On May 31, Beijing Diplomatic Service and Mentougou District People's Government of Beijing Municipality jointly launched a special event titled "A Trip to Mentougou for Foreign Journalists from China International News Center". A total of 45 journalists from Hungary, Mongolia, Namibia, Zambia, and many other countries arrived in Mentougou District to feel the district's rejuvenated charm and the dynamic and thriving development of its cultural and tourism sectors.

Foreign journalists at La V-onderland Nature Discovery Center

Foreign journalists at Goodone, an aesthetic space featuring vintage lifestyles

In Tanko Business District located in Tanzhesi Town, foreign journalists explored La V-onderland Nature Discovery Center and Goodone, an aesthetic space featuring vintage lifestyles. They immersed themselves in the international ambiance and friendly community spirit of this area. Jona Hasija, a journalist from Albania, lauded China's dynamic progress: "In China, every day reveals something new in various fields. Today we witnessed something associated with industries, and something about culture tomorrow, something historical the day after tomorrow, and then regional enterprises..."

Foreign journalists engaging in the celebration of the International Children's Day

Foreign journalists engaging in the celebration of the International Children's Day

At the millennium-old Tanzhe Temple, foreign journalists were deeply impressed by its historical allure and contemporary charm. They also looked forward to the ongoing growth of Mentougou District's cultural and tourism sectors, which will draw more visitors to this district. Phetsamone Phongphayosith, the Deputy Director of the News Department at Lao National Radio (LNR), practices Buddhism. He enjoys visiting temples across China to seek blessings for his family and friends.

A group photo of the participating foreign journalists at Jinyu Colored Glaze Cultural Creative Industrial Park in Liuliqu Village, Longquan Town

In 2008, the colored glaze firing technique of Mentougou was included in the second batch of the State-level Intangible Cultural Heritage Items. In the afternoon, the participating journalists visited Jinyu Colored Glaze Cultural Creative Industrial Park in Liuliqu Village, Longquan Town, where they viewed the exquisite creations at the local market featuring the cultural and creative goods based on intangible cultural heritage and watched the production process of ancient-style colored glaze from a close distance. Pavleta Davidova, a journalist of 24chasa, a Bulgarian newspaper, exclaimed at China's approach to blending history with modernity. She believes that China's emphasis on preserving its history and continuing its traditions is of great importance. Leota Marc John Membrere, a journalist at Samoa's Savali Newspaper, views China's dedication to preserving cultural heritage items and securing their longevity for another millennium as a valuable experience which can be learned by the rest of the world.

(Source: CRI Online of China Media Group)