Zibo was the capital of the Qi state during the Spring and Autumn period.
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history
Modern Zibo sits on the site of 临淄 (Linzi), capital of the state of Qi for over 600 years during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods — one of the most prosperous cities of the ancient world.
culture
In 2023, Zibo went viral on Chinese social media for its cheap, communal BBQ scene, drawing huge waves of domestic tourists and becoming a symbol of post-pandemic revenge travel.