WITH the official opening of the Shenzhong Link, the connection between Shenzhen and Zhongshan has become stronger than ever, making study tours between the two cities extremely popular among students in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

“Hello, dear friends from Zhongshan! I am Chen Ruozhao from Zhuoya Primary School. Welcome to Shenzhen,” said Chen, a fifth grader from the school in Nanshan District, as she greeted her counterparts from Gangkou Township in Zhongshan at Bao’an 1990, a museum in Bao’an District.

The museum was the first stop on a study tour involving more than 200 students from the two cities. Through the tour, the students have forged strong friendships and exchanged ideas with each other.

“I think the Shenzhong Link is an architectural marvel,” said Li Zhiying after learning about the complex construction process of the link at the Bao’an 1990 museum. “I hope to visit Shenzhen more often and participate in more meaningful activities,” Li said.

Meanwhile, a summer camp for students from the two cities has begun recruiting participants. Organized jointly by the Bao’an District Youth Service Center and the Zhongshan Youth Activity Center, the camp promises a range of activities.

According to the organizers, students will experience Shenzhen’s high-tech achievements by visiting places like new energy vehicle giant BYD Co. They will also explore historical and cultural sites in Zhongshan.

“The summer camp has two sessions starting in August, each recruiting 50 students from the two cities. The spots were quickly filled once the recruitment information was released,” said Ye Yuxing, an employee of the Bao’an District Youth Service Center.

Yang Yuzhe, director of the Bao’an District Museum, believes that the Shenzhong Link is not just a bridge but an intangible link that enhances cultural exchange.

“This will significantly strengthen the cultural cohesion of the Pearl River Delta economic circle. The convenience of the link will further amplify the popularity of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan summer study tours,” Yang said.

(Liu Yangyang)