Hao, of the Central Academy of Drama, said his acting skills improved during his course.
"We always say art comes from life, but some actors don't know what life is," he said. "If an actor doesn't experience the life he plans to depict, he won't play the role well."
He said his visit to Jinggangshan will contribute to his dramas about the Red Army and the history of the CPC.
"When I visited the revolutionary places the veterans fought, and listened to the descriptions given by the teachers, I really felt their grievances and difficulties, which are the best treasures for my creation of related dramas or related roles." he said.
Focus on youth
The academy acknowledges that the Party leadership in some counties and cities is becoming younger, so it is adapting its work to suit.
"We're establishing new courses and improving our scenic courses for people born after 1980," Mei said.
Li, from Jinan University, Shandong province, praised the courses, saying members of the younger generation would learn a great deal during visits.
"More young people are going overseas to study and learn about Western culture. I think we can also teach the history of our country and the Party in a similar way to those countries, by experiencing it firsthand," he said.
Mei said: "I don't think it is hard to educate young people. If our methods are designed the right way, I believe they will enjoy learning more about the Party. The CPC's theories are a must, but our training and education must be adapted to suit the modern era."
