A group of about 30 university teachers and students from Taiwan are currently visiting the Chinese mainland, exploring the ancient Chinese examination system to experience Chinese history and culture.

The eight-day activity, scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, will lead them to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, following the route taken by Chiu Feng-chia, a Taiwan talent who achieved high score in the examination during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Yuan Haipeng, an official from the Beijing Federation of Taiwan Compatriots that organized the trip, said it's hoped that the students could gain an understanding of the profound traditional culture and witness the developmental achievements of mainland.