Boshan, Zibo

Boshan (Chinese: 博山; pinyin: Bóshān) is the southernmost district of the city of Zibo, in central Shandong province, China.

Downtown BoShan has a wide central avenue which is divided by a park-like river with walkways, stone bridges and gazebos.

A modern expressway bypassed the downtown area, and that has attracted development to the outskirts of the city.

As the reform of economic system was enforced further in Boshan, many traditional factories which once benefited much from the national policies' protection shut down with many workers losing their jobs.

The overall climate is characterised by a pronounced monsoon and uneven distribution of temperature and precipitation, which affects local agricultural production and life.

Recently, a huge statue of Jiang Ziya (an important character in the legend stories of ancient China) has been erected at the North Gate of Yuan Shan National Park.

It is a stew made from fish and pickled Chinese cabbage, with a variety of other vegetables thrown in.

Dishes include range chickens (not commercially raised), fish, and sometimes locusts or scorpions from the forests.

File:Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area in Zibo
This is a scenic spot in Zibo