A Spanish delegation visited Qingtian county of Lishui, Zhejiang province, on Oct 21, for an in-depth inspection of local cultural and tourism resources.

The delegation visits the Qingtian Rice-Fish Culture System Museum in Lishui, Zhejiang province, on Oct 21. [Photo/Tide News]

The delegation explored several prominent sites to gain a deeper understanding of how traditional Chinese charm merges with European influences in the region, aiming to identify opportunities for inbound tourism cooperation.

In Longxian village, at the Qingtian Rice-Fish Culture System Museum, the delegation experienced the Rice-Fish Culture System, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System with a history of over 1,200 years.

Delegation members try Qingtian coffee in Qingtian county of Lishui, Zhejiang province, on Oct 21. [Photo/Tide News]

They showed a strong interest in this ecological and sustainable farming method. The visit highlighted the international appeal of Qingtian's eco-tourism resources and sparked ideas for developing study-tour products aimed at global markets.

They also visited the Qingtian Stone Carving Museum, a local cafe, and the Overseas Chinese History Exhibition Hall of Qingtian. These sites showcased Qingtian's traditional craftsmanship, fusion of Eastern and Western lifestyles, and century-old overseas Chinese history, presenting China's cultural stories to the world.

Delegation members experience Qingtian stone carving in Qingtian county of Lishui, Zhejiang province, on Oct 21. [Photo/Tide News]

The president of Galician Tourism Association praised Qingtian's rural life, particularly Longxian village's preserved traditions. He said that he would promote Qingtian in Galicia, Spain.

The China-Spain Association for Exchange and Development will create promotional materials based on the visit and collaborate with Spanish travel agencies to develop tourism routes highlighting Qingtian's unique culture.