Jinan has built some mountain parks in its urban and suburban mountain areas, providing local residents with areas for leisure, fitness and recreation. The parks are also a part of efforts made by the local government to improve the city's environment. Here are some of the parks.

1. Bianshi Mountain Park

Bianshi Mountain Park used to be a wasted mountain full of mush. After restoration, it is now a leisure place with all kinds of trees and shrubs and picturesque views.

Location: southernmost part of Longding Avenue in Lixia district, Jinan

The path features beautiful scenery on both sides. [Photo/jnrb.e23.cn]

2. Yanchi Mountain Park

It is a good place for leisure, entertainment, and fitness. People can stroll through the mountains and overlook the scenery.

Location: South of Jiefang East Road, Lixia district, Jinan

An aerial view of Yanchi Mountain Park [Photo/jnrb.e23.cn]

3. Xiaodong Mountain Park

Location: North of Yangguang East Road, Shizhong district

An aerial view of Xiaodong Mountain Park [Photo/jnrb.e23.cn]

4. Huilong Mountain Park

Wooden houses, yurts, stone pagodas, and oddly-shaped stones stand on hilltops, creating a unique scene.

Location: Opposite the Lixia District Procuratorate, Lyuyou Road, Lixia district

An aerial view of Huilong Mountain Park [Photo/jnrb.e23.cn]

5. Lyushan Mountain Park

Location: South of Huashan Mountain in Licheng district

A view of Lyushan Mountain Park with lush shrubs and evergreen arbors. [Photo/jnrb.e23.cn]

6. Jiangshan Mountain Park

Jiangshan Mountain Park is known as the "green lung" in eastern Jinan. In addition to hiking, sports, and scenery, the park also has a series of leisure facilities such as a forest library, a plant maze, and a football field.

Location: East of Fengming Road, Xueshan area, Licheng district, Jinan.

A plant maze at Jiangshan Mountain Park [Photo/jnrb.e23.cn]