Many foreigners come to know of Shandong Province in the north China through its famous Taishan Mountain and Weifang Kites. What they don't realize at first is that it is also home to famous pottery and porcelain. Located in the center of the province, Zibo has long been known as the City of Porcelain in north China.

Local craftsmen excel at porcelain engraving and pottery. They can make pottery dinnerware that includes dinner plates, cups, mugs, jars, and basins. The picture shows a common pottery jar in Qimeng area of Shandong.