Dongjia village in Jiyang district, Jinan city, is a quaint place with a rustic flavor and cultural charm. It is located close to the Yellow River, and is a typical rural village in north China's plains areas. The village is known for picturesque landscapes and a rich cultural heritage, and offers people a special traveling experience in early summer.

The lush greenery and vibrant life in the village, as well as the clean, uncluttered residential areas, demonstrate the local government's efforts to create a new socialist countryside that is attractive, prosperous, and peaceful.

Jiyang has a long history of producing black pottery, and in 2020, the technique was included in the provincial list of intangible cultural heritages. In Dongjia village, the Jiyang Black Pottery Museum is a must-see. The museum holds themed classes on how to make black pottery, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about traditional handicrafts while also experiencing the allure of traditional culture.

Dongjia village is full of luscious greenery and vibrance. It is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of urban living, allowing people to taste the beauty of tranquility and ponder the essence of life. [Photo by Zhan Yunjian/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Jiyang black pottery is a provincial intangible cultural heritage in Shandong province, and it has hundreds of years of history. [Photo by Zhan Yunjian/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Dongjia village is located close to the Yellow River, and boasts stunning natural scenery. [Photo by Zhan Yunjian/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Visitors have a chance to experience leisure agriculture such as fruit and vegetable picking in Dongjia village. [Photo by Zou Kai/WeChat account: jnslyj]