More than 50 foreign visitors donned traditional Chinese clothing and immersed themselves in Yangzhou's unique Heyuan Garden on April 27. While there, they also visited a heritage workshop to experience the crafts of woodblock carving and lacquer fan-making.

Foreign visitors try their hands at woodblock carving at Heyuan Garden, Yangzhou. [Photo/Yangtze Evening News]

A student from Russia currently studying at the College for Overseas Education of Yangzhou University shared her excitement. She said that the exquisite garden scenery and the fusion of traditional Chinese and Western architecture left a lasting impression on her.

Foreign participants taste spring tea. [Photo/Yangtze Evening News]

In a related development, Heyuan Garden was recently featured at an exhibition in Versailles, France. Through digital mapping, 3D-printed models, and promotional videos, the exhibition provided international audiences with a fascinating glimpse into the art of Yangzhou's classical gardens.

The cultural exchange at Heyuan Garden and the attention the garden received in Versailles are part of Yangzhou's efforts to share its rich cultural heritage and garden art with a broader audience, fostering deeper connections and mutual understanding between different cultures.

A participant makes a Chinese lacquer fan. [Photo/Yangtze Evening News]