7月25日，来自11个欧洲国家的近40名青年领袖走进中山，参加由中国人民对外友好协会主办的“欧洲青年领袖湾区行”系列活动之“友谊之桥·大湾区与欧洲青年领袖共绘和平愿景树活动”。

他们中有欧洲国家党派、议会青年代表、欧洲青年社团组织领袖，以及绿色发展、科技、投资等行业的企业家。

访问团参观了位于翠亨新区南朗街道的孙中山故居纪念馆，许多成员表示，他们被孙中山先生的爱国情怀深深打动，也对像孙中山故里旅游区一样的中山文旅项目颇感兴趣。

意犹未尽之时，在深中（翠亨）对外交流合作中心，中山市海外传播中心记者向他们推介了中山丰富的文旅资源。推介中，不仅通过宣传短视频向访问团宏观展示了中山的美景美食、非遗项目、缤纷活动，还通过路演的形式细致讲解了中山文旅集团相关情况和中山重点文旅项目，如香山古城、孙中山故里旅游区、红博·岭南戏剧城等。

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推介后，在场的欧洲青年们纷纷被中山多彩的文旅资源“种草”。“真的很惊讶于这次体验，我也在尽我最大的努力寻求合作，并在欧洲与中国之间搭建桥梁。”来自意大利的克里斯蒂娜・埃梅利亚年科（Kristina Emelianenko）说到。

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European Youth Leaders Visit ZS
ZICC Presents City's
New Culture and Tourism Image

On July 25th, nearly 40 youth leaders from 11 European countries visited Zhongshan to participate in the “The Bridge of Friendship·GBA and European Youth Leaders Co-create the Peace Vision Tree,” a highlight of the “Bridge to the Future European Youth Leaders Tour to the Greater Bay Area” series, hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

The delegation includes young political representatives from European parties and parliaments, leaders of youth organizations, as well as entrepreneurs specializing in green development, technology, and investment.

The delegation visited the Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Cuiheng New Area, Nanlang. Many members shared that they were deeply inspired by Dr. Sun's patriotism and showed great interest in Zhongshan's cultural and tourism programs such as the Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

Just as the group was still immersed in the experience, the Zhongshan International Communications Center introduced Zhongshan's rich culture and tourism offerings to the delegation at the Shenzhen-Zhongshan (Cuiheng) International Exchange and Cooperation Center. A short promotional video offered a broad view of the city's scenic landscapes, local delicacies, intangible cultural heritage, and vibrant events, while a follow-up roadshow further detailed the Guangdong Zhongshan Culture and Tourism Group's key initiatives and highlighted major attractions such as the Xiangshan Ancient City, the Former Residence of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and Hongbo Lingnan Theater City.

After the presentation, many European youths at the event were clearly captivated by Zhongshan's rich and diverse cultural and tourism offerings.

“I was truly amazed by the experience,” said Kristina Emelianenko from Italy. “I'm doing my best to explore opportunities for collaboration and to build a bridge between Europe and China.”