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]