Thomas Jay Hopkins, an American reporter with China Daily, emphasized that firsthand experience is irreplaceable for understanding China.

"The essence of China is held within the people and the culture they are eager to share, something that can only be appreciated through firsthand experience," he said.

Following the ceremony, participants enjoyed an evening stroll with boat trip at Ruyi Lake, and a performance was held, which Russian content creator Ira Nova called "spectacular".

Her impression was echoed by Lithuanian content creator Julia Bosianok, who described the river performance as "magical and very advanced".

"This show weaves dance, martial arts and history into the experience, giving me a real taste of local culture that you can't get from just watching the skyline," she said.

Egyptian content creator Ahmed Elseny, who has lived in China for eight years, shared his thoughts on his mission and the impressions of China's technological development.

"My mission is to act as a bridge, bringing the reality of China's technological leaps to my audience," Elseny said. He added that the precision engineering at the BYD factory and the powerful performance he experienced on the track are clear evidence of Chinese excellence.

"I'm thrilled to share these insights with my followers and highlight how brands like BYD are setting new benchmarks for the world," he noted.

"I loved learning about the Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone and how it helps China manufacture, assemble and export the products so efficiently. In addition, the businesses that were established there, like the BYD factory. Its size really impressed me," Spanish vlogger Rodriguez Pascual Noelia said.

"It feels like stepping into the heart of old China — ancient yet surprisingly alive. I'm really hoping to see the real Henan next. The old streets, the local food, those grottoes everyone talks about, and I'm especially looking forward to going to Luoyang!" Nova said.

"I found Henan full of vitality and rapidly transforming into a modern, strong province, including advanced manufacturing. Especially after witnessing with my own eyes its role as an international railway hub connecting the world, I am more convinced that Zhengzhou and Henan are emerging as global centers," Choi Heon-kuy from NewsPim, a South Korea news and media agency, said.

Co-hosted by China Daily, the Information Office of the Henan Provincial Government, and Henan Daily, the tour leverages global voices to present a comprehensive, authentic image of Henan as both a cradle of Chinese civilization and a dynamic engine of modernization.