Zibo Travel Guide

Basic information Area code: 0533 Travel complaints: 0533-2187222 Medical treatment Zibo Central Hospital Address: No.54, Gongqingtuan West Road, Zhangdian District, Zibo City, Shandong Province, China Arrival method: Take the 7th, 34th, 58th, 88th, 122nd, 123rd, 125th, 127th, 139th, and 158th […]

Basic information

Area code: 0533
Travel complaints: 0533-2187222

Medical treatment

Zibo Central Hospital
Address: No.54, Gongqingtuan West Road, Zhangdian District, Zibo City, Shandong Province, China
Arrival method: Take the 7th, 34th, 58th, 88th, 122nd, 123rd, 125th, 127th, 139th, and 158th buses to the downtown hospital station.
Tel: 0533-2360102
Www.zbzxyy.com

Destination overview

Destination sketch

With a history of 3,000 years, Zibo used to be the capital of the Qi Kingodm (386-221BC). Throughout its long history, the city has given rise several national-class intangible cultural heritages and relics, such as the birthplace of football and the Qi Kingdom ancient city.

In addition to its ancient cultural wealth, the time-honored city seeks industrial development through innovation. Zibo now hosts national-class bases for new materials, biological medicine, advanced ceramics and colored glass products.

While developing industry, the city is also working to green its landscape. The city’s forest area reached 3.2 million hectares, covering 36 percent of its total area, and its urban green coverage rate has reached 42.6 percent.

Local festival

The Liaozhai Folk Art Lantern Festival
starts from the eighth day to the 18th day in the first month of lunar calender
The Zibo Liaozhai Folk Art Lantern Festival is based on the Liaozhai scenic spot. It uses the story of Liaozhai as the main line, the setting of the lights, and the use of traditional lanterns to artistically reproduce the story of Pu Songling and his creative ghosts.

Qi Culture Travel Festival September of each year
During the Qi Cultural Festival every year, there are festivals (Worship Jiang Ziya) ceremonies and performances like the football in Tang and Song dynasty performances and many activities, which are very lively.

Best Travel season

Spring, summer, and autumn are the best months to visit the city.

Consumption level

With a low level of consumption in Zibo, it is easy to find a hotel that costs less than RMB 200 per night, and a per capita cost of RMB 20 to 30 is enough for a full meal.

Practical information

Jingzhong Post Office
Address: No. 28, Jingzhong Road, Linyi District
Tel: 0533-7700011

Yanhe Road Post Office
Address: No. 45 Yanhe West Road, Boshan District
Tel: 0533-4175919

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Zibo has no airport. It is only 70 kilometers away from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport. Now it has opened a private bus to Jinan Airport in Zibo. There are 20 classes a day and the distance is about 1 hour and 30 minutes, passing Zhoucun. The Zibo ticket office and the bus stop are all located in the Luzhong City Terminal, Guomao Building. Bus lines 71, 126, 159, and 185 can all be reached.
Tel: 0533-7977777
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Train

Zibo Railway Station
Address: South of Zhangdian Central Road, Zibo City
Arrival method: Hit 2nd, 12th, 35th, 36th, 51st, 58th, 76th, 87th, 96th, 108th, 125th, 126th, 132th, 139th, 159th, 160, 167, 251 buses can be reached
Tel: 0533-2581114

Long-distance bus

Zibo City Bus Terminal
Address: South of Yibi Road, at the intersection of Changguo Road and Xiba Road, Zibo City, Shandong Province
Arrival method: Take bus 167, 168, 2, 127, 132 etc.
Tel: 0533-96717533, 0533-5202588
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Traffic in the city

Bus

Zibo’s public transportation is also more convenient, but many tourist attractions are remote, it is recommended to take a bus to the area near the resort and then take a taxi to the scenic area, which saves time and money.

Taxis

Zibo taxi prices start at 6 yuan/3 km; Jetta exceeds 3 km plus 1.5 yuan/km; other models exceed 3 km plus 1.2 yuan/km.

