Are you looking for a refreshing autumn getaway? From tea gardens and lakeside villages to islands and mountain valleys, Shandong's countryside offers you a chance to slow down and enjoy unique rural experiences.

Metasequoia trees line a road in Aojiaoshi village, Qingdao. [Photo/WeChat account: sdswltwx]

In Qingdao's Aojiaoshi village, you can explore a 600-year-old settlement surrounded by tea fields, rivers, and metasequoia trees. Stroll along the riverside, experience tea picking and tea making, and taste local specialties such as tea-flavored dumplings.