A group of international students from Shenyang Medical College recently embarked on an immersive cultural tour of prominent landmarks in Shenyang, Liaoning province.

The event ran from June 6 to 13, during which the students visited multiple cultural touchstones, including the Industrial Museum of China, the Liaoning Science and Technology Museum, the Liaoning Provincial Museum, the Shenyang Imperial Palace, and the Beishichang market.

At the Industrial Museum of China, the students explored a foundry workshop and learned about machines from different periods after 1949, the year the People's Republic of China was founded.

Tanzanian student Oneya Nelson Jaden paused in front of the country's first machine. After learning about the casting of the first metal national emblem, he said, "Shenyang's industrial development is impressive, and these exhibits reveal the profound heritage of Chinese manufacturing."

At the Beishichang market, students learned paper-cutting techniques from folk artists, creating symmetrical butterfly and flower patterns with red paper. Pakistani student Zainab Qayyum said: "Chinese traditional handicrafts are fascinating. I will bring my creations back home to introduce Shenyang's culture to more people."

At the Shenyang Imperial Palace, Mozambican student Gongolo Inercia Elisa Jose donned a bright yellow court dress, learned ancient female etiquette, took photos in front of the Dazheng Hall, and recorded a video introducing the palace's historical significance for social media. "Stepping into the Shenyang Imperial Palace feels like a journey through time, with each building narrating ancient tales," she said.

Throughout the activities, students utilized platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in English, French, Arabic, and other languages to showcase their experiences.

Chen Guojun, dean of the School of International Education at Shenyang Medical College, stated that this initiative deepened the students' understanding of Shenyang's cultural heritage and communicated Shenyang's openness and inclusivity to the world through their perspectives.

*The content of the above article is from China Daily.