Camping boom ignites consumption vitality across riversides and mountain sites in Linyi

Camping has evolved from a niche pastime into a mainstream leisure lifestyle in Linyi. Scenic riverside green spaces along the Yihe River, suburban grasslands and mountain‑side campsites draw crowds of city dwellers seeking relaxed outdoor getaways, generating new momentum for local cultural‑tourism consumption.

Linyi opens large‑scale public green spaces for free camping. More than 8.2 million square meters of riverside shared green belts along the Yihe River are accessible to citizens without entrance fees. During holidays, tents and canopies spread across lawns by the river, where visitors enjoy picnics, casual gatherings and sunset viewing with family and friends.

Beyond free urban riverside zones, Linyi develops diversified commercial campsites distributed across Pingyi, Junan, Linshu and other counties. Scenarios cover lakeside camping, mountain‑top glamping, hot‑spring‑linked stays, research‑and‑study camps and auto‑camper bases. Local operators combine camping with barbecues, folk performances, outdoor sports and rural sightseeing to create “camping‑plus” integrated consumption models.

Benefiting from Linyi's mature outdoor‑equipment manufacturing industry, local camping‑gear enterprises supply tents, canopies and outdoor furniture for domestic markets and overseas orders. The camping boom also drives growth for catering, homestays, scenic‑spot tickets and local agricultural‑product sales, forming an industrial chain integrating equipment production, camp operation and cultural‑tourism services.

Taking advantage of post‑the Games tourism momentum brought by The 26th Shandong Province Sports Games, the “Watch the Games, Travel around Linyi” campaign further promotes camping routes. Linyi balances public‑space opening, ecological protection and civilized‑camping advocacy, enabling ordinary citizens to easily access high‑quality outdoor leisure close to home.

Editor：韩蒙蒙