Delegation from Russian-speaking countries explores Taizhou

The Jiangsu Tourism (Russia) Promotion Center organized an inspection tour on May 20-21 in the prefecture-level city of Taizhou – located in East China's Jiangsu province – with a delegation of over 10 representatives of various institutions from Russian-speaking countries that are based in China.

The delegation visits Qintong ancient town in Taizhou. [Photo/WeChat ID: tztour]

During their two-day visit, the delegation explored Qintong ancient town, Mei Lanfang Park, the Taihetang traditional Chinese medicine clinic, the Taizhou bonsai garden and the Taizhou Zaocha museum. They also went on a night cruise on the Fengcheng River and savored Taizhou's culinary delicacies, such as Taizhou zaocha, or early breakfast tea.

The delegation members came from countries including Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. Among them were representatives from government agencies, travel agencies, trade companies, educational institutions and student representatives studying in China.

A visitor learns about Taizhou (Yangzhou-style) bonsai pruning skills at the Taizhou bonsai garden. [Photo/WeChat ID: tztour]

In the Taihetang traditional Chinese medicine clinic, the visitors learn about the five-animal exercises – a set of medical qigong (breathing exercises) – mainly characterized by imitating animal actions and expressions to prevent and cure illness and prolong life. [Photo/WeChat ID: tztour]