Barbecue craze in China's Zibo: Can street vendors provide push to the economy?
1 year, 7 months ago

Barbecue craze in China's Zibo: Can street vendors provide push to the economy?

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A little-known industrial city in China is now a tourist hot spot. AFP It has become so popular that “Zibo barbecue” has been a trending topic on Chinese social media platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Weibo since March, reported BBC. Steven Cao, a 33-year-old real estate agent from the small city of Weihai, who travelled for over six hours to Zibo with his parents to try the barbecue during the five-day May Day holiday was told by people working at a barbecue stand near the hotel he was staying in that they stopped giving queue tickets earlier and there were still “at least 50 to 60 people lined up”, reported The Globe and Mail. Some #tourists refer the style as the “Chinese BBQ taco.” pic.twitter.com/eKO2MmZu2p — Panda Paws May 1, 2023 The other reason for the sudden craze, spurred by influencers, that has made Zibo “China’s outdoor barbecue capital” is new consumption trends. Following Zibo’s success, the “street vendor economy” has made a comeback in many Chinese cities to bolster the economy and increase employment, as per CNN.

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Zibo retains its unique flavor among tourists
8 months, 1 week ago

Zibo retains its unique flavor among tourists

China Daily  

Zhang Xueyan, owner of Zibo Big Chimney Grilled Fish & Barbecue, serves dishes at her restaurant in Zibo, Shandong province, in February. As the aroma from grilled lamb skewers amid sizzling charcoal fires fills the air, the local people of Zibo and tourists alike are indulging in the culinary delights of the city's bustling barbecue scene. The popularity index of …

Zibo retains its unique flavor among tourists
8 months, 1 week ago

Zibo retains its unique flavor among tourists

China Daily  

Zhang Xueyan, owner of Zibo Big Chimney Grilled Fish & Barbecue, serves dishes at her restaurant in Zibo, Shandong province, in February. The popularity index of Zibo surged 137 percent year-on-year during this year's Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year holiday, making it a magnet for tourists, latest data from online travel agency LY.com showed. Zhang Xueyan, owner of …

'Food tourism' is full of tasty possibilities
1 year, 6 months ago

'Food tourism' is full of tasty possibilities

China Daily  

Chefs and visitors take photos of dishes on display at a monthlong culinary festival featuring food culture related to Su Dongpo, a renowned poet and gourmet during the Song Dynasty, held in Haikou, Hainan province. Wu Liyun, an associate professor at the China Academy of Culture and Tourism of Beijing International Studies University, illustrated this point by reflecting on her …

'Food tourism' is full of tasty possibilities
1 year, 6 months ago

'Food tourism' is full of tasty possibilities

China Daily  

Chefs and visitors take photos of dishes on display at a monthlong culinary festival featuring food culture related to Su Dongpo, a renowned poet and gourmet during the Song Dynasty, held in Haikou, Hainan province. Wu Liyun, an associate professor at the China Academy of Culture and Tourism of Beijing International Studies University, illustrated this point by reflecting on her …

In Shandong, Zibo sees strong growth
1 year, 7 months ago

In Shandong, Zibo sees strong growth

China Daily  

People take photos in front of a local barbecue restaurant in Zibo, Shandong province, May 3, 2023. Zibo, Shandong province, achieved a total gross domestic product of 105.77 billion yuan in the first quarter, growing 4.7 percent year-on-year, according to the city's bureau of statistics on May 6. Primary industry, with agriculture at its core, reported an added value of …

Big on barbecue, Zibo's star shines
1 year, 7 months ago

Big on barbecue, Zibo's star shines

China Daily  

A customer shows how to eat Zibo barbecue on March 31. Crowds have flocked to Shandong city in search of the perfect bite Zibo barbecue is a phenomenon. People from all over China have flocked to Zibo city in recent months, ready to line up for hours just to get an authentic taste of barbecue. Police officers have been deployed …

Shandong city seeks to capitalize on barbecue fame
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong city seeks to capitalize on barbecue fame

China Daily  

Zibo city in Shandong province has unexpectedly gone viral on Chinese social media since late February for its local barbecue specialty, and continues to trend as the local government takes the opportunity to spur tourism and spending. This move follows another on March 31 under which the Jinan bureau of China Railway added a weekend special round-trip "barbecue tour" train …

Shandong city seeks to capitalize on barbecue fame
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong city seeks to capitalize on barbecue fame

China Daily  

Zibo city in Shandong province has unexpectedly gone viral on Chinese social media since late February for its local barbecue specialty, and continues to trend as the local government takes the opportunity to spur tourism and spending. This move follows another on March 31 under which the Jinan bureau of China Railway added a weekend special round-trip "barbecue tour" train …

Barbecue craze fanning flames of success in Zibo
1 year, 8 months ago

Barbecue craze fanning flames of success in Zibo

China Daily  

Diners toast each other at a barbecue restaurant in Zibo. Taking advantage of the barbecue craze, Zibo has gone all out to promote local tourism resources, while working to ensure the safety of visitors and the quality of tourism products. The new tourism offerings include barbecue-themed train services, dedicated bus services that take visitors from train stations straight to barbecue …

Barbecue craze fanning flames of success in Zibo
1 year, 8 months ago

Barbecue craze fanning flames of success in Zibo

China Daily  

Diners toast each other at a barbecue restaurant in Zibo. Taking advantage of the barbecue craze, Zibo has gone all out to promote local tourism resources, while working to ensure the safety of visitors and the quality of tourism products. The new tourism offerings include barbecue-themed train services, dedicated bus services that take visitors from train stations straight to barbecue …

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