East China's Shandong province has rich cultural and tourism resources, as well as a wide range of intangible cultural heritage items. Recently, the province launched a Yellow River-themed route to promote its intangible cultural heritage items.

The Yellow River is deemed as "China's mother river" and "the cradle of Chinese civilization." The Yellow River-themed route covers nine cities in Shandong, namely Heze, Jining, Tai'an, Liaocheng, Jinan, Dezhou, Binzhou, Zibo, and Dongying. It aims to offer visitors a platform to get immersed in the folk customs and natural beauty of the Yellow River basin.

Visitors can appreciate the beauty of migrant birds at the Dongming Yellow River wetland park in Heze, which is also known as the "peony capital of China." [Photo/WeChat account: hezewhly]

Performances presenting intangible cultural heritage items are held at Shuihu Culture Tourism Zone in Jining's Liangshan county, such as those showcasing Shandong kuaishu, a traditional Chinese storytelling art that originated in Shandong province more than 200 years ago. [Photo/WeChat account: hezewhly]

Mount Tai, a popular attraction in Tai'an, Shandong province, offers splendid views of nature, with watching the sunrise on Mount Tai being a must-do activity when visiting Tai'an. [Photo/WeChat account: hezewhly]