Recently, the event themed "Take the Green-Skinned Train to Stroll through Dongying" was kicked off in Dongying, a city located in east China’s Shandong province. Nearly a hundred teachers and students from 12 universities in Shandong toured Dongying at a slow pace, and their first stop fell on the pickleball court.

Teachers and students took a group photo at Dongying Port Pickleball Theme Park. [Photo via the Information Office of Dongying Municipal People’s Government]

In Xianhe Town, Dongying Port Economic Development Zone, students experienced playing pickleball. College students were immediately enthused by pickleball, a "cross-border sport" that blends elements of table tennis, badminton, and tennis. Pickleball is a national fitness sport that combines fitness, enjoyment, affordability, and safety, and is suitable for people of all ages.

Students experienced playing pickleball. [Photo via the Information Office of Dongying Municipal People’s Government]

In recent years, Dongying has deeply integrated sports, tourism, and study tours. This spring, Dongying used events to stimulate the development of local catering and accommodation industries, allowing all visitors to enjoy the distinct beauty of this eco-friendly city while taking part in the events.