A bird's-eye view of the Ruogu Shanju boutique homestay in Zhangqiu district, Jinan. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

Ruogu Shanju, a boutique homestay in Zhangqiu district, Jinan, was included on the first list of five-star rural hotels in Shandong province.

The homestay uses panoramic transparent glass for its exterior walls, with brick, wood, and stone as its main decorative elements, showcasing the beauty of nature in a simple and bright manner.

The homestay features a variety of themed boutique accommodations such as a hobbit seagrass house, wooden cabin homestays, and RV homestays. There are also a variety of facilities, including children's playgrounds, camps, forest-themed restaurants, and cafes.

Since its opening in October 2017, the homestay has hosted over 1,000 tour groups and nearly 150,000 individual visitors, generating a revenue of over 50 million yuan ($7.01 million). It has also contributed to an annual increase of over 2 million yuan in income for surrounding villagers.

An RV-themed accommodation in the Ruogu Shanju boutique homestay. [Photo/Jinan Daily]