A simple tofu dish is recognized as one of the 10 Shandong traditional food. Inside the tofu you will find meat pieces and other fillings stuffed before it is fried. You will not forget the strong aroma when it is cooked. Nor will you be able to describe the taste in words.

Made with only flour, sesame, salt or sugar, the crispy pancake is as thin as paper and crispy like chips. Usually eaten at birthday or festival events. You can make, buy, or eat these crisp pancakes.

Served in a big hotpot, portions of raw ingredients are served for the customers to cook their food. The pot is a warm fresh and thick soup, perfect for drinking during the winter. There is also the meatball as big as the size of your fist. Your only chance to try it here.

This is a personal currency from 212 countries from the Li family of three generation that recently opened up as their personal hobby to public.

At this excavated site from the Zhou Dynasty (1046BC-771BC), visitors are given the chance into a real and closer look! You’ll find the burial site with a collection of bones, bronzeware & jade. There is also a nine-layer worshipping altar that was previously used to pray to heaven. We feel this is the place where the Temple of the Heaven of Beijing drew its inspiration.

Follow with tour commentator, view the manufacture process and understand the history and story behind the potter and colored glaze.

Experience apple and cherry picking with the local people who also happen to be extremely friendly. Sometimes, the country life is more attractive than you know it.

A 5 kilometer walking path against steep cliff is a sensation to experience.

Residence of Posu Ling, author of “Collection of Strange Stories”. Top classic novel in China.    

A fabled love story between a couple taken place here during the Tan Dynasty (618-907AD). This is the only place that match the details in the fable of what was found.

In the park you can tour the longest section of Qi Wall and view a collection of stone, or stone “sea”. There is also lots of children playground – a perfect place for family trips.

Try to find something to do at night time. Soho bar is a 60 store chain to relax. Enjoy the gorgeous design and have a feeling of freedom and leisure.

A collection of 15,000 pieces of artwork. Many are historical. News ones have earned their place in many international competitions.

Ceramics are always accompanied during a great civilization. Zibo is no exception. Zibo is said to be the capital of ceramics in China since a great deal of artistry has come from here. In addition, Zibo is considered the birthplace of porcelain. As of today, it produces more porcelain than any other place in China. You can still buy porcelain souvenirs today when visiting the city!

Tanxi Mountain National Park is within one hour drive from Zibo. It is known for its first and tallest glass bridge with cable-stayed suspension in the world. Walking over it presents a sensational thrill and magnificent view. There are eight suites at the 5-star lodge on top of the cliff, called The Cliff Hotel. It is the best place to capture sunrise and sunset. In just 6 minutes by elevator, you will reach the top. Hopefully with a little dignity, you will be able to walk over the bridge. You can descend the cliff via 225-stepwooden stairs built to preserve the original beauty…

10 years ago when Shandong’s first provincial highway was built, a buried site of chariot was found. The rare pit extends 215 meters long and 600 horses were immolated in their prime. This had happened 280 years before Terracotta Army of Xi’an was built. The highway ended up being built on top the current Chariot Museum. Excavations continue as of today.

Zibo is best known for its large silk production mills and merchant banks (called “Piaohao”). Local historians have tried tracing the famed “Silk Road” in Zibo, which had extended to what is now Europe. Once known as a central hub of the silk supply, Zibo could very well be a starting point of the “Silk Road”. Needless to say the Zhou Village is a historical merchant town.  Strolling down the lanes, you will find 4 large blocks of thriving streets restored to their late 1800’s glory. The Zhou Village is a historical merchant village…

Zibo is proud to have inherited the largest section of the restored Qi Wall in Shandong in its territory. As compared with the Jinyang Pass of Qi Wall in Laiwu, Qi wall in Zibo is wide and very tall. It is a clear indication of Zibo as the capital of the powerful and arrogant Qi State. If you look towards Lu State side, you will find mile long Karst stones serving as deterrent beneath the Qi Wall. This makes any attack against the Qi State very difficult. If time allows, listen to some stories about Qi Wall from the Cultural Museum of Qi State.

Soccer Museum is right next door. Interestingly, Zibo is the birthplace of the earliest form of football, also known as soccer. Back then, the game was called Cuju; a competitive game where players used their feet to kick a ball around the field. The ultimate goal is to shoot the ball into an opening goal. The use of hands in the game was not allowed. The game was also played in other parts of Asia. Today, Cuju is recognized by FIFA (the Federation of International Football Association) as the oldest recording of the earliest game on foot with a ball.

Zibo has recently opened a new Museum Row with 6 museums in one location.  Among them, you will find the Cultural Museum of Qi State and the Soccer Museum.  The former has just completed its relocation from an excavation site of ancient Qi State.  In the museum, you will find a grand model of the grand city of Qi and numerous stone tablets displaying recorded history of social, political and ideological evolutions.  You will find introductive section to great philosophers, statesmen, scientific discoveries, pottery, and agriculture…

Zhou village silk dresses and scarfs

Zibo colored glaze product

Bottle paintings

Cuju

Street/shopping mall:
New Century Shopping District
Many shops open 24 hours. Address: Zhangdian District

Watch ancient soccer performances, and you could also try to check out the differences. Listen to local music and watch local dance performances. Explore the ways of the Qi people’s food and dressing habit. Learn how to make ceramic, wine and fabric as how the locals would.

There is a wide range of exhibits on display every year. In recent years, better technology are used to make the ceramics now. Just see how technology has impacted our lives and changed the life of ceramics.

This temple fair is Zibo’s largest temple fair after the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). People often pray for good harvest during the festival. “Cuju”, the early form of soccer is played during the fair. Cuju is certified by FIFA (The Fédération Internationale de Football Association) as the soccer heritage. Be sure to visit the soccer museum first to get an idea on the history of the Cuju sport.