Zichuan District, Zibo, Shandong — the birthplace of Chinese Strange Tales culture, home to mountain and water hidden gems like Tanxi Mountain and Qishan, preserving historical relics such as the E'zhuang ancient village cluster. A tourist destination integrating cultural exploration, mountain and water sightseeing, and folk custom experience. This 2-day 1-night itinerary decodes the stories of Strange Tales and showcases the charms of Luzhong mountain and water scenery.
Visit the hometown of Strange Tales, explore mountain and water wonders, wander ancient village folk customs, taste Zichuan flavors, unlocking the dual charm of Qi culture and natural landscapes
In the morning, visit Pu Songling's former residence to trace the footsteps of a literary giant. In the afternoon, tour Strange Tales City for an immersive experience of stories from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. In the evening, stroll through Zichuan Ancient City to taste specialty foods.
In the morning, climb Tanxi Mountain to challenge the cliffside glass bridge. In the afternoon, explore the E'zhuang ancient village cluster to experience traditional folk customs. In the evening, visit Qishan to enjoy Danxia landforms and Qi cultural relics.
Zichuan's iconic specialty snack, made from flour and minced pork, baked over charcoal fire. Crispy outer skin, savory filling, famous for being "thin as paper and fragrant enough to drop crumbs," awarded as "Shandong Famous Snack."
Specialty food from Xihe Town, Zichuan District, made from millet and corn flour, hand-spread paper-thin. Can be rolled with scallions, sauce or stir-fried dishes, with a chewy and fragrant texture, a traditional staple in local farmhouses.
Zibo traditional famous dish, particularly famous in Zichuan area. Tofu is cut into cubes, fried until golden, hollowed out and filled with stuffing, steamed and topped with sauce. Crispy outside, tender inside, rich flavor, symbolizing "treasure hidden in golden box."
Specialty dish from E'zhuang Township, Zichuan District, made with locally free-range chicken, stir-fried with scallions, ginger and chili. The meat is firm and chewy with rich savory flavor, a signature dish of mountain farmhouse banquets.