Expats discover Shanghai's rural charm in Qingpu

​Expats engage in a conversation during the event in Jinze town, Qingpu district. [Photo/Qingpu district government]

The 2025 Foreign Experts' Qingpu Exploration series concluded in Jinze town, Qingpu district, inviting professionals from countries such as Ukraine, the United States, and Turkiye to experience the traditional water town's natural beauty.

Oleksandra from Ukraine praised the town's rural charm, noting how it blends urban convenience with countryside tranquility.

​Participants pose for a group photo in front of the Xicen International Talent Hub. [Photo/Qingpu district government]

The visit began at the Xicen International Talent Hub, a flagship project within the demonstration zone for green and integrated ecological development in the Yangtze River Delta.

Since its opening in November 2024, the hub has handled more than 5,000 talent service cases. During the visit, the participants gained firsthand insight of Qingpu's one-stop talent services, including housing, healthcare, and digital media through site tours, achievement showcases, and charity market activities.

The group then explored Cenbu village, a model of rural vitalization. Participants strolled through golden rice fields, visited the Wild Gallery art space, enjoyed coffee, and tried kayaking amid lush greenery, all while soaking in the region's slower pace of life.

​Participants experience kayaking. [Photo/Qingpu district government]

Many participants shared their affection for the town's unique lifestyle. Olena, a designer from New York, expressed her desire to share its relaxed lifestyle with her family. Shirli Yollyyev and Lachyn Batyrova from Turkiye also expressed their delight, saying they would recommend the destination to their friends.

This tour not only promoted cross-cultural exchange and international talent engagement but also highlighted the district's commitment to building itself into a premium talent service hub.