Articles by A.M.

In recent years, Tangquan in Hedong District of Linyi has developed a variety of ideas on innovation concerning public service system and tourism. The area has been following an empowerment model with different businesses, a so-called “hot springs+” integration project which has rejuvenated the thousand-year-old hot springs there.  The business model combines the current situation in Tangtou town and the innovational concept of “traveling and living as one, guest and host as one”, thus integrating the residential community into the resort business. Tangquan is aiming at building the “City of China (Linyi) Hot Spring Culture and Health Tourism”. It is…

At the recently opened International Photography Season in Shandong Province focusing on “Opportunity China · Vitality Shandong”, the handmade flower pancakes, a local specialty handicraft from Linyi, caught the attention of many international photographers.  Crowds gathered at the display area of ​​the Linyi Flower Pancakes. Photographers stopped by and raised their cameras, marveling at the unique artform. As a traditional food in Yimeng Mountain area, flower pancakes give the fragrance of the flower ingredient while retaining the original deliciousness of flour pancakes. The ornamental beauty together with the taste is highly valued. On-site staff introduced the production process of flower…

Recently, world-renowned photographers gathered in Jinan, presenting a colorful, vivid and truly fascinating Shandong with its natural beauty, the economic development and the urban lifestyle there captured by the professional lens. With this event, the international photography season began in Shandong Province under the theme of “Opportunity China · Vitality Shandong”. As one important part of this event, Linyi City also carried out a wonderful self-promotion. Zhang Xiaobin from Linyi’s Municipal Publicity Department came to the stage to tell the story of Linyi, and to send a spring invitation to the photography masters from around the world. Mr. Zhang introduced…

The “Square Dance” has been a popular activity in China for years. With happy pace and beautiful movement, the lively dancing style is widely beloved. On November 5th, Linyi’s Hedong District kicked off the 10th Plaza Dance Contest.  The Tanghe Plaza in Tangtou Street became a hot venue for the more than 230 dancing participants in 14 teams.  It was a warm sunny day in early winter. With superb dancing skills, the dancers joyfully expressed their love of life and blessed their motherland in enthusiasm. The audience was enchanted by the charm and style of the dancers, and by the atmosphere,…