Contestants in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals make their debut on Friday in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Contestants from 67 countries and regions participating in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals made their formal debut on Friday evening in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province.

Local government considers the event an opportunity to promote the city's unique culture and tourism resources and raise the city's international profile.

A series of themed activities kicked off Sept 22 and will run through Oct 6. For the event, contestants have filmed promotional videos in several places in the coastal city, including unique scenic areas and focusing on intangible culture heritages.

A contestant from China poses on the red carpet of the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals with four kids on Friday in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 

Contestants in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals pose for a group photo on Wednesday at the May Fourth Square, one of the famous landmarks in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 

Contestants in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals participate in a photo shoot in Jimo, Qingdao, Shandong province on Sept 23. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 

Contestants in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals visit an ancient city site in Jimo, a district of Qingdao, Shandong province on Sept 23. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 

Contestants in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals pose for a group photo on Wednesday on Daxue Road, Qingdao, Shandong province. The road is located in a neighborhood favored by tourists because of its rich culture. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 

Two contestants in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals participate in a photo shoot at Qingdao Cruise Terminal on Sept 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] 

Contestants from 67 countries and regions participating in the Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals pose for a group photo on Friday in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]