Maojiashan village in Qingdao West Coast New Area, recently recognized as a beautiful leisure rural area in Shandong province, is drawing crowds with its stunning landscapes and vibrant community life.
Tourists visit accommodation venues with a courtyard-style layout. [Photo/CFP]
The village's east and west sections have been leading the diversification of rural development, actively cultivating new business forms as part of a broader rural vitalization strategy.
The village currently boasts over 60 new business ventures, ranging from homestays and eateries to coffee shops, intangible cultural heritage crafts, handmade artisanal works, and camping facilities. This diversification has not only invigorated Maojiashan's economic landscape but also led to a steady rise in income for both the village collective and its residents.
In Maojiashan village, handmade coffee shops become a popular local service. [Photo/CFP]
The village's commitment to innovation and community development has earned it several accolades, including "Shandong Province Tourism Characteristic Village", "Most Beautiful Green Village in Shandong", "Shandong Province Forest Dwelling Village" and "Qingdao Beautiful Leisure Rural Area".
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