Shan Hai Tian resort in E China develops homestay service

This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2024 shows homestay residences converted from fishing boats at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

This aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 25, 2024 shows a view of a homestay compound at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

Homestay operator Kong Jiasheng tidies up a room in his homestay at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

A citizen reads in a reading room at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

A staff member promotes her business via livestreaming at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Homestay operator Shen Jiawen (1st L) brews tea for his guests at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

A homestay operator introduces a tourist attraction in front of a map at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Tourists visit a residence converted from a ship at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

Tourists visit a residence converted from a ship at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

A staff member cleans glass in a homestay at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

This aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 25, 2024 shows homestay residences converted from fishing boats at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

Homestay operator Shen Jiawen poses for a photo in front of his homestay at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

Homestay operator Li Li works at her homestay at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Homestay operator Li Li poses for a photo in front of her homestay at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

This photo taken on Oct. 25, 2024 shows homestay residences converted from fishing boats at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

A staff member works at a homestay at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

A tourist enjoys tea at a tea shop of the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

Homestay operator Kong Jiasheng is pictured at the Shan Hai Tian resort in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 25, 2024. The Shan Hai Tian resort, whose name is literally translated as "Mountain, Sea and Sky," is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea to the east of China. It has been developing homestay service by leveraging the mountains, seashore, and tea gardens there, to improve both the tourist experience and its business revenue. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)