More than 30 countries, including Iran, Pakistan, France, Australia, and Brazil, will showcase their cultural and creative products at the 4th China International Cultural Tourism Expo, which will be held from Sept 14 to 18 in Jinan, Shandong province.

Visitors will have access to products such as Russian chocolate and vodka, Indian essential oils and incense, Armenian wines, Azerbaijani pomegranate juice, and Mongolian cashmere during the expo.

The Jinan Greenland Global Commodity Trading Hub will also exhibit goods at the expo, such as Mexico's national drink tequila, and Turkish porcelain.

The centuries-old Khatam, also known as the art of inlay, involves the intricate arrangement of triangular or diamond-shaped pieces of bone, wood, and brass onto the surface of various objects. This exquisite craft is used to decorate jewelry boxes, desks, picture frames, and musical instruments. It has made its way from Iran to be showcased in Shandong after a long journey.

To promote local products to the world, the expo will also set up six booths for exporters involved in various sectors including straw and willow weaving, wood carving, ceramic art, musical instruments, animation, and textiles.

A file photo of Jinan Greenland Global Commodity Trading Hub's booth at a previous edition of the China International Cultural Tourism Expo. [Photo/Dazhong News]

Exquisite Khatam crafts from Iran. [Photo/Dazhong News]