Linzi , originally called Yingqiu, was the capital of the ancient Chinese state of Qi during the Zhou Dynasty. The ruins of the city lie in modern day Linzi District, Shandong province, China.

The city was one of the largest and richest in China during the Spring and Autumn Period. It covered an area of around 668 square kilometres and was built between two parallel rivers that ran north-south – the Zi River to the east and the old course of the Xi River to its west.

Museum in Linzi.[Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

Drinking vessel.[Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]