“I’ve heard that Qingdao has delicious seafood, tasty beer, enchanting scenery since I was a child. Today I finally came to Qingdao for a tour. I’m touched by the hospitality of Qingdao people,” said Tan Yan, a tourist from Hong Kong.

On Feb. 12, Qingdao Culture and Tourism Bureau held the a welcome ceremony for the first inbound tour group from Hong Kong. 23 Hong Kong tourists received cultural gifts and tickets full of Qingdao characteristics. This is also the first inbound tour group in Shandong after the resumption of cross-border tourism.

(Images: Shandian News)