On April 16, the China through Our Eyes: Let's Meet at Mount Huangshan themed event, jointly organized by the Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area, Xinmin Evening News, and the Shanghai People Foreign Friendly Association, kicked off. Five international expats from Shanghai embarked on a journey to explore the beauty of Huangshan Mountain and share their experiences.
During the event's meeting, international figures shared their perspectives. Clarisse Le Guermic from France, the founder of Arcade Qimen Culture Company, likened Huangshan Mountain to a traditional Chinese landscape painting, offering an escape from urban hustle. She emphasized the importance of introducing Huangshan Mountain to international visitors, akin to how Chinese tourists visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Expats visit Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area from April 16. [Photo/Huangshan Daily]
Bert Smith, the CEO of an information technology company in Shanghai, who has lived in China for nearly 20 years, expressed his excitement about discovering local cultural treasures such as delicacies and villages and looked forward to further exploration.
Other participants, like Arash Estilaf, an Iranian cultural blogger, were captivated by the warm hospitality and unique scenery of Huangshan Mountain, vowing to share their experiences with his followers.
Arash Estilaf is captivated by the warm hospitality and unique scenery of Huangshan Mountain. [Photo/Huangshan Daily]
The event reflects efforts to promote Huangshan Mountain to an international scale, aligning with the city's vision to become a world-class leisure and health tourism destination. With a focus on ecological development and internationalization, Huangshan Mountain aims to showcase the beauty of China to the world.