The 2024 all-media tour event, organized by the Xi'an municipal administration of culture and tourism, was launched in the Shijingli Scenic Area in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on July 17.

The Shijingli Scenic Area is the first 4A-level scenic spot in China with a focus on the Book of Songs culture.

Shijingli Scenic Area is the first 4A-level scenic spot in China with a focus on the Book of Songs culture. [Photo provided to en.xa.gov.cn]

Over 20 journalists from provincial and municipal media outlets, along with more than 10 online influencers, were guided by renowned cultural scholar and vice president of the Shaanxi Poetry Society, Shang Ziqin, as they immersed themselves in the graceful essence of the Book of Songs.

The participants basked in the serene atmosphere, capturing the most beautiful and meaningful landscapes with their cameras.

As a special guest of the event, Shang shared the origins of the Book of Songs.

Exiting the Shijingli Scenic Area, the participants proceeded to Kunming Lake · Qixi Park. This area was once the site of Fenghao, nurturing the splendor of the Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century-771 BC), and the birthplace of the Chinese navy, as well as the birthplace of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl legend, making it a place closely associated with poetry.

The Huaqing Palace's beautiful scenery. [Photo provided to en.xa.gov.cn]

In the afternoon, they visited the Huaqing Palace, where Shang taught them about Bai Juyi's work Song of Everlasting Regret, and shared the sentiments of past poets who visited the palace.

Moreover, they experienced how rubbings are made at the Huaqing Palace.