Zibo has been nonstop fun for three days and two nights

Here is a tailor-made three-day, two-night Zibo itinerary for "Food Special Forces" and "Cultural Experience Officers," combining the soul of barbecue, the heritage of Qi Capital, and popular check-in spots, with practical travel symbols (🔥/🏯/🍢, etc.) to help you fully enjoy this treasure city!

📅 Day 1: First Taste of the Barbecue World + Stunning Glass Workshop Aesthetics

Theme: Culinary Carnival + Intangible Cultural Heritage Handcraft

Morning: Arrive in Zibo and head straight to a barbecue restaurant to start grilling!

- Must-eat list: 🔥 "Badaju Barbecue Collection" (a local secret)
- Ordering formula: small pancake × scallions × sauce × pork belly/beef/grilled kidney (step-by-step guide: wrap everything in the small pancake!)
- Bonus: The owner might give you free "love scallions" 🌿
- Hidden tip: Pack the "Zibo Barbecue Trio" (small pancake + scallions + dipping sauce) as a souvenir 🎁

Afternoon: Travel through a millennium and touch the ancient capital of Qi State

- Must-visit: 🏯 "Qi Culture Museum" (free! Reservation required)
- Museum treasure: Warring States bronze wine vessel (adorable "bronze mythical beast" perfect for photos)
- Fun fact: Zibo was the capital of Qi, the leader of the Five Hegemons during the Spring and Autumn period ⚔️

Evening: Watch the shimmering colors at the Glass Workshop

- Must-experience: 🔮 "Lingshang Glass Cultural and Creative Park"
- Glass workshop DIY: Make your own "Zibo Glass Little Rabbit" 🐰 (take your creation home)
- Night light show: Glass products refract rainbow light in the dark 🌈

Late-night snack bonus: 🍢 "Mu Yang Village Barbecue" (local favorite for late-night eats)

- Must order: grilled silkworm pupae (for the brave) + grilled eggplant with garlic punch

📅 Day 2: Natural Wonders + Industrial Retro Check-in

Theme: Healing Mountains and Waters + Steel Sentiment

Morning: Deep breath at Lushan National Forest Park

- Must do: 🌲 Climb to the summit of Lushan Peak (the fourth highest peak in Shandong)
- Route: Hiking trail (2 hours easy climb, sea of clouds 🌫️ + soothing pine waves)
- Bonus: Stop at "Lushan Renjia" halfway up for a bowl of honeysuckle tea 🍵

Afternoon: Explore Yanshen Ancient Town’s industrial style

- Must-visit: 🏭 "Yanshen Ancient Town" (glass kiln ruins + artsy café)
- Photo spot: bookstore converted from an old porcelain kiln (weathered brick walls + vintage chandeliers 📖)
- Handcraft experience: Make a "mini glass night lamp" (rechargeable and glowing ✨)

Evening: Watch the sunset at Xiaofu River Wetland Park

- Must do: 🌅 Rent a bike and ride along the river (free! Lotus flowers 🪷 + egret flocks along the way)

📅 Day 3: Trendy Shopping District + Return Souvenirs

Theme: Trendy Check-ins + Food Finale

Morning: Shop at Crystal Street

- Must visit: 💎 "Zibo Crystal Street" (affordable crystal jewelry + ceramic bowls and plates)
- Bargaining tip: "We’re tourists from out of town, can you give us a discount?" (local merchants are mostly straightforward 🤝)
- Hidden shop: "Old Sun’s Tofu Box" (century-old brand, soft and flavorful 🥢)

Afternoon: Ultimate shopping at Badaju Market

- Must-buy list:
- 🧡 Vegetable pancake (add egg + ham + shredded potato = perfect combo)
- 🍯 Zhoucun sesame seed cake (paper-thin, crispy to the point of crumbling, perfect with milk 🥛)
- 🧴 Boshan glass ornaments (little rabbits/fish pendants are super cute 🐠)

Before leaving: 🍜 Have one more barbecue meal! (Recommended "Xiao Han Yang Barbecue," tender lamb without gamey taste)

⚠️ Practical Tips

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Transportation:
- Use Didi for city taxis (starting fare 8 yuan, about 15 yuan from train station to Badaju 💰)
- Badaju morning market opens at 7:00; want to avoid crowds? Go after 9:30!

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Accommodation:
- Recommended to stay in "Zhangdian District" (close to barbecue spots + subway entrance, such as All Seasons Hotel)

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Avoid:
- Be cautious ordering "stir-fried kidneys" (locals love it, but outsiders might not like the strong smell 🤢)
- Don’t buy overpriced crystals in scenic spots! Look for shops certified by the "Zibo Crystal Chamber of Commerce" 💎

📸 Check-in List

✅ Small pancake wrapped barbecue 🔥

✅ Qi Culture Museum bronze wine vessel 🐉

✅ Glass workshop DIY night lamp ✨

✅ Lushan sea of clouds 🌫️

✅ Badaju vegetable pancake 🥞

Bring a 256G stomach and phone 📱, and in three days and two nights, pack up all the "smoky flavors" and "cultural soul" of Zibo! 🌆