A foreign journalist and photographer takes a picture of the natural scenery during an exploration tour in Lizhou on July 14. 

A group of international journalists and photographers conducted an exploration tour of Lizhou district in Guangyuan, a city in Southwest China's Sichuan province, on July 14.

Lizhou is the political, economic and cultural center of Guangyuan. It is home to many famous scenic spots and is known for its clean air quality and ecological environment.

The visit brought them to Yueba Wetland, Jinyue Lake, the ancient street of the Luo Family and Mount Tianzhao in Lizhou.

Yueba Wetland, a picturesque place with an altitude of over 1,400 meters, is a habitat for many wild animals and plants. Jinyue Lake is dubbed "the closest place to the moon."

Speaking during an interview in Mount Tianzhao, Doupas Georgios, a Greek journalist and photographer, said that it was his first time   to come to Lizhou, which impressed him with its beautiful natural environment, wetland, forests and other landscapes.

Frangce Nadeau, a Canadian journalist and photographer, spoke highly of the beautiful natural environment of Yueba and its special foods in the ancient street of the Luo Family, adding that he will take his friends to visit the place in the future.