Zibo is a city in central Shandong province, China, home to the ancient Qi capital at Linzi, the Ming-Qing merchants' town of Zhoucun and, since 2023, one of China's most famous barbecue destinations.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Zhoucun shaobing
Price: CNY 10-40 (~$1-$6)
Where: Zhoucun Ancient Commercial Town shops
Boshan glass (liuli) ornaments
Price: CNY 50-600 (~$7-$90)
Where: Glass shops in Boshan and Zhangdian malls
Zibo ceramics
Price: CNY 40-500 (~$6-$75)
Where: Ceramic shops near Zibo Ceramics Museum and Zhangdian malls
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Zhoucun Ancient Commercial Town Shops
Shaobing, silk, local crafts
Where: Zhoucun
Hours: About 8:30-17:30
Bada Ju Market
Snacks and local foods
Where: Zhangdian
Hours: 6:00-21:00
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
The Mixc Zibo
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Boshan Wanda Plaza
Hours: 10:00-22:00
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Bargaining is common only in tourist shops; start at half the quoted price.
Fixed prices apply in malls and chain stores.
Pay with Alipay or WeChat; cash is accepted at small stalls.