A total of 23 young experts and scholars from 18 countries have paid a visit to Longquan subdistrict in Jimo district, Qingdao in East China's Shandong province.

They toured local supply and marketing cooperatives, a reception hall, and an ecological park, experiencing its intangible cultural heritage and observing the outcome of China's rural vitalization efforts.

"I think this place is a good example of how China has advanced in developing some small towns", said Luisalfredo Avila Lopez, a Mexican scholar, during the tour. He was impressed by how the Chinese government has improved the quality of life for residents.

Watch the video to learn more about these scholars' observations.