Media groups and individuals from China and abroad visited Jining city of Shandong province recently to seek a source of inspiration for short videos amid the launch of the "My Story of Chinese Culture" International Short Video Competition.  

They are interested in traditional Chinese culture, intangible cultural heritages, cultural tourism, food and leisure, and are striving to create excellent short videos from a global perspective.

Built on the mountain and located in Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, a county-level city of Jining, Nishan College integrates Confucianism and modern architectural art. It includes traditional Chinese art classics such as Dongyang woodcarving, Shanxi clay sculpture, Suzhou embroidery, Fuzhou lacquer painting and Jingdezhen ceramic painting.

Three expats listen to a guide telling the story of Nishan College. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_ccfd1293bad8]

The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion together are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the three largest ancient building complexes in China. They symbolize commemoration of Confucius and the admiration of Confucianism in past dynasties in China.

Visitors touch an ancient tree at the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion to feel the history of Jining. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_ccfd1293bad8]

The Confucius Museum is a vital cultural spot to commemorate Confucius and inherit the traditional Chinese culture represented by his thought.

The museum has 700,000 pieces of cultural relics in various collections including more than 40,000 volumes of ancient books made since the Song Dynasty (960-1127), over 8,000 pieces of clothing from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties and a large number of ritual musical instruments related to offering sacrifices to Confucius.

Visitors are on their way to the Confucius Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_ccfd1293bad8]