A riverside date: pastoral charm unfolds at Shawo village in Linshu

Located alongside the Shuhe River in Qingyun Town, Linshu County, Shawo village has emerged as a popular countryside‑tourism destination in Linyi. Blending rippling river views, ancient chestnut groves, cultural spaces and casual leisure facilities, the spot offers visitors gentle, romantic rural getaways in the Yimeng mountain area.

The village boasts more than 2,000 mu of time‑honored chestnut orchards, also known as the “Golden Beach Chestnut Sea”. Centuries‑old chestnut trees stand thick along the Shuhe riverbank, among which a legendary thousand‑year‑old chestnut tree remains luxuriant and fruitful, bearing witness to the village’s long agricultural heritage.

Local authorities have revitalized idle rural buildings and old school premises to build Mulin Academy, a public cultural venue included in the Langya Study House system. The compound combines rustic stone‑wall architecture, book collections, hand‑craft workshops, coffee lounges and camping lawns. Visitors may enjoy reading, hand‑craft experiences, outdoor picnics and sunset viewing beside the Shuhe River.

Shawo Bridge forms another signature scenic node. Repurposed under‑bridge spaces host rural bazaars, snack stalls and family‑friendly amusement facilities. River beaches, tree‑shaded walkways and waterfront sunset vistas attract crowds of day trippers for country‑style “city‑walk” experiences, short‑distance outings and family recreation.

Rooted in local chestnut culture and Shuhe river resources, Shawo village turns idle village assets into tourism advantages. It balances quiet natural scenery and down‑to‑earth village vitality, becoming a representative sample of integrated cultural‑tourism‑driven rural vitalization in Linyi. As post‑the Games tourism momentum continues, more city dwellers are drawn to this hidden riverside gem for relaxed countryside leisure.

Editor：韩蒙蒙