BO SHAN CAI GUAN

There are still many Boshan restaurants in Zibo, which are basically the same. Now it can't be said to be economical. If you go to Boshan to eat, it is still very cheap and authentic.

The taste is great, I like the crispy pot and fried pork slices

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Here's a two-day, one-night itinerary for Zibo, budgeted around 1000 RMB, suitable for students or budget travelers, balancing classic attractions with local experiences: Day 1: History & Culture + Food Exploration Morning: Zibo City 08:00-09:00 Breakfast Recommended: Zibo sesame seed cake + tofu pudding (10 RMB per person) 09:30-11:30 Zibo City Museum (Free) Learn about the history of Qi culture, focusing on the bronze artifacts exhibition. 12:00-13:30 Lunch Boshan Restaurant (40 RMB per person): Must-try dishes include crispy fried pot, fried spring rolls, and tofu boxes. Afternoon: Zhoucun Ancient Town 14:30-17:00 Zhoucun Ancient Town (Entrance fee 60 RMB, half price for students) Visit the Grand Dyehouse and the Dry Wharf, experience Lu merchant culture, and buy Zhoucun sesame seed cakes (10 RMB/pack). 17:30-19:00 Dinner Zhoucun hot pot (30 RMB per person) or BBQ (50 RMB per person, Xiaohan Lamb BBQ recommended). Evening: Zhangdian District Night View 19:30-21:00 Qisheng Lake Park + Haidai Tower Zhongshuge (Free) Visit China's most beautiful bookstore; the night lighting is stunning. Accommodation: Budget hotel/guesthouse in Zhangdian District (e.g., Hanting, Home Inn, approximately 150 RMB/night). Day 2: Natural Scenery + Ceramic Culture Morning: Boshan District 08:00-09:00 Breakfast (included at hotel or street stall, 10 RMB) 09:30-11:30 Hongye Shiyan Tourist Area (60 RMB entrance fee, half price for students) A must-visit in spring and autumn, check out the glass walkway and ancient village; in summer, consider visiting Lushan National Forest Park (50 RMB entrance fee). Lunch: Boshan Cuisine 12:00-13:30 Lunch (Boshan cuisine, approximately 40 RMB per person) Recommended dishes: Eggplant, Qiugao (a type of steamed rice cake). Afternoon: Ceramic Culture Experience 14:30-16:30 China Ceramics and Glass Museum (Free, reservation required) View national-level glass art pieces and try your hand at pottery (experience fee 50 RMB, optional). 17:00 Souvenir before departure: Zibo glass ornaments (20-50 RMB) or Qingmeiju crispy beef jerky (30 RMB/pack). Total Cost (per person): Transportation: City bus/taxi approximately 100 RMB (round-trip high-speed rail 80 RMB if departing from Jinan). Entrance Fees: 60 RMB (Zhoucun) + 60 RMB (Hongye Shiyan) = 120 RMB (student tickets are cheaper). Dining: 10 + 40 + 50 + 10 + 40 = 150 RMB. Accommodation: 150 yuan. Others: Souvenirs 50 yuan + miscellaneous expenses 30 yuan = 80 yuan. Total approximately: 600-800 yuan (remaining budget can be used to upgrade dining or experience programs). Tips: Check bus routes in advance (Zibo buses cost 1 yuan per ride), shared electric bikes are also convenient. It's recommended to have a barbecue during off-peak hours (after 5 pm or 8 pm) to avoid queuing. If time permits, you can add the Pu Songling Memorial Hall (Zichuan District, entrance fee 30 yuan). Hope this guide helps you explore Zibo! Adjustments can be made at any time if you have other needs~ #ThreeMealsADayBarbecue #CeramicCulture

