HK university students tour the Donglin Academy. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

More than 40 university students from Hong Kong recently visited the Donglin Academy and Wuxi Museum in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, to gain a deeper understanding of Jiangnan culture and local customs.

HK university students admire a cultural relic displayed at the Wuxi Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

With the help of a guide, the students toured the Donglin Academy, learning about its history and listening to cultural stories. They felt a profound connection across time with the ancestors' respect for education and dedication to learning.

After leaving Donglin Academy, the students continued their cultural exploration at the Wuxi Museum. From ancient ceramics and paintings to modern industrial relics, each exhibit shed light on the city's development and transformation.

HK university students pose for a group photo at the Wuxi Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The summer program in Wuxi offered Hong Kong students a deeper understanding and stronger emotional connection with the city. Wuxi is committed to creating opportunities for young people from Hong Kong and Macao to share in its development. Since its launch in 2017, the Hong Kong University Students Wuxi Internship Program has hosted hundreds of HK students for internships and study tours.