Go Deep in Lijiang: A taste of best dishes in Old Town

By Gateway   |   Jan 12,2023   13:14:37

Eight dishes

To the people, food is heaven. The culinary culture in different places embodies the abundant and unique features of the local residents, and carries the profound historical memory of ethnic groups.

Chicken pea jelly

Bronze pot rice noodles

The first Intangible Cultural Heritage Week going on in the Old Town of Lijiang highlights Lijiang characteristic food. From January 14 to 18, the Taste of Intangible Cultural Heritage ---- "One Shop, One Dish" will recommend 27 food shops in the Old Town of Lijiang. Dinners can follow the map to find these shops and experience the characteristic food culture.

“Shuhua” lichen salad

Hot bean jelly


Naxi grilled pork belly


Sliced ham serves on the tile


Pickled pork ribs


Naxi candied fruit


Big Naxi moon cakes


Jiaojiu liquor


Naxi fried rice


Cold noodles with chicken shreds
Ham baba (pancakes)


Lijiang Juanfen (flat rice noodles)


Cold Zhuazhuafen( jelly noodles)


Lijiang Salmon


Fried leeks and pea jelly

Lijiang baba (Salty and sweet)

Sausages filled with sticky rice


Star Chef chicken and fish hotpot


Braised organic pork


Caravan banquet

Source: The Window of Gucheng and The Intangible Cultural Heritage Week Office; Trans-editing by Mo Yingyi

Go Deep in Lijiang: A taste of best dishes in Old Town