Walking through the bustling markets in autumn, the gourd harvest season in Dongchangfu district of Liaocheng, Shandong province, one is greeted by a vivid display of the fruit in various shapes and artistic forms.
A Shandong delegation consisting of 43 local time-honored brands, intangible cultural heritage and foreign trade companies showcased Shandong's development at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai.