Sixteen national summer retreat travel routes were recently announced, with Laoshan Mountain and Jimo ancient town included in Shandong province's summer escape itinerary.

Laoshan Mountain, known as the "first famous maritime mountain", is a national 5A-level scenic spot. As heatwaves sweep the land, Laoshan Mountain stands proudly with its natural air conditioning.

Laoshan Mountain in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong, is a national 5A-level scenic spot. [Photo by Sun Wenjie/WeChat account: laoshan88896889]

With the moist mountain breeze, symphonic sound of waterfalls, and fresh forest air, walking along mountain paths puts one's heart at ease. Thanks to an abundance of negative oxygen ions, Laoshan Mountain has been dubbed a natural oxygen bar.

As Shandong's premier ancient town, Jimo ancient town carries millennia of civilization within its walls. The integration of culture, tourism, and commerce in Jimo ancient town has made it a national-level nighttime cultural and tourism consumption hub and an optimal project for integrating intangible cultural heritage with tourism. By incorporating traditional heritage into tourism experiences, the ancient town sparks a vibrant fusion of culture and tourism, promoting cultural enrichment through travel experiences.

As Shandong's premier ancient town, Jimo ancient town carries millennia of civilization within its walls. [Photo/WeChat account: qingdaoxuanchuan2023]