Paris Olympic badminton champions Chen Qingchen, Jia Yifan, and Huang Yaqiong arrived in Zhuhai to kick off the Zhuhai-Macao Badminton Open on Dec 29, participating in an exhibition match to mark the event's start.

Olympic badminton champions meet fans in Xiangzhou district, Zhuhai. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

In the afternoon, the trio embarked on a sightseeing tour aboard a bus decorated with their photos, enjoying the picturesque coastline of Zhuhai.

Huang Yaqiong expressed her admiration for Zhuhai's beautiful scenery, "The sunshine and beaches are stunning. I really want to get off the bus, take a walk, take some photos, or ride a bicycle along the seaside. It's very relaxing," said Huang.

The champions then visited the City Balcony Water Show Square, where they interacted with fans, sharing insights into their lives after the Paris Olympics and discussing their future plans. They also extended New Year's greetings to everyone present.