The stomachs of Yunyang people are half soaked in the Yangtze River and half buried in jars of chili peppers. The taste here has both the freshness of river seafood and the boldness of mountain food!
1、Peach Cake
Recommended reason: 300-year-old intangible cultural heritage pastry, as thin as a cicada’s wing and translucent, the sweetness of walnuts and glutinous rice blooms on the tip of the tongue, and it can be called “a work of art in the pastry world”.
Hidden way to eat: Dip in local mutton offal soup, a wonderful experience of sweet and salty interweaving!
Must-visit stores: Ruilanzhai old brand, Zhangfei Temple scenic area specialty store.
2、Yunyang Mutton Princess
Recommended reason: Lamb wrapped in chili powder in a bamboo steamer, with potatoes as the base, spicy and fresh!
Soul match: A bowl of pickled cabbage, which relieves the spiciness and warms the stomach.
Recommended shops: Old City Gege Wang, Binjiang Road breakfast stall.
3、Beef Jerky with Grass
Recommended reason: Dabashan yellow beef is smoked in the traditional way, the meat is firm and chewy, and the spicy and spiced flavors have conquered countless foodies.
First choice for souvenirs: vacuum packaging is easy to carry, and it is the ceiling for snacks when watching TV series.
Purchase guide: specialty store in Picao Town, supermarket in Yunyang City.
4、Yunyang Baomian
Recommended reason: “Wonton PLUS” by the Yangtze River, thin skin and large fillings, soup made with pork bones, sprinkled with chopped green onions and hot pepper paste, a “gentle killer” in the breakfast world.
Hidden menu: Add a spoonful of chili oil, and add the aroma of fried dough twist to the point of soul leaving the body!
Where to eat: noodle stalls at the entrance of the alley in the old city, breakfast shops in the new county.
5、Yangtze River Catfish
Recommended reason: A fish species unique to the Three Gorges Reservoir area, with tender meat and no bones, it is extremely delicious when braised or in hot pot, and is the ultimate pursuit of river fresh fish lovers. (Don’t eat wild ones!!!)
Must experience: The fish restaurant by the river kills the fish on the spot and watches the chef cook it on the spot.
Recommended stores: Panlong Street Fish Restaurant, Zhangfei Temple Scenic Area River Fresh Restaurant.