Intl youth experience Ordos through culture, ecology, innovation

Participants visit the Ordos Science and Technology Innovation Museum. [Photo/Ordos International Communication Department]

An international youth exchange camp under the Belt and Road Youth Exchange Initiative was held in Ordos city, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, from Sept 22 to 24. The camp brought together young representatives from 13 Belt and Road partner countries, including Vietnam, Turkiye and South Africa.

The event was jointly organized by the CICG Institute of International Studies and Advanced Training and the Publicity Department of the CPC Ordos Municipal Committee, offering participants an immersive look at the city's cultural heritage, ecological progress, and technological development.

A Kyrgyzstani student tries her hand at making mooncakes. [Photo/Ordos International Communication Department]

Participants visited Kangbashi district, Ejin Horoo Banner, and Dongsheng district. At Wulan Mulun Lake Square, they watched a fountain show, explored Kangbashi's illuminated nightscape, and interacted with local residents. They were particularly impressed by Ordos' desert greening efforts and the water-control technology behind the fountain display.

At the Ordos Cultural Industry Park, the group learned about cultural heritage and the fusion of culture, tourism, and film. They also joined a Mid-Autumn Festival cultural exchange, making mooncakes with Chinese friends and experiencing traditional Chinese customs.

The camp also included visits to Ordos Zoo and the Ordos Science and Technology Innovation Museum. Beijing Normal University doctoral student He Mingxuan said the integration of AI and technology offered a glimpse of a better future.

Participants visit the Ordos Cultural Industry Park. [Photo/Ordos International Communication Department]