Representatives from more than 50 wedding service providers based in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shandong province  toured a number of scenic spots in Shinan district, Qingdao from Dec 16 to 17 to experience the local culture and promote industrial exchange.

The representatives participated in an opening ceremony, an exhibition, a summit forum, and a promotional fair for the 2019 Qingdao Wedding Culture Week on Dec 16.

They also visited the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center and the Qingdao International Convention Center to learn about the development of the district's wedding industry. The visit is expected to strengthen cooperation between Shinan district and enterprises from major partner cities.

On the second day of the two-day visit, the representatives visited several popular tourist destinations in the district, including the Haixin Science Exploration Center, the Forbidden City Cultural and Creative Store of Qingdao, the 1907 Light and Shadow Club, and more.

Representatives from more than 50 wedding service companies visit the 1907 Light and Shadow Club in Shinan district on Dec 17. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

They also learned about the abundant industrial resources and cultural charm of the district while visiting some popular sites for taking wedding photos, and discussions were held to promote more innovative and unique wedding products and enhance resource sharing in the industry.

Several tourist companies expressed an intent to cooperate with Shinan district, as the district has improved its public services, diversified its tourism industry, and boasts strong enterprises that integrate culture and tourism.