The group of foreign reporters on the "World Media Focusing on the Culture of Shandong" trip continued their tour of the Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 28.

The Nishan Sacred Land is a cultural experience base where visitors can learn about Chinese culture and Confucianism. It is located in the Nishan Cultural Tourism Resort on Nishan Mountain, which is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Confucius.

After the trip in Qufu, the foreign reporters will visit Tai'an and Jinan.

Organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shandong Provincial People's Government and China Daily, the trip is designed to showcase the historical and cultural resources of Shandong province as well as the province's high-quality development.

Foreign reporters dressed in traditional costumes pose for a group photo in front of the statue of Confucius at Nishan Sacred Land on Sept 28. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Foreign reporters transcribe classic quotes from The Analects of Confucius, a collection of ideas and sayings from the ancient Chinese philosopher, at the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies in Qufu, East China's Shandong province on Sept 28. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Raquel Blanco Cerda, an online influencer from Spain, copies out quotes from the Confucian classics at the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies in Qufu, East China's Shandong province on Sept 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Schillirò Ambra Carmen, a journalist from Italy, transcribes classic quotes from The Analects of Confucius, at the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies in Qufu, East China's Shandong province on Sept 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Dean Gordon Munk, an online influencer from Canada, displays his transcription of Confucian classics at the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies in Qufu, East China's Shandong province on Sept 28. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The foreign media group poses for a photo at the Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies on Sept 28 in Qufu, Shandong province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]