Enjoy the rustic charm of Shandong

Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism released the first batch of villages to be included in the list of key rural tourism villages in China. Let's take a look at the ten selected villages in Shandong and enjoy the rustic charm.

1. Zhuquan village in Tongjing town of Yinan county, Linyi city

A traditional stone dwelling is adorned with vibrant flowers and lush green trees in the Zhuquan village of Yinan county in Linyi, Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]

2. Taokezi village of Yuandongtou town in Yishui county, Linyi city

Taokezi, a picturesque village in the remote Yimeng Mountain, boasts a glorious revolutionary history and picturesque and tranquil landscapes. [Photo/iqilu.com]

3. Yayougou village in Lanling county, Linyi city

Yayougou village is secluded in the lush green trees, offering a charming pastoral scene. [Photo/iqilu.com]

4. Dongchudao village in Rongcheng city

Dongchudao is a seaside village with pleasant scenery in Rongcheng, a county-level city in Weihai, Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]

5. Jingtang village in Qingzhou city

Visitors dabble their feet in a babbling brook in the Jingtang village in Qingzhou city, a county-level city in Weifang, Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]

6. Liyu village in Daolang town of Daiyue district, Tai'an city

The photo shows the resting area of a homestay in the Liyu village of Daiyue district, Tai'an, Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]

7. Zhonghaoyu village in Chishang town of Boshan district, Zibo city

The photo displays the refreshing landscapes of Zhonghaoyu village in Boshan district of Zibo, with blue hills and green streams. [Photo/iqilu.com]

8. Jiushan village in Shiqiang town of Zoucheng city

Tourists visit a homestay in Jiushan village in Shiqiang town of Zoucheng, a county-level city in Jining, Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]

9. Jiagudui village in Dalukou town of Liangshan county, Jining city

The photo shows the idyllic scenery in Jiagudui village of Liangshan county in Jining, Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]

10. Zhaojiashihe village in Dongguan town of Ju county, Rizhao city

A traditional stone dwelling is seen in the Zhaojiashihe village of Ju county in Rizhao, Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]