Boshan district in Zibo, Shandong province, hosted a festival from Nov 4 to 6 to promote local gourmet food and fine tableware products.

The district is the birthplace of ceramic glazing and is the production and export base of glassware and everyday ceramics in China.

The area is also regarded as one of the birthplaces of Shandong cuisine, boasting first-class food.

Crispy beef jerky is a traditional snack in Boshan district, Zibo, Shandong province. [Photo/lznews.cn]

Braised intestines in brown sauce is a famous Shandong dish. [Photo/lznews.cn]

Delicate dishes are served in fine tableware in Boshan district, Zibo. [Photo/sdchina.com]

Boshan district in Zibo, Shandong province boasts gourmet food and fine tableware. [Photo/sdchina.com]

Exquisite colored glass products are showcased during this year's Boshan Cuisine Culture Festival. [Photo/sdchina.com]

Boshan district in Zibo is one of China's major ceramics and colored glaze production bases. [Photo/sdchina.com]

Colored glaze crafts on display in Boshan district, Zibo [Photo/sdchina.com]

Delicately made porcelain tableware products on display in Boshan district, Zibo [Photo/sdchina.com]