A group of 99 Japanese university students, led by renowned author Risa Yamada, were invited to tour the city of Jinan by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

During their stay, they explored key sites like the Baotu Spring scenic area, Baihuazhou Historical and Cultural Block, and the Shandong Arts & Crafts Exhibition Center. They also toured the Hyaluronic Acid Museum and the Geely Jinan Manufacturing Base to learn about the culture around spring water and the city's vibrant economic development.

At the Shandong Arts & Crafts Exhibition Center, they saw unique handmade products from the Yellow River region that blended traditional and modern craftsmanship. At the Hyaluronic Acid Museum, they learned about the company's achievements in high-tech fields and Jinan's economic growth.

At Geely's manufacturing base, they had a glimpse of Jinan's advancements in high-end manufacturing through the plant's entire automotive production process.

This event provided the Japanese university students with a real-life interaction with Jinan's culture, technology, and modernity.

The students take a group photo in front of the Daming Lake in Jinan. [Photo/Wechat account: ai-jinan]