Zitong County belongs to Mianyang City, Sichuan Province.

Zitong County, located in the northeast of Mianyang City, belongs to Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, and has the reputation of "a land where all grains are suitable and forests and silkworms are abundant". Zitong, named after "Zilin in the east and Tongshui in the west", is known as a bright pearl on the ancient Shu Road, with Jianmen natural barrier in the northwest and Tianfu splendid scenery in the southwest.

Zitong has a long history and profound connotation. The land of victory is Heng Chang. Zitong Wenchang culture is profound, "Confucius in the North