Qiwang Mountain Scenic Area

Qiwang Mountain Scenic Area

The Qiwang Mountain Tourist Scenic Area is located in the southeastern part of Zhangdian District, Zibo City, to the northeast of Chaomi Village, adjacent to the south of Huti Stone Mine, and on the south side of the newly built Changguo Road, approximately 6 kilometers from the city center.

Qiwang Mountain is the nearest pristine ecological tourist scenic area to the urban area. The landscape features undulating hills, dense forests, a flat mountaintop, winding paths shaded by lush trees, lakes reflecting the sunlight, green lawns, and fragrant flower beds. Unique primitive trees and numerous historical myths and legends together form this distinctive leisure, entertainment, and sightseeing destination rich in cultural meaning.

Historically, Qiwang Mountain was surrounded by lakes and connected to mountains and rivers. It got its name from the burial of the 31st ruler of the Qi State, King Kang of Qi — Jiang Dai, in 379 AD. King Kang of Qi (455–379 BC), during his reign, loved mass dance performances. The dancers he kept “ate only the finest meats and wore only embroidered silk.” They performed elaborate, large-scale group dances involving a multitude of participants, known as “The Myriad,” which pioneered large-scale dance performances in Chinese history and can be considered the originator of such spectacles in China (as recorded in Mozi·Fei Yue). King Kang of Qi and Tian He, the descendant of the Qi Prime Minister Jing Zhong, were two pivotal figures in the historical transitions of “Jiang Qi” and “Tian Family Replacing Qi” during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. In the 11th year of King An of Zhou (386 BC), Tian He (of the Chen lineage) exploited the conflicts among the Qi nobility, using a divide-and-conquer strategy to eventually seize full control of the Qi state. King Kang of Qi was deposed by Tian He, who exiled him near Qiwang Mountain, allowing him only “to sustain one city to continue the ancestral sacrifices” (as recorded in Zizhi Tongjian). After being stripped of his title and living as a commoner for seven more years, King Kang of Qi passed away and was buried on Qiwang Mountain.

Since the time of King Kang of Qi, Qiwang Mountain has undergone over 2,800 years of historical change, and many historical relics have gradually faded away. The current Qiwang Mountain Scenic Area has been rebuilt based on historical stories and local legends, utilizing the original natural landscape. A number of traditional folk attractions have been gradually restored, including the King Kang Memorial Pavilion, the King Kang Statue, the Twenty-Four Filial Piety Garden, the King Kang Pavilion, and a large bell tower (drum tower). Additionally, a large artificial lake and modern water-based leisure activity zones have been constructed. There are also colored leaf plant viewing gardens and large grass-sliding fields, making it a new large-scale scenic attraction in Zibo City that integrates leisure, tourism, and sightseeing.

Ticket Prices

Water activity zone tickets cost 30 RMB per person, water roller tickets are 20 RMB per person, boat rental is 30 RMB per person, and an all-access ticket is 50 RMB per person. As the scenic area is still under Phase I construction, all activities are offered at half price.

Transportation Routes

By Bus: Take bus No. 86 from the central bus station and get off at Chaomi Village, then walk east.

By Car: Drive 600 meters south (on the east side of the road) from the intersection of Changguo Road and Huluo Road, then head east from Chaomi Village.

Highlights Introduction

Folk Attractions: King Kang Memorial Pavilion, King Kang Statue, Twenty-Four Filial Piety Garden, King Kang Pavilion, Large Bell Tower (under construction)

Viewing Garden: Rare colored leaf plants available for visitors to admire

Fruit Picking Garden: Various seasonal fruit trees available for free picking when ripe

Amusement Park: Over 30 types of water challenge activities, fish-catching pools, lake boating

Service Hotline: 0533-2302303

Complaint Hotline: 0533-2306303