Overseas Chinese media conducts research and interviews in Nanming

Representatives from 35 overseas Chinese media outlets pay a visit to Qingyun Road. [Photo/Jiaxiu Nanming]

A tour of Guizhou by overseas Chinese media landed in Nanming district of Guiyang city on Oct 27.

Representatives from 35 media outlets in countries such as Canada, Australia, the United States and Japan participated in the event.

The media representatives explored Qingyun Road and the Cao Zhuangyuan Street Area in Nanming, conducting interviews and research about the district's efforts to promote its history and culture, create distinctive cultural blocks, and empower urban renewal.

At Qingyun Market on Qingyun Road, they toured cultural and creative shops, listened to introductions of the shops' cultural backgrounds and business concepts, and gained in-depth knowledge of the historical development, transformation, upgrading, and current operation of Qingyun Road.

During a tour of the Cao Zhuangyuan Street Area, they visited Nanheng Street, No 188 courtyard, Zhuangyuan Building and Zhuangyuan Market.

They experienced the cultural spirit of Guiyang, and learned about the history of the "Zhuangyuan". They also inquired about the methods of revitalizing the area's cultural value, preserving the city's memory, and fueling urban renewal in Nanming.

Overseas Chinese media outlets learn about creative cultural products in Nanming district. [Photo/Jiaxiu Nanming]

Yang Xiao, editor-in-chief of Canada China Online, said: "What we saw today in Qingyun Road and the Cao Zhuangyuan Street Area are excellent examples of the successful transformation of old urban districts."

The practice of revitalizing old cities by exploring their cultural context, integrating local culture, and enhancing residents' quality of life is something Nanming has been promoting.

During their interviews and field investigations, the members of the media said they could feel significant changes in Guizhou. They found the region to be full of energy and very appealing.

They promised to present the changes they observed in Guizhou, as well as the exemplary methods and practices they learned from their trip, to their home countries and share these stories with the rest of the world.

Zhuangyuan Building in Nanming district is popular among tourists. [Photo/Jiaxiu Nanming]