Articles by A.M.

Two Waters and One City: A New Pattern of Tourism in Hedong, Linyi

Recently, the signing ceremony of tourism projects was held in Linyi City at the Cultural Tourism Promotion Conference. The successful hosting promoted high-quality development of the cultural tourism industry. “Hospitality in Shandong · Passion in Hedong” became the eye-catching business card of Hedong District in Linyi, aiming at accelerating the new tourism pattern around the “two waters and one city” design in the region. Hedong District is an important part of Linyi Central City. In order to strengthen the cultural tourism projects, the district focuses on the hot springs of Tangquan Tourism Resort, the “city flower” Yizhou Begonia of Tanghe…


International Seminar on “Belt and Road” Held in Linyi, Shandong Province

On July 24, the International Seminar on jointly building the “Belt and Road” was held in Linyi City, Shandong Province. Proposed in 2013, the “Belt and Road” has been a great international economic cooperation initiative. Participating countries have achieved fruitful results in infrastructure construction, industrial investment, green and low-carbon development, digital economy and health, laying a solid foundation for future industrial cooperation and development. Located in the southeast of Shandong Province. Linyi has a long history and cultural tradition. It is rich in natural resources and strong in development momentum. In the past years, it has cultivated China’s largest market…


2024 “FIVB Volleyball Men’s Challenger Cup” Was Held in Linyi

On7. July, the final match of Chaoxi/Yaoling Shandong 2024  “FIVB Volleyball Men’s Challenger Cup” was held at Linyi Olympic Sports Park Stadium. The Chinese team won the championship by defeating the Belgian team with 3:1.  It is reported that the event lasted for 4 days and a total of 8 teams participated, namely the host China plus Ukraine, Belgium, Egypt, Qatar, Croatia, Chile and Mexico. The Chinese team won three games in a row during the competition, resulting in winning the championship and succeeding in qualifying for the 2025 World Men’s Volleyball League. The Belgian team won the runner-up and the…


Linyi Hedong: “The Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair” Displaying the Beauty of Tradition 

During the 24th Square Culture and Art Festival in Linyi’s Hedong District, Longteng held a series of intangible cultural heritage display and performance activities, inviting the public to get closer looks at the local cultural heritage, and to understand its charm in China’s long tradition. The “Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair” attracted many locals. The experience area, the food stands, and the traditional product exhibition area… all showcasing the charm of the local intangible cultural heritage. “I hope that all citizens will participate and learn how our paper-cutting has been carried forward for centuries.” Ms Li Ling, an inheritor of Langya…


City Square Dance Performance, A Spectacular in Yimeng

City Square Dance Performance, A Spectacular in Yimeng Recently, the 24th Square Culture and Art Festival in Linyi’s Hedong District was opened. At the launching ceremony, the so-called “Dance Yimeng” Square Dance Performance with its dynamic music and cheerful dance steps attracted many to stop and enjoy. “We danced ‘the Yellow River flows in front of my house’. To be able to represent our team in participating in the competition, I feel excited and happy. We have always liked this dance.” Ms Wang Lixia, a plaza dancer, said in joy. Ms Wang Yue, a local, took her child with her…


“Pocket Parks”: The Unique Beauty in Hedong District

“Pocket Park” is a vivid description of a mini park. It is a small open space to the public. These small and beautiful pocket parks in Hedong District can be seen through the windows of the residential areas, thus very much loved by the inhabitants. “Covering with green” has become a trend in Hedong. Last year, there were 47 new pocket parks being built in the district. Among them, Tinglan Park was evaluated the “Most Beautiful Pocket Park” in Linyi City Center.  The district administration has established a long-term mechanism in to comprehensively manage the maintenance of these pocket parks….


New Image of Hedong: One City, One Park, One Belt & Two Areas

Hedong District is embarking on building a “cultural and tourism district” right now. The district is taking the opportunity of Shandong Province Cultural Tourism Industry Conference to showcase its strength with the highlight in Tangtou Hot Spring Tourist Resort which is a national tourist resort. A riverside ecological and cultural corridor of “one city, one park, one belt and two major areas” is under construction. The corridor will give full play to the leading role of Langya Ancient Town and Longyuan Tourist Area, optimizing the cultural belt on the east bank of Yihe River and the hot spring leisure area….


Fragrance of Blooming Roses in the Summer Breeze: New Village Image in Yishui

Entering Yaoyatou Village in Huangshanpu Town of Yishui County, the rural roads, beautiful courtyards and colorful murals are particularly eye-catching. Under the blue sky, the unique local wall design is smartly integrated with the neat houses around, forming a pleasant landscape for Linyi City in Shandong Province. “In the past, this road was uneven and dusty. Now I see the flower beds being built, and the roads are clean,” Mr. Wu Xingyu, a villager in Yaoyatou Village said in joy. The village has been embarking on the remediation activities such as “My Hometown and My Building” to comprehensively improve the…


Encountering History: The Romance of Hanfu in Shandong Yishui

”Yue Luo garment greeted the spring breeze, and the jade-carved unicorn dotted the belt red. The front of building was sung in a fairy language, and the tent was immersing in the scent of fragrance from Sheng music“. In the ancient verses, the gorgeous teenagers were joyful in Han garment (Hanfu). In modern times, more and more young people in China are walking in the streets wearing Hanfu,  displaying an elegant beauty with self-confidence. Recently, the first Hanfu Tour Park Show in Yishui County, Shandong Province, was opened in the Rainbow Town of Snow Mountain.  The event was hosted by Yicheng Street…


Hedong’s Charm at Shandong Province Cultural Tourism Conference

Recently, the 2024 Shandong Province Cultural Tourism Conference was held in Linyi City. The colorful “Hedong Good Products” displayed at the conference became a big eye-catcher. The Hedong Nongfa specialty store introduced Hedong agricultural products from Langya Ancient Town. The store was so frequented that there was always an endless line waiting to be served. Besides a dazzling array of Hedong specialty agricultural products, a variety of cultural experience areas with local characteristic were also attracting people’s attention, among them were the handmade sachets and lacquer fans enjoying the fame of the intangible cultural heritage.  Gu Yixin, a craftsman of…