An alliance for the Archeological Park of Shandong Province was announced to be established in Tai'an on June 15. This marks the third provincial archaeological site park alliance in China and the first major platform in Shandong for the protection and utilization of large archaeological sites.

Shandong is a leader in archaeological site parks, with four sites – Jining's Qufu Lu State Ancient City National Archaeological Site Park, the Nanwang hub of the Grand Canal, Jinan's Chengziya National Archaeological Site Park, and Dawenkou Archaeological Site Park in Tai'an – listed as National Archaeological Site Parks.

The province has also been at the forefront of creating provincial archaeological site parks, with 12 already announced in two batches. Currently, Shandong is working on the third batch, aiming to open 20 archaeological site parks to the public by the end of the year.

The alliance aims to highlight the regional characteristics of Shandong's archaeological sites. It will conduct cross-regional and cross-site research to explore the evolution of ancient civilizations in Shandong. Members will share advanced technologies and management experiences to enhance site protection.

The alliance will also integrate resources to create archaeological-themed tourism routes and launch exhibitions and educational activities, encouraging more people to visit these sites and experience their historical and cultural significance. Furthermore, the alliance will explore innovative models, blending archaeology with technology or tourism, to revitalize ancient sites.

The logo of the Archeological Park of Shandong Province was also recently released. It features elements related to Tai Mountain, the Yellow River and pottery, embodying the region's archaeological sites and natural environment.

The logo of the Archeological Park of Shandong Province. [Photo/Dazhong News]