As a region mainly inhabited by the ethnic groups, especially the Naxi minority, the cuisine in Lijiang is abundant and diverse. It is paying attention to the eating clearness and delicacy in type. It is characterized by refreshing tasting dishes and mellow soups. Featured cuisines of Lijiang including Yak Chafing Dish, Cici Bean Jelly and Pickle Sour Fish, are a must to try when visiting Lijiang.

Now, you can be easily found these foods in the streets of Lijiang City. Cici bean jelly is made from beans of a local breed and can be eaten either hot or cold. Jidou Liangfen (a kind of jelly made from chick pea) is one of the favorite snacks of locals, so don't forget to sample it while on your trip. Pickle Sour Fish is a traditional food of the Mosuo and Naxi people to treat guests and send friends as gifts. All the fish are from Lugu Lake. Another one to try should be Baba, a kind of fried potato cake that is eaten with seasoning. Others such as Bingfenliangxiao (a tasty and refreshing dessert) and butter tea are also popular with visitors. Apart from these dishes, the Naxi people have a small formal banquet that is usually thrown to entertain distinguished guests. This banquet is called Sandieshui and includes about 39 courses of various local snacks and specialties. At present, you can have this banquet as well as other Naxi cuisine in Rongpo Restaurant, located in Xinhua Street in the Old Town.

Recommended places to eat

Hua Hua Shen Restaurant
Location: Fuhui Road, the New District, Lijiang City

Naxi Yinshi Wenhua Cheng
Location: in the middle section of Fuhui Road, the New District, Lijiang City

Dashiqiao Snack
Location: No.5, Square Street, the Old Town, Lijiang City

The Old Town Beef Restaurant
Location: Xueshan Middle Road

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