For the city, food is a kind of culture. In China, no city tastes alike. Though each city has its own flavor which is all-embracing, the wonders of gastronomy remain the same. Just like Zibo, the origin of Shandong cuisine and the hometown of Qi culture, where the taste of thousand years ago being inherited intact.
As the top of China's eight major cuisines, Shandong cuisine emphasize the level of attainment and prefer for salty food. It originated from Zibo, rooted in Qi culture, brilliant in the golden age of Qilu. For the city, Shandong cuisine has become a symbol.
