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Intl youth explore Quzhou's culture and communities

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: October 12, 2026 L M S

Ten young people, including participants from China and others from Malaysia, Mali, Sudan, and other countries, have visited cultural and historical sites in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, as part of the "Hi China! My China Story" program, gaining firsthand experience of the city's heritage preservation and rural development.

The Archaeological Site Museum of Gumie State in Qujiang district presented the group with the history and culture of the ancient Gumie State, along with artifacts dating back to the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BC).

The students then visited the Family Temple of Confucius in Quzhou, where they learned about the city's Southern Confucian heritage and prepared short videos based on their experiences.

In Longyou county, they toured an ancient residential complex where more than 40 Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368–1911) buildings have been relocated and preserved. They also visited the Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid in Quzhou's Shuitingmen historical and cultural block, where they explored the story of Chinese residents who helped rescue US airmen during World War II.

Another stop was Jinxing village in Kaihua county, where a ginkgo tree more than 1,000 years old stands among homestays, rural restaurants, and camping facilities.

Participants were paired up to create short videos based on their visits and personal perspectives, sharing stories about Chinese culture and local communities.