's Shandong province, getting a glimpse of the rich cultural beauty and allure of the local handicrafts.

Lujin, or Lu Brocade, is hand-woven brocade with pure cotton popular in southwest Shandong province that traces back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC).

Danish content creator Julie Odsgaard Laursen and British content creator Luke Johnston immersed themselves in the enchanting realm of motion capture technology at the China Movie Metropolis in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on Tuesday. Join them as they explore the innovation at the core of modern filmmaking.

Embarking on a cultural voyage in Qingdao, the A Date with China international media tour members immersed themselves in the essence of Qingdao's intangible heritages, from calligraphy and tea ceremonies to guqin (a traditional seven-stringed zither) and seal carving.

A group of foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in China visited Qufu, a county-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, from Sunday to Monday, to explore and discover the fascinating aspects of the birthplace of the renowned ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius.

A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers paid a visit to the headquarters of Haier Group in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on Monday.

The Confucius Temple in Qufu, East China's Shandong province, played host to a group of international journalists and influencers on Monday as part of the "A Date with China 2024 – Meet Shandong" international media tour. The group had the opportunity to delve into the rich history and cultural significance of this ancient seat of learning.

A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on Sunday in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province.

Members of the A Date with China international media tour visited the Tsingtao Beer Museum in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province on Monday, getting a closer look at the history and current development of Tsingtao Brewery Co Ltd.