If a city attracts you and wants to visit it again and again, what is the reason? For me, it's probably because of the taste.

Our trip started in the ancient city of Dali. We passed by Shuhe River, went to Shuanglang, drove around the Erhai Lake to the ancient city of Dali, and finally returned to Lijiang from the ancient city of Dali.

Lijiang ancient city

The inn was illuminated by the gentle sunlight in the early morning, and people began to come and go in the alleys of the ancient city. Local villagers began to prepare to welcome the tourists for the whole day. From time to time, they saw locals walking on the road with their dogs. The dogs illuminated by the rising sun looked particularly energetic.

Today's food journey begins with a bowl of Naxi rice noodles. The romantic legend of crossing the bridge rice noodles has evolved into the most simple and hunger-resistant bowl here: the thick soup base, the sour and spicy taste, and the well-defined rice noodles make people pay attention from the moment they pick up the chopsticks. Attracting to the taste. However, does rice noodles with fried dough sticks take into account the special needs of a northerner like me?

Shuhe ancient town

After breakfast, I followed Xueshan Road, saw Yulong Snow Mountain, and drove all the way to Shuhe.

Shuhe Ancient Town is known as the Hometown of Qingquan. This area was the earliest settlement of the Naxi ancestors and the birthplace of Mu's Tusi. Shuhe Ancient Town is located at the core of all scenic spots in Lijiang. It is a living specimen of the transition of Naxi ancestors from agricultural civilization to commercial civilization. It is an important market town well preserved on the ancient tea-horse road. It is also a key point for visiting the ancient city of Lijiang, Yulong Snow Mountain, Lugu Lake, and the Yangtze River. The hub of the First Bay and the Three Parallel Rivers Scenic Area.

This is an ancient town that is more ecological than Dayan. Everything from the building materials of the houses to the layout of the streets is still the same.

In just four words, Li Ri and Spring Breeze wrote us the most suitable season and weather for travel. During this half day in Shuhe Ancient Town, it seemed that everything was commenting on this word: winding alleys and wind eroded by time The walls are matched with fresh flowers and fruits with full shapes, bright colors and fragrant smells.

Various snacks in Shuhe Ancient Town

Under the leadership of a friend, I walked into a restaurant in the ancient town. The environment was particularly good. There was a stream at the door and a lot of blooming flowers. The service was excellent. The young man and the young woman who warmly greeted us but kept working for a while. They all seemed to be relatives in my hometown when I was a child. Naxi grilled fish is fried fragrant and tender. It doesn't want fancy but it must be real. Small pot rice is super fragrant and delicious. Baked bean curd is a delicious food on the tip of China. It is delicious!

Dali

As soon as I was full, I was already thinking about the delicious food for the next stop. The first thing before setting off was to play the song "Go to Dali" in the car, open the window to let the most comfortable spring breeze blow in, and it seemed that you could feel the breath of Erhai Lake in the wind. Passing through the double corridors and passing through Yuji Island, I saw Teacher Yang Liping's god-like Sun Palace and Xiao Putuo.

Shuanglang is one of my favorite places in the past. It faces the Erhai Lake and backs Cangshan Mountain. The boat by the water is its characteristic, and the green trees in the water are the most attractive place to me. But now, due to sewage treatment, I have not entered the Urban area, I can only look from afar. The peach trees on the roadside are still very small. I believe that when the peach trees grow tall in 5 years, they will be very beautiful when they bloom again.

Dali hot and sour carp is also a Dali specialty dish once mentioned on the tip of the tongue. Erhai fish is served with Erhai water, as well as local specialties such as sour papaya and plum sauce, giving a unique taste to the most popular carp.

The bigger challenge comes from wild vegetables, mint, which is no longer a small decoration on western points; houttuynia is not just a medicinal herb used when you are sick; the most amazing thing is that the newly born buds of pine trees in spring have become a delicious meal in the blink of an eye.

Following the chef into their kitchen, it was clean and tidy, with many strange ingredients and strange practices.

Milk fan is one of the most famous snacks in the local area. The Eight Monsters of Yunnan are selling milk into slices. That's what they talk about; the most authentic milk fan eaten here, the chef added some sweetness based on local practices, making the originally greasy milk fan suitable for all ages.

Snacks that are equally divided into meals can be another vast world. In addition to Yunnan people's unified hobby of eating fungi, eating insects is probably a more unacceptable hobby. At the instigation of a friend, I ate half a bunch and wanted to say that this is my limit.

Dali ancient city

If you are full of food and drink, you should warm your memories and walk into the ancient city to see if you can find some old memories.

The last time I came to the ancient city of Dali was three years ago. I didn't expect that you would still look the same when I came back.

Climbing Wuhua Tower to see Cangshan, I feel much taller than in previous years, but the most beautiful light of the sunset can still shine on every household in Dali.

There are also many small shops in the ancient city selling specialty handicrafts. Of course, there are also many snacks. You can eat until you are full along the main street. Snacks from north and south of the country seem to be seen here.

Lijiang ancient city

In the hazy night, I returned to the ancient town of Lijiang again.

When the lanterns are first turned on, the night is as cool as water. History emerges through the dark light and shadow. The customs and stories of the Naxi people for thousands of years will continue to be passed down; the bustling tourists from the original road will also spread out their own stories in the blurred night.

Lijiang's snack city is not big, but it is full of colors. Various tofu products cannot be named, but they are very attractive. I have photographed dozens of different snacks and posted some of them to express my feelings.

In Dayan Ancient Town at night, the most lively place is the bar, but I prefer to stroll around the town with the people. On the bluestone path of the ancient town, I leave the last sound of this short trip and pass by with other tourists. Looking at this colorful, bright and extremely lively ancient city.

The food journey is not over, a new itinerary is about to start