Once-isolated Jiunyufeng now a popular tourism spot

Forest resources, natural projects breathe life into township

In the summer's scorching heat, Jiunyufeng township, located at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, Shandong province, presents a blend of lush greenery and cool air.

The winding roads lead through the township's 19 villages nestled among the hills covered by lush trees, making the once-isolated rural enclave a popular tourism site.

Just a few years ago, these villages faced common challenges such as poor transportation infrastructure and barren land. Young people preferred to leave their homes to work in cities, resulting in the villages struggling to retain their population.