✨Who knows, family! With 500 yuan in my pocket, I went to Zibo to be a "special forces soldier." I thought I'd just eat bread and visit the sights, but I ended up eating and having fun and still had money left over! This proven, hilarious money-saving guide is so quick! 📝! 🚄🚌 Transportation: 30 yuan for the whole city, free deals! As soon as I exited Zibo Station, I was amazed! The transportation is a budget traveler's paradise! ✨ Get a "Zibo e-Bus Card" on Alipay in advance and ride any city bus. You can get from the station to the barbecue street for free! 🚌 To get to suburban attractions like Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City, the bus fare is only 3 yuan, saving you enough money for a barbecue meal! 💰 Here comes the point! A shared electric bike pass costs 3 RMB for 30 minutes, making it incredibly flexible for exploring Badaju and Haidai Building. Traffic jams are non-existent, and the air feels like freedom. Take the early morning high-speed rail for round-trip travel, and it's only 59 RMB from Jinan, bringing your total transportation bill to under 100 RMB! 🏨 Accommodation: Stay in the city center for 50 RMB, and enjoy late-night barbecue without having to detour! Don't be fooled by staying near a scenic spot! The youth hostels near Wangfujing in Zhangdian District are incredibly charming! 👣 A quad room is 50 RMB per night, and Crystal Street BBQ City is a 10-minute walk away, so if you get hungry late at night, you can just go downstairs and stock up. The one I stayed at offers shared dining and carpooling, so I went AA with some new friends for a barbecue dinner, and we cut the cost per person in half! 🤝 For couples, choose an affordable B&B with a courtyard for two nights for just over 200 RMB—half the price of a chain hotel and more private. To book, search "Zhangdian District Core Business District" on Ctrip and sort by price, low to high. Don't miss out! 🍢🍜 Food: Savor the flavors of life for just 100 yuan, forget the internet-famous restaurants! Only know about Shepherd Village when you come to Zibo? A local tells me the real deal: the morning market! 🌅! The Zichuan District Street Market opens at 6:00 AM. The millet porridge, 1 yuan thick and thick with rice oil, topped with salty beans, is so fragrant you'll lick the bowl. Pair it with fried dough sticks (1 yuan) and meat buns (3 yuan), and you'll be stuffed for 10 yuan! For lunch, head to Boshan Restaurant. The tofu box (18 yuan) is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the fried spring rolls (12 yuan) are generously filled. The owner even gives you a free hot and sour soup for dipping. A full meal is all you need for 30 yuan per person. The highlight of the highlight—barbecue! Don't wait for the internet-famous restaurants; find a local spot on Crystal Street. Pork skewers are 1.5 yuan each, and small flatbreads are 2 yuan a pack. Share a side order of kale with the table next to you, and you'll eat until you're leaning against the wall for 50 yuan per person! 🍻 Hidden gem: Wrap fried meat, scallions, and sweet bean sauce in a pancake—a perfect carb and fat double-edged delight! Grab two bags of 8-yuan Zhoucun sesame cakes before leaving—they're the perfect snack for binge-watching! 🏯🎨 Attractions: Hit the ceiling for free, and choose your favorite paid attractions! Zibo's free attractions are truly breathtaking! 😭 The Haidai Tower, lit up at night, resembles a floating fairy pavilion. Climb for free to enjoy the night view of Qisheng Lake, and take photos at the second-floor glassworks. Book in advance at the China Ceramics and Glass Museum on Ctrip for free admission to see the "Glass Cabbage" exhibit. DIY pottery experiences start at 30 yuan, and making your own barbecue dipping bowl is a memorable experience. Spend two hours at the Badaju Convenience Market, and never repeat. Trying 3 yuan for purple rice cakes and 5 yuan for wok pancakes left me half full. And the locals buy Deyi yogurt by the case for 10 yuan for three. I only recommend two spending options: a 60 yuan pass to Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City, which lets you see folk acrobatics, visit the old site of the Great Dyeing Factory, and bargain on sesame seed buns. And if you're tired of walking around, Tangzhuang Hot Springs is 88 yuan with a meal and unlimited fruit and drinks, leaving you feeling relaxed. 🛀 It only adds up to 148 yuan, perfect for both cultural enjoyment and relaxation! 💡 Avoid these scams: Saving money is the difference between making money! Listen to me, these tips can save you money on a barbecue!💰 Barbecue restaurants open at 4 PM, so arrive half an hour early to skip the lines and avoid waiting until dark. Don't buy the colored glass ornaments in the scenic area; defective pieces at the Boshan Ceramics Grand View Garden start at 1 yuan, and you can find a tea set for 100 yuan. The popular bus routes are just like regular buses, so there's no need to wait. The stalls at the Eight Great Bureaus offer discounts after 7 PM, and buy-one-get-one-free wok pancakes are common. Also, taxi drivers are incredibly honest; ask them which restaurants are good, and they won't recommend expensive ones! 📝 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary: Spend your money wisely! Day 1: Arrive on the early high-speed train → Drop off your luggage at the youth hostel → Breakfast at the main street morning market → See the exhibition and DIY at the Ceramics and Glass Museum → BBQ on Crystal Street → Night view of Haidai Tower → Enjoy a late-night snack with skewers Day 2: Shop for souvenirs at Badaju → Explore and eat at Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City → Lunch at Boshan Restaurant → Shop at the Ceramics and Glass Grand View Garden → Return by high-speed train Total: 120 yuan for high-speed rail + 100 yuan for accommodation + 150 yuan for food + 148 yuan for attractions = 518 yuan. 18 yuan over budget? That's because I bought an extra bag of fried meat! If I'm a little more frugal, I can definitely stay under 500 yuan. Zibo's charm isn't just about the influencer look; it's the 1 yuan porridge, the friendly owners, and the free scenery. Even with a small budget, you can still have a ton of fun ✨! #ZiboTravelGuide #500yuanBudgetTravel #WheretoGoWeekend #GoToZiboBBQ #WhereToGoWeekend #ZiboTravel #BudgetTravelCheck-InGuide #HaveFunWithFriends