Nepali photojournalists from the National Forum of Photojournalists (NFPJ) recently visited the Shandong Guojing Group during the Nepal-Shandong Cultural Week, showcasing the rich traditions and achievements of Chinese brewing culture. The delegation toured the group’s Guinness World Record-winning brewing workshop and the Chinese Baijiu Museum.

Located in Gaoqing County, Zibo City, Shandong Guojing Group is a leader in Chinese liquor production, with over a century of history. It has received numerous accolades, including a gold medal at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915 and the title of “Centennial Brand Enterprise of the World Expo” in 2015.The group’s renowned product, Guojing Bandaojing, is widely celebrated for its exceptional quality and cultural significance. It has received numerous prestigious honors, including the titles of China Time-Honored Brand, National Geographic Indication Protection Product, and Chinese Historic and Cultural Famous Liquor, as well as gold medals at the Brussels International Spirits Competition.

In 2020, Guojing gained global recognition as part of the China-EU Geographical Indications Agreement, becoming one of six protected Chinese liquors and the only one from Shandong Province.The Nepali team praised the detailed brewing process and cultural significance of Chinese Baijiu, strengthening cultural ties between Nepal and Shandong while highlighting the craftsmanship of traditional brewing.