Summer camping is an excellent choice at the Qixingtai Scenic Area in Jinan's southern mountainous region as it is situated in natural scenery away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Qixingtai sits at an altitude of 400 meters and is a perfect place to escape summer heat in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo by Shao Kai/WeChat account: jnslyj]

All kinds of snacks are available for visitors at the scenic area. [Photo by Liu Yingang/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Transparent tents are a unique feature at Qixingtai, which enables visitors to enjoy starry night skies before falling asleep. [Photo by Shao Kai/WeChat account: jnslyj]

The night sky over Qixingtai was recognized as the world's most beautiful night sky in 2011 by National Geographic magazine. [Photo by He Yanhai/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Folk band performances are also part of the entertainment activities that visitors can participate in during the evening events. [Photo by Shao Kai/WeChat account: jnslyj]