Three-Day, Two-Night Travel Guide to Zibo

Hello everyone, welcome to Zibo in the golden autumn of October!

📍Day 1: The warmth of everyday life starts with a barbecue
Arrive at Zibo Railway Station by high-speed train (round trip about 600 RMB), stay at a boutique guesthouse in Zhangdian or Boshan district (two nights 500 RMB). Head straight to [Muyang Village] or [Shaguo Ju] to enjoy authentic Zibo barbecue off-peak: small pancakes wrapped with scallions, sizzling charcoal fire, about 60 RMB per person to eat until you’re full. After the meal, take a stroll at [Haidailou Zhongshu Pavilion], a Chinese-style bookstore with a night light show, perfect for stunning photos!

📍Day 2: Yanshen Ancient Town × Slow walk through ceramic culture
In the morning, explore [Yanshen Ancient Town] (free admission), a millennium-old kiln site reborn as an artistic street district with bluestone alleys, glazed tiles, and pottery workshops—every snapshot looks cinematic. Have lunch in the ancient town with authentic dishes like [Boshan Tofu Box] and [Sisi Xi] (about 50 RMB per person). In the afternoon, check in at the [China Ceramic and Glaze Museum] (free admission), where national treasure-level porcelain dazzles the eyes, and you can even try your hand at pottery wheel throwing!

📍Day 3: Autumn hike at Tanxi Mountain, enjoy red leaves on the glass bridge
Head to [Tanxi Mountain] (ticket 80 RMB), where the golden autumn colors are at their peak! Hike across the cliffside plank road and climb the [Sky Mirror Glass Bridge], with a breathtaking valley beneath your feet and a panorama of red and yellow leaves before your eyes—so stunning it leaves you speechless! The mountaintop [Suspended Church] is a top internet-famous spot with a 100% photo success rate!

💰Budget details (per person):
- High-speed train round trip: 600 RMB
- Accommodation + meals: 800 RMB (including three meals + barbecue)
- Tickets + local transportation: 400 RMB (taxis + buses)
✅Total: about 2800 RMB, easy and budget-friendly!

🌟Tips:
📌 Arrive for barbecue before 4 PM to avoid peak hours;
📌 Enter Tanxi Mountain early at 8 AM for fewer crowds and better scenery;
📌 Bring a jacket, it’s cool in the mountains in the morning and evening!

This autumn, come to Zibo not just for a taste of everyday life, but for a romantic encounter that bridges ancient and modern times.