Live broadcast set for opening ceremony of the 26th Shandong Province Sports Games; cultural travel routes unveiled

The grand opening ceremony of The 26th Shandong Province Sports Games will kick off at 20:00 on August 26 at Linyi Olympic Sports Park Stadium. Multi‑platform live broadcast channels are ready for audiences across the country, and themed cultural‑tour routes are launched for visitors after watching the Games.

The opening ceremony themed Chasing Dreams Amid Mountains and Seas: The Vibrant Yimeng blends red revolutionary heritage, Chinese national‑style aesthetics and local urban features. TV stations, news clients, short‑video accounts and official new‑media matrices will simulcast the whole event, allowing remote audiences to follow the spectacular gala online.

Linyi cultural‑tourism authorities have designed travel itineraries inspired by highlights from the opening‑ceremony performance. Tourists may visit Langya Ancient City with round‑the‑clock stage shows, hot‑spring resorts in Tangtou, the Red‑sister Hometown tourist area, Menglianggu real‑scene performance sites, Tianmeng scenic area and the popular Night Paint Langya cruise show at Denghuo Lanshan New Langya block.

Along sightseeing routes, visitors can taste authentic local food including Linyi stir‑fried chicken, mutton soup and san (local meat soup). The well‑developed accommodation system provides diversified choices for travelers of different budgets.

Hosting the Games offers a vital opportunity for Linyi to integrate sports events with cultural tourism. The city welcomes athletes, referees and spectators to enjoy both exciting competitions and profound local cultural landscapes.

编辑：韩蒙蒙