A youth delegation from the Chinese mainland concluded its five-day tour here on Friday and will leave later in the day.

Jinwei, head of the delegation which included scores of teams from universities and other social sectors, told the ending ceremony here that the delegates took a meaningful glimpse of Macao's development in every aspect during the visit.

He, a student from Beijing University, said the tour help the young people from the mainland and Macao boost friendship and mutual understanding.

During its trip, the youth delegation visited the Historic Center, which is covered in the World Heritage List, local universities and concerned youth and education authorities.

(Xinhua News Agency December 30, 2005)