A delegation of expats from Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province embarks a tour of Tonglu county, East China's Zhejiang province on Nov 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A delegation of expats from Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province embarked on a tour of Tonglu on Nov 18 to explore how the county administered by Hangzhou pursues common prosperity in rural areas.

The delegation visited Luci village and Shishe village in Fuchunjiang town and experienced traditional Chinese art forms including paper cutting and embroidered shoes. They also sampled some local cuisines like zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, and mishaipa, a dish featuring dough balls garnished with shredded taro, potato, dried bamboo shoots, pickles, radish and ribs.

They were also shown what a future village is like at a hall which is powered by digital technologies.

During their visit, Fuchunjiang town inaugurated an observation station, a facility designed to showcase local common prosperity achievements to people from across the world.                                  

The expats enjoy an opera performance during their trip to Tonglu county, East China's Zhejiang province on Nov 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The expats pose for a group photo during their trip to Tonglu county, East China's Zhejiang province on Nov 18. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]