In pics: Charming Zibo offers fun attractions in palette of colors

As the main venue of the 20th China (Zibo) International Ceramics Exposition – held last year in the inland city of Zibo, in East China’s Shandong province – the Zibo Convention Center is known as “the pearl of Zibo” for its very distinctive architectural design. With the unique crisp white exteriors of the three round buildings, the center has now become a landmark of the city, attracting over 100,000 locals and visitors. [Photo/ WeChat account: Zibowenhualvyou]

Blue – Azure sky in Zichuan district

The lucky locals in the Zichuan district of Zibo enjoy the piercing cerulean sky and fluffy white clouds every day. [Photo/ WeChat account: Zibowenhualvyou]

Green – Lush scenes in Boshan district

A bird’s-eye view of the Xiaofuhe Wetland. [Photo/ WeChat account: Zibowenhualvyou]

With the rich natural attractions of the district – including the Xiaofuhe Wetland, Yuanshan National Forest Park and Wuyang Lake — Boshan district exemplifies the color of green.

Golden – Putianyuan Park in Linzi district

The golden gingko forest in Putianyuan Park in Liinzi district and the autumn landscape is an appealing attraction, both to locals and tourists. [Photo/ WeChat account: Zibowenhualvyou]

Red – Yiyuan apple

The Yiyuan apple, or Yiyuanhong apple, was selected and developed from bud mutations of the Yantai apple — or Hongfushi apple — since 1994. To boost the profile of Yiyuan apple, the city has held several promotional events. [Photo/ WeChat account: Zibowenhualvyou]

Purple – Grapes from Huantai county

As autumn approaches, lush ripe grapes in Huantai county welcome in the harvest season. [Photo/ WeChat account: Zibowenhualvyou]

Pink – Swan Lake International Cittaslow Scenic Area

The wonderfully vivid lotus flowers and verdant lotus leaves create picturesque and inspiring autumn scenes in the Swan Lake Cittaslow Scenic Area, in Zibo’s Gaoqing county – which is known for being an “international slow city”. It was named that by Cittaslow, an international movement founded in Italy in 1999, which aims to preserve leisurely and environmentally friendly lifestyles in small towns around the world. It is an AAA-level national tourism attraction. [Photo/ WeChat account: Zibowenhualvyou]

Source: chinadaily.com.cn