Attractions

Zibo Ceramics Museum

A large ceramics museum in central Zibo containing a number of galleries with many interesting examples of Chinese ceramics, both ancient and modern. The central hall has some significant interesting ceramic figures of Chinese heroes, real and fictional.
Address: No. 119, West Fourth Road, Zhangdian District, Zibo City
Arrival method: Take the 126, 96, 138, 7 and 222 buses to the China Ceramics Museum stop and get off
Opening hours: 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays
Tickets: Free
Tel: 0533-2167708
Guoyao.zibo.gov.cn

Qi Dynasty Memorial Museum

This museum contains galleries about the ancient Qi State that once controlled half of modern Shandong Province. A second paid-for gallery contains relics from an ancient royal tomb; very much like the Terracotta Warriors in miniature. There is also some information about China’s ancient football. -like sport ‘cuju’ and a confirmation from FIFA that Zibo was the origin of professional soccer (really!). The China Ancient Chariots Museum is a short drive from here.
Address: No. 7, Zhanghuang Road, Qidu Town, Linzi District, Zibo City
Arrival method: Take bus 26, 28, 52 and get off at the Qiguo Historical Museum stop.
Opening hours: 8:00-17:30, 8:00-17:00
Tickets: 30 yuan
Tel: 0533-7830229

Linzi Ancient Chinese Vehicle Museum

Some distance to the east of central Zibo, this museum, which is constructed on both sides and underneath of a motorway, has galleries containing information about and full-scale replicas of chariots from various periods in Chinese history. The chariots are impressive. An archeological The site showing slain horses from an ancient Qi State royal tomb sits directly under the motorway and is the reason for the rather isolated location of this interesting museum. The Qi Dynasty Memorial Museum is a short drive from here.
Address: Houli Village, Qiling Town, Linzi District, Zibo City
Arrival method: From Linyi, take the 73 bus and get off at the Museum of Ancient Cars. Open until 8:00-17:00
Tickets: 30 yuan
Tel: 0533-7083886

Linyi Football Museum

The ancient Chinese Cuju were the origins of modern football. It was born in Zibo, Shandong. The Linzi Football Museum is the world’s first football museum. It includes the history of the cultural history of Cuju, the history of folk custom development, the history of sports culture, and the history of world football.
Address: No. 759 Linwei Avenue, Linzi District, Zibo City
Arrival method: Take Bus 20 and Bus 5 to arrive
Tickets: 30 yuan www.qiwenhuabowuyuan.com

Mengquan Ecological Tourist Area

There are more than 10 kinds of wild animals in Mengquan eco-tourism area, more than 100 kinds of various kinds of birds, more than 100 kinds of trees, more than 100 kinds of various kinds of Chinese herbal medicines, more than 20 species of wild edible vegetables, and raw cypresses, forsythia, and yellow peony Forest belts and various fruit trees. The entire area is divided into six areas: Mountain Resort Leisure Area, Qi Great Wall Tourist Area (Qi Great Wall Ruins, Ancient Barracks, Millennium stone ga), Fushou Culture Area, Ancient Exploration Area, Farmhouse Folk Custom Area, and Original Ecological Free Picking Area.
Address: Mengquan Village, Youhe Town, Zichuan District, Zibo City
Arrival method: From Zibo city, take Bus No. 1 to Zichuan Station, take Bus No. 24 and get off at the terminal station Happo Station, then take a taxi to Dream Springs, and arrive in 10 minutes.
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Tickets: 40 yuan
Tel: 0533-5353666
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Qui Sheng Park Scenic Area

The zoo in the Kui Sheng Yuan Scenic Area is the largest zoo in Zibo City and has the largest number of animal species. There are more than 30 species of wild animals such as Amur tigers, African lions, peahens, ostriches, and black bears, camels, wild boars, and deer. Various world famous dogs, swans, storks and other nearly 100 kinds of animals.
Address: No. 158, Songling East Road, Zichuan District, Zibo City
Arrival method: Take the 31 and 103 bus to arrive
Opening hours: 7:00-18:00
Tickets: 20 yuan; student ticket 5 yuan
Tel: 0533-5282286

