There's nothing like gazing at the starry sky while camping on a cool summer night. Here are some of the best camping places in Jinan, Shandong province.

1. Qixingtai Scenic Area

Qixingtai Scenic Area has become a popular place for taking pictures of the night sky and camping. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Qixingtai Scenic Area, located in the southern mountainous area of Jinan, enjoys picturesque scenery removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The night sky over Qixingtai was recognized as the world's most beautiful night sky in 2011 by National Geographic.

Qixingtai Scenic Area has become a popular place for taking pictures of the night sky and camping.

Tips: Parking is 10 yuan ($1.45) per car and the night show is 10 yuan per person. Visitors can bring their own tents or rent tents at the scenic area.

Location: Qixingtai Scenic Area, Duozhuang town, Zhangqiu district, Jinan (济南市章丘区垛庄镇七星台风景区)

Contact: Manager Bi, 17753142177

2. Jinan Botanical Garden

 Jinan Botanical Garden [Photo/WeChat account: jinanzhiwuyuan]

The Jinan Botanical Garden is a great place for students to study, companies to carry out team building activities, and families to host parties.

Prices and fees

Bringing your own tent: 150 yuan per tent, including activity fees for two adults and one child less than 1.4 meters

Provided tents: 180 yuan per tent including activity fees for two adults and one child less than 1.4 meters

Tel: 0531-80950823

Location: West of the junction of No 243 Provincial Road and Bucun Road, Zhangqiu district, Jinan (济南市章丘区243省道与埠村路交汇处西)

3. Paomaling Tourist Resort

Paomaling Tourist Resort [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Paomaling Tourist Resort is a great place for camping, as the daytime temperature in the area is generally no more than 30 degrees and much cooler at night.

Ticket price: 80 yuan per person; free entrance for camping after 16:00

Tel: 0531-82151277

Location: No 1 Yunding Road, Paomaling Tourist Resort, Liubu town, Jinan (济南市柳埠镇跑马岭景区云顶路1号)

4. Jiuru Mountain

Visitors can enjoy music performances, campfire parties, barbecues, beer and the starry night sky at Jiuru Mountain Scenic Area. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Visitors can enjoy music performances, campfire parties, barbecues, beer and the starry night sky.

Ticket price: 120 per person

Tel: 0531-82827777

Location: Huluyu village, Xiying town, southern mountainous area in Jinan (济南市南山区西营镇葫芦峪村)