The China (Jinan) 15th International Tea Industry Expo and the ninth Tea Cultural Festival opened in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province on May 28.

The expo featured 2,600 stalls displaying tea products, tea ware, and tea handcrafts across the country. A series of activities were also held during the event, including promotional conferences, tea performances and tea tasting sessions. The expo aims to promote cooperation and exchange among China's renowned tea production areas.

The China (Jinan) 15th International Tea Industry Expo and the ninth Tea Cultural Festival opens in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province on May 28. [Photo/VCG]

Visitors select tea products at the tea expo in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]

An exhibitor introduces tea products at the tea expo in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]

An exhibitor stall at the tea expo in Jinan, Shandong province [Photo/VCG]