Shandong Province is where the states of Qi and Lu were established back in the Warring States period more than 2-thousand years ago.
Shandong Province is where the states of Qi and Lu were established back in the Warring States period more than 2-thousand years ago. Linzi, the ancient capital of Qi, is also recognized by FIFA as the birthplace of football, where the ancient soldiers used to play "cuju", known to many today as soccer. This sport has become the theme of this year’s Qi Culture Tourism Festival.
Another highlight of the festival is the release of Linzi’s official travel guided tours, compiled by local tourism offices offering a series of discounted travel packages. During autumn, several local parks and museums open their doors with only a one Yuan administration fee.