[Foreword]

The writer Qi Qunian once wrote such a sentence, whether it is New York, Tokyo, Beijing or Shanghai, you can say, if you love him, take him there, because it is heaven. If I take my favorite person to a city, it would be Chengdu, but for me, Chengdu is a paradise. As a "land of abundance", Chengdu has attracted many Chinese people to travel after the epidemic improved. As a foodie, you must miss this city with a strong atmosphere of fireworks. Not only is there a rich and diverse food culture here, but there are also many places for Internet celebrities to check in. Why are you hesitant? Pack your bags and set off!

1. Niuhua Babo Malatang (Chunxi Store): A new choice for late night canteen

Every city is represented by different foods due to different regional climate. These delicacies have become representatives of this region. For example, when we mention dumplings, we think of Shanghai City God Temple, when we mention hot dry noodles, we think of Wuhan, and when we mention pancakes, we will think of Shandong, the same reason. Speaking of Malatang makes me instantly think of Chengdu. Niuhua Babo Malatang is the best Malatang I have ever tasted in Chengdu. There is no one. I think anyone who mentions Chengdu to me in the future will definitely be Amway as a delicacy.

Niuhua Babo Malatang is not only a well-known online celebrity store, but also an old store with a long history. It has been 30 years since the store opened. A founder named "Zhang Yonggui" was called "Eight Granny" by his parents because he was the eighth oldest in the family. This Malatang was founded in 1988. It has slowly developed to more than a hundred companies today. He was listed on the list of "China on the Bite of China" in 2018, and appeared on Hunan Satellite TV's "Daily Up" column because of its rich and mellow taste. You know, that's a big program I've seen since childhood. As long as the program is recommended, I usually won't step on thunder when I try it. So this time in Chengdu, my friends and I came to this familiar Internet celebrity store.

As soon as I entered the store, I could smell the aroma of food coming to my face. The environment here is very simple and very suitable for dinner. I found a more literary position under the corner with my friends. I asked the waiter what pot to eat if I was afraid of spicy food. The little brother recommended the tomato duck pot. One side is spicy and the other side is not spicy. It is very suitable for a foodie like me who wants spicy food but is afraid of spicy food. What's very convenient is that my mobile phone can scan the code and order food, which satisfies my small mood as a social terrorist! When I opened the menu, the ingredients were really rich and dizzying. Brightly colored duck blood, frozen tofu cut into pieces, various fungi arranged in the shape of flowers, and round quail eggs were all waiting for me to eat. In addition, I can register for free and send snacks, which is very cost-effective.

[Fried skewers] If you are hungry, you can order the Leshan specialty fried skewers here first, because it is the fastest serving dish. This is a key recommendation. I have rarely seen fried food in Malatang restaurants, and it is very delicious. There are more than 20 high-quality condiments, cold oil put into the pan, freshly fragrant and stir-fried marinated oil, fresh ingredients are put into the pan and fried, and the meat is dry but not dry. It's really delicious, especially pork belly and beef. I eat a lot. Although the pork belly is a little fat, it's not greasy at all and it's appetizing.

[Hot pot skewers] How can such a delicious pot bottom be worthy of rich skewers? The hot pot skewers here are all self-service and charged according to the weight of the ticket. They are not very expensive, so my friends and I enjoy our favorite ingredients. As long as I like it, I take 3 skewers each, including duck tongue, seaweed, beef, etc. The little brother in the store said that some popular ingredients sell well, so if you like it, remember to choose in advance. I like eating duck sausage very much. I ate several plates and it really feels good.

When eating hot pot skewers, you must be paired with the in-store special dipping plate. Only then can they taste delicious. There is a small notice in the store called "The Ultimate Delicious Method", which is to mix the dry plate, oil plate and bottom plate before eating. The flavor of the dry plate inside, the aroma of the oil plate and the flavor of the bottom plate all blend together, presenting different levels on the tip of your tongue. It's really great.

[Caramel Bean Puzzle] This is the first time I have eaten this kind of bean pudding. The taste is simply amazing. After eating the string, you must go with this. The smoothness of the bean pudding and the sweetness of caramel are really beautiful. It tastes sweet!

[Jasmine Ice Powder] This is the best sweet tooth I have ever tasted at Malatang restaurant, and I have also appeared on "Daily Up". If you come to this store with your lover, you must recommend this food. It is not only beautiful but also very delicious.

Not only that, we also ate many delicacies we had never tasted at Niuhua Babo Malatang Restaurant. I like it here very much. It's not as spicy as I thought. It's very mild. I like it very much. Luo Mountain has the purest taste, and it is also the place where you have to check in when you come to Chengdu. I love duck tongues and bullfrogs most, but I didn't expect to be late here. With a small reminder, it's best to come in advance, otherwise you will be like me, waiting for the end of the world in the store. Of course, the delicious food here is worth waiting for!

Address: 1st Floor, Dongfang Times Mall, No. 43 Tianxianqiao South Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu City

Per capita: 79 yuan

2. Zhouxiaoyu Cold Pot Fish (Jiao Tong University Direct Store): A New Place to Eat Fish and Frog

Chengdu is a treasure land of feng shui. It has a crisscross river network, rich products, and a wide river basin. People use water to raise fish. For a longer and longer period of time, they have developed a complete variety of practices for this species. Regarding eating fish, I am very serious. First of all, the fish should be fresh and not have a little fishy smell. This has extremely high requirements on fish practices. The Zhouxiaoyu Cold Pot Fish Store has satisfied all my imagination about fish. They said that their main theme is "No fish is fresh, no frogs are not happy". Hehe, it is exactly in line with my appetite. If you like fish, please bring your friends together!

As soon as I arrived at the door of the store, I was stunned by the sign of this store. I have never seen a store so big with the theme of "fish". Moreover, the name "Zhou Xiaoyu" is very literary. The young lady service in the store told me that the fish here comes from the famous local "Heilongtan Reservoir". It does not have hormones and does not fatten up. In this way, the raised fish will have the taste of the food itself and be very fresh. Why is it called cold pot fish? The reason is that after the chef prepares the fish in advance, he can eat it directly without lighting the fire, so it is called "cold pot" fish.

[Classic Red Pot] There are several types of pot bottoms in the store. This is the pot I ordered. It is a very popular classic red pot in the store. It is as enthusiastic as fire, spicy and delicious, and the clear oil surface combines the rich and delicious flavor of the fish. It is really enjoyable and makes you want to watch it.

[Silver carp] Silver carp should be what we commonly call the "fat head fish". The fish is extremely nutritious and rich in protein content. Eat it more without worrying about getting fat. After the waiter serves it, the tender and delicious fish is clearly layered. When I eat it, I have a special oil dish in the store, which is made with various seasonings such as onions. The fish eaten this way is even smoother and makes people feast on. Finally, don't give up on the fish head. The lecithin and other nutrients contained in it are rich. Only those who can eat can taste the good inside.

[Bullfrog] If you think the pork is too old, the beef and mutton are too smelly, and the chicken is tired of eating, then you must come to Xiaozhou and try the bullfrog. The meat is tender and smooth, but not greasy, and the weight is so large that people can't stop at all. When you are in the bottom of the pot, the taste will not be strong. It is very delicious and doesn't occupy your stomach. My friends and I have a very happy time eating it.

[Fruits, vegetarian dishes, snacks] This is the last step of eating fish in cold pot. When the pot is cold, we eat fish. After eating the fish, turn on the heat and turn into a hot pot made with fish soup. At this time, whether it is crisp oil wheat vegetables, refreshing bean sprouts or soft potatoes, it is excellent. There is nothing more perfect than eating fish, frogs, and green vegetables. Moreover, the fruits, vegetarian dishes, and snacks here are all added for free until you feel good.

In short, if you eat fresh frogs and fresh fish, you will go to boats and small fishing. This is the taste of Chengdu in my heart. We rarely feel the bitterness of the so-called poem "People come and go on the river, but I love the beauty of the perch" now, but I think fish are so beautiful, so naturally there is a reason for beauty. No, I haven't even set foot on the road back, but I've already begun to miss the delicious food here.

Location: No. 136 - 138 Qunxing Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu City

Per capita: 62 yuan

3. Wide and narrow alleys: Come here for a walk when you are tired

It is said that "you can't go to Sichuan when you are young, and you can't go to Sichuan when you are old." This sentence well illustrates the "Bashi" of life here in Chengdu. This place is so comfortable and comfortable that people can't bear to leave. It is a gentle town where people want to pass out when they are tired. If you want to ask what kind of place is worth visiting, I would recommend Kuanzhai Alley.

Kuanzhai Alley is located near Changshun Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. Two adjacent hutongs, Xingren Hutong and Taiping Hutong, belong to the red flag base. The entire alley consists of wide alleys, narrow alleys, and well alleys in parallel. It is said that you can spend your leisure in the wide alley, enjoy your food in the narrow alley, and soak in the well alley."When you come, you can take a bus and get off at" Jinhe Road "or" Changshun Shangjie Station ". You can also take Metro Line 4 directly to get off at" Kuanzhai Alley ". The vicissitudes of the century left over from the last century are all in Kuanzhai Alley.

Kailu and Jiuyi Hall in Kuanalley all vividly display the literature and art of Kuanalley. The horse tying stone on the old wall at Gate 32 of the narrow alley was also the residence of the families of the children of the Eight Banners of Manchu and Mongolia hundreds of years ago. It is an extension of the petty bourgeoisie atmosphere of literature and art. A 400-meter-long east-west sculptural wall in the Jingalley is made of brick and stone with historical sections. It shows the atmosphere of Chengdu's fireworks.

The bustle and literature and art in the narrow alleys are all a display of the style of old Chengdu. The bluestone is paved into a ten-mile road, the trees are green on the roadside, and the wooden window frames are elegant and exquisite. This is the grace of Chengdu. There is also the bustling crowd, which is the fireworks of Chengdu. There are many interesting things like this in Kuanzhai Alley, all of which can make you feel the style of Chengdu

4. Jinli: A dreamlike world

Land of abundance, giant pandas, delicious food, slow pace. When searching Chengdu online, the above series of words will pop up. This city is full of fireworks, but when you walk to Jinli, you will realize that no matter how noisy the world is, it is still literary and artistic., not disturbed by any outside world.

Nowadays, many cities in China basically have a folk street. Whether it is the folk customs of that city or not, local people like to copy them correctly. However, what they encounter in Chengdu are real Sichuan folk customs, teahouses, and inns. The stage may inadvertently feel like traveling through Sichuan thousands of years ago.

"Jinli" was originally an ancient street in Chengdu mainly for darning and selling brocade during the Qin, Han and Three Kingdoms periods. Zhuge Liang said,"The only way to defeat the enemy is to rely on Jin ears." The half-kilometer-long Jinli covers a total area of 30000 square meters and integrates tourism, shopping, leisure and entertainment. Walking around, we found many good places. There is a stage under the banyan tree, and the lanterns are still red and dazzling. When someone sings on it,"This song should only be in the sky. You can hear it several times in the world." On the stage, there are many characters, and below the stage, there are vast crowds of people. The people on the stage are acting out the stories in the script. Do the people off the stage have their own scripts?

The old man I met in Jinli was probably a real Chengdu native. He was smoking leisurely with a tobacco pole in his hand. Jinli, who was coming and going, had nothing to do with him. The optimism and humor of Chengdu people have long been heard of. Some tourists in Chengdu were hit by an earthquake and a storm on the night. They were still standing on the street shivering in the early morning. The boy next to him was still chatting on the phone: "Oh my God, the whole package for the earthquake!" Looking at the expression of the smoking old man, people know that there are no worries or disputes here. Life has forced people to move forward, so why bother yourself?

A century-old wooden door and a thousand-year-old stone road. Walking in the hometown of Jinguan, I finally made my heart peaceful. If possible, I would also hope that you would come with me to Jinli and experience the most delicious old Chengdu.

5. Taikoo Li: A gathering place for young fashion

Every city has a place where the most fashionable young men and women gather in the area. This place is called "Liberation Monument" in Chongqing,"Nanjing Road" in Shanghai,"Sanlitun" in Beijing,"Jianghan Road" in Wuhan, and "Tai Gu Li" in Chengdu.

When I first arrived in Taikoi, I was impressed by his youthful atmosphere. This fashionable check-in place that is completely integrated with the city has influenced Chengdu's latest fashion trends, culture, and consumption trends. The oceanic Taikoo Li, which covers a total area of 70,800 square meters, is very worth checking in.

There are all kinds of luxury brands, and occasionally you can see very cute things that make people laugh. Small objects that girls like very much. The car selling sweets seems to be driven out of a fairy tale, making people feel particularly warm late at night. The car filled with brownie bears and rabbits feels cute as if it was downloaded from a girl magazine. There are also all kinds of fashion brand The shop where people gather makes people feel that I am the most fashionable in the world!

These are just a corner of the phoenix hair in Taikoo Li. This commercial core area adjacent to Chengdu's thousand-year-old temple Daci Temple is known as the latest fashion pulse of the city. It is an open neighborhood, a fusion of cultures, and a shared space. If you love trends, come here to check in. If you like the most fashionable and fashionable street photography, remember to come here!

Postscript:

Regarding Chengdu, I would like to say, bring those you love and hate there. Those you love will feel the warmth of the world, and those you hate will no longer hate if you walk around the world. Chengdu people love to eat and play, and are naturally optimistic. Chengdu is destined to be a city with a strong atmosphere of fireworks. Here, you can relax and find your truest self.