Zibo has returned, and here is a detailed travel guide to share.

🌄 Life is a wilderness, not a track; setting off is always the most meaningful thing. This time, I set foot on the charming land of Zibo and embarked on an unforgettable journey. If you also yearn for a unique trip, follow my footsteps and step into Zibo to experience the city's unique charm! Below is the most comprehensive travel guide for Zibo 👇 📍Introduction Zibo, the ancient capital of the Qi State and the birthplace of Qi culture, not only boasts profound historical and cultural heritage but also offers mouth-watering delicacies, such as the famous Zibo barbecue and various local snacks. In recent years, Zibo has attracted countless tourists with its unique charm. 📍3-Day Itinerary Day 1: 📍Morning: After arriving in Zibo, head to the Badaju Convenience Market, a paradise for food and shopping. You can taste specialties like Guoliang roast chicken, Kangdu fried meat, and Bailao San fried pancakes, and also enjoy local Deyi milk 🥛. Additionally, there are calligraphy and painting stalls in the market where you can feel a strong cultural atmosphere. 📍Afternoon: Visit Haidai Tower Clock Book Pavilion, known for its unique architectural style and design sense, a great spot for photos 📸. Then take a stroll in Qisheng Lake Park to enjoy the natural scenery. At 7:30 PM, you can watch the Haidai Tower light show. 📍Evening: Go to Muyang Village Barbecue to experience Zibo barbecue’s unique way of eating—small pancakes wrapped with meat, scallions, and dipping sauce, simply delicious. Remember to reserve a seat in advance, or you might have to wait in a long line. After barbecue, you can visit the Crystal Street Night Market, which offers various snacks and specialty goods. Day 2: 📍Morning: Head to Hongye Shiyan to enjoy attractions like the glass water slide and colorful plank road, and admire the beautiful natural scenery. In spring, you can see vast fields of tulips 🌷; in autumn, the hills are covered with red leaves. Climb the Dream Tower for a panoramic view. At the Qi Great Wall Cultural Corridor, wear Hanfu for photos and feel like you’ve traveled back to ancient times. 📍Afternoon: Visit Yanshen Ancient Town, home to a thousand-year-old kiln site where you can try pottery and glasswork, experiencing the charm of traditional crafts. When tired, relax at the Niujiao Kiln Bar and enjoy a leisurely time. 📍Evening: Enjoy barbecue at Yuanyu Bo Barbecue Performance Square, where you can savor delicious barbecue while watching live performances by stars. The lively atmosphere lets you fully enjoy the joy brought by food and music. Day 3: 📍Morning: Explore Zhoucun Ancient Mall, stroll along the Ming and Qing dynasty streets, and taste freshly baked Zhoucun pancakes, feeling the historical charm. Wearing a qipao, you’ll feel like you’re in the scenes of "The Dyeing Workshop," perfect for photos. You can also visit Dayin Hanshe to experience tea brewing by the stove and enjoy a relaxed slow life. 📍Afternoon: Visit Wangcun Vinegar Museum to learn about vinegar production and taste the intangible cultural heritage millet vinegar. Don’t forget to bring some vinegar drinks as souvenirs. Then prepare for your return trip. If departing from Zibo Station, you can take a photo with the "Barbecue Special Train." 📍Photo Spots 📸 Haidai Tower Clock Book Pavilion: With its unique mirror design and Qi cultural decorations, it looks great in photos. It’s best to take pictures before 10 AM or after 7 PM to avoid crowds. 📸 Qisheng Lake Park: With Haidai Tower as the backdrop, whether during the day with lake and mountain views or at night with the light show, you can capture beautiful photos. 📸 Hongye Shiyan: The glass water slide, colorful plank road, and Dream Tower are excellent photo spots. Wearing bright clothes will make your photos even more striking. 📸 Yanshen Ancient Town: The ancient kiln site and distinctive architecture are full of artistic atmosphere. Every photo here looks like a movie still. 📸 Zhoucun Ancient Mall: The ancient streets and buildings combined with qipao or other traditional costumes create photos full of classical charm. 📍Must-Try Foods 🍖 Zibo Barbecue: A must-eat in Zibo. The soul of the dish is the small pancake wrapped with meat, scallions, and special dipping sauce. One bite brings full happiness. Recommended places: Muyang Village Barbecue, Xiaohan Yang Barbecue, etc. 🍗 Guoliang Roast Chicken: Crispy skin, tender meat, and rich aroma, loved by many locals. 🥩 Kangdu Fried Meat: Crispy outside and tender inside, available in various flavors, a perfect snack while shopping. 🥧 Zhoucun Pancakes: Thin, fragrant, crispy, and crunchy, a traditional Zibo delicacy with original, sweet, and savory flavors. 🥘 Boshan Cuisine: Including Boshan fried meat, flavored eggplant, Boshan tofu box, etc., with unique tastes, an important part of Shandong cuisine. 📍Accommodation 🏨 For cost-effective options, choose homestays near Shandong University of Technology, around 80 RMB per person. They are affordable and close to the student night market, where you can experience local nightlife. 🏨 For a more artistic lodging environment, the Xiyuan Resort Hotel in Yanshen Ancient Town is a good choice. Here, you can fall asleep listening to birdsong by the ancient kiln, enjoying a unique atmosphere. 📍Travel Tips 📌 When Haidai Tower is crowded, consider visiting the Zibo Museum, which is free and features Western Han dynasty artifacts. 📌 The calligraphy and painting stalls at Badaju are less crowded from 9-11 AM and 3-5 PM, ideal times for browsing art pieces. 📌 Remember to reserve seats in advance at popular barbecue restaurants to avoid long waits. 🌈 The trip to Zibo made me feel the city’s warmth, the charm of its food, and its cultural heritage. Every attraction and dish left a deep impression. If you also crave a trip full of surprises, come to Zibo! I believe you will fall in love with this city too.