So far, the group has visited Hengshui Lake wetland reserve for talks on ecological protection, explored the ancient city of Jizhou, the Grand Canal cultural tourism area, and the former residence of philosopher Dong Zhongshu (179-104 BC).

They have also toured a distillery museum and taken part in joint classes, participated in traditional Chinese painting workshops, and attended academic seminars. Later this week, the American visitors will travel to Beijing to climb the Badaling section of the Great Wall and tour the Forbidden City.