Best villages in Tai'an to visit (2)

The rural vitalization strategy proposed at the CPC's 19th National Congress held in October 2017 has promoted the development of the rural tourism of Tai'an, Shandong province. Here is a rundown of some of the best villages in the area to visit.

1. Liyuan Village

Liyuan Village has over 10,000-mu (666.67 hectares) of ancient pear trees, with their ages ranging from 200 to 400 years old. It is one of the largest ancient pear gardens in China.

Around April every year is the bloom season of pear flowers, when people can visit the village to enjoy the stunning scenery of pear blossom.

There are also scenic spots with free access near the pear garden, including the Qinglong Mountain and the Sanhuang Temple.

Location: Xiazhang town, Daiyue district, Tai'an, Shandong province

White pear blossom along the hillside in Liyuan Village. [Photo/WeChat account: SDTXTA]