Yuanshan National Forest Park

Yuanshan National Forest Park is made up of Phoenix Mountain, Yuwang Mountain, Wanglu Mountain, Xuejiading and Jiagutai Scenic Resorts. The undulating mountains present fabulous views which makes visitors feel thoroughly refreshed.
Of the five scenic resorts, Phoenix Mountain is the most famous due to its beautiful scenery and rich human landscapes. The shape of the mountain is like a phoenix, hence the name. It is a natural botanical garden with over 600 kinds of herbaceous plants and The 120 sea of ​​stones formed by the Karst landscape is a wonder in northern China. In addition, the mountain has many famous historic relics such as the Qi Great Wall, Yuhuang (Jade Emperor) Palace in Song Dynasty (960-1279), and Luzu Temple in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) hidden in the thick forest. It is The said of the source of the legend Meng Jiangnu’s Bitter Weeping is from this mountain. The remains of blockhouses built during the anti-Japanese War takes people’s minds back to the war years.
There are almost 100 pieces of equipment for activity and amusement, satisfying tourists’ desire to have fun. You can admire the residences of minority groups and enjoy their singing and dancing performance in the folk-custom garden. Along with the provision of recreational facilities and Activities, Yuanshan National Forest Park is becoming an eco-tourism center in Shandong Province, bringing you back to nature.
Address: No. 4, Yanshan Park Road, Boshan District, Zibo City
Arrival method: Take the No.11, No.13, No.15, No.17, No.49, No.50, No.98, No.113 or No.117 bus and get off at Yuanshan Forest Station, then walk along the mountain road for 5 or 6 minutes. Ticket Office of Yuanshan Forest Park
Opening hours: 7:00-18:30 Tickets: 50 yuan
Tel: 0533-4187724
Www.yuanshan.net

Yiyuan Karst Cave

Located in the south of Lushan Mountain about seven miles northwest to Yiyuan County, Yiyuan Karst Cave is the largest in scale in northern China. There are more than 40 karst caves overlapping each other to form a fairy-tale world. But ages ago it was The world of ape-men, where they lived and multiplied, with evidence of fossils of their skulls and teeth and stoneware as proof.
In addition to the Jiutian Cave is in the center of the Yiyuan Karst Cave. In this fantastic world, every fine prospect you see is made of stone and created by nature. On seeing the lifelike stalagmites, stalactites, curtains and columns, you cannot help but admire the exquisite craftsmanship and boundless imagination of nature.
Address: Tumen Town, Wuyuan County, Zibo City
Arrival method: public transportation to the scenic spot is inconvenient, it is best to use a chartered bus; from Boshan, you can take a bus from Zhangdian to Wuyuan, every 20 minutes, the fare is 15 yuan, and you can reach the two-kilometer walk after getting off.
Tickets: 50 yuan

Pusong Ling Ancient Home

Home of ancient author of famous horror stories.
Address: Pujiazhuang, Hongshan Town, Zichuan District, Zibo City
Arrival method: You can take Bus No. 23 in the urban area and get off at the terminal.
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (daylight saving time); 8:00-17:00 (winter time)
Tickets: 40 yuan
Tel: 0533-5810168
Www.pusongling.net

Zhoucun Ancient Mall

Zhoucun was a well-developed commercial town in the late period of feudal society’s economic transformation. It developed into an important commercial town in the north of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The main street of the Zhoucun Ancient Mall was built during the Ming Yongle period, and for nine years, the main streets were formed.
Address: No. 296, Zhoucun Street, Zhoucun District, Zibo City
Arrival method: Take bus No.96 in Zhangdian District of Zibo City to Zhoucun Coach Station, change to No.130 bus or No.42 bus and get off at Zhoucun Street Station.
Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 Tickets: 70 yuan
Tel: 0533-6430009
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Food

It is said that the Boshan District in Zibo is the cradle of Lu (Shandong) Cuisine. The popular local delicacies include Zhou Village Pancake, Whole Sheep, Boshan Bean curd, Braised Fish Lips, Duck with Sauce and Boshan Roast Meat. The most featured local food is Boshan Sisi Banquet, with 16 dishes that emphasizes on the soup, cooking style, materials, appearance and the serving methods.

Activity

Real Live CS
618 Warrior Radio Site Tourist Area
Address: North of Caohu Village, Lucun Town, Ziyuan County, Zibo City
Arrival method: Take bus 514 to arrive at
Tel: 0533-6241618
618.liaozhai.tv

Accommodation

It is recommend choosing accommodation in Zhangdian District. The options here are very rich. And Zhangdian District is located in downtown Zibo and is convenient for visiting various attractions.

Shopping

Boshan Artistic Ceramics, Zitengyuan Limpid Wine, Boshan Colored Glaze Ware

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