Foreign journalists representing 12 overseas media agencies from countries such as the United States, Russia, South Korea, and Japan embarked on a three-day trip to Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province on Sept 9.

The reporters will tour some of Jinan's most famous scenic spots, including Baotu Spring and Mingfucheng Historical Area, and visit the headquarters of some of the city's leading companies, including Sinotruck and Jinan International Center for Medical Sciences.