After arriving in Baoding, the 38 students and seven teachers were greeted by their Chinese hosts from the Affiliated School of Hebei Baoding Normal.

Together, both groups visited several local tourist attractions, and the US visitors had the chance to learn and experience Chinese cultural activities, which helped the flower of friendship between Chinese and American young people begin to blossom.

"We have become friends and will keep in touch with each other via WeChat in the future because we have common interests and hobbies," said Daniel Peterson, adding that he will definitely visit China again.