Badaju Market
八大局便民市场
An open-air neighborhood market in the old Zhangdian district. After Zibo barbecue went viral, it became a must-visit street food spot for tourists.
Badaju Market is named after the eight municipal bureau offices that were once concentrated in the area. It began as an open-air market in the old Zhangdian district, selling vegetables, fruit, cooked food, seafood, and all kinds of snacks. After Zibo barbecue went viral in 2023, it became the first stop for visitors looking to experience everyday life in Zibo. You can try luobao (stuffed buns), sugu (braised pot), pancakes, Zhoucun shaobing (flatbread), Boshan sausage, and a range of pastries, and you can also buy the small baking cakes and dipping sauces used for barbecue. The market stretches for several hundred meters and can be explored by walking east to west. It is best visited in the morning, when it is less crowded and has more local charm. Holidays and weekends bring large crowds, so keep an eye on your belongings. It is about 2 km from Zibo station, a 10 to 25 minute taxi or walk away. Many barbecue restaurants are nearby, making it easy to plan dinner on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00 (varies by stall)
Nearby sights
- Zibo Museum
- Zibo Ceramics & Glass Museum
- Haidai Tower Zhongshuge
- Pu Songling's Former Residence
- Zhoucun Ancient Commercial Town
- Jiang Taigong Temple
- Mata Lake Wetland
- Guan Zhong Memorial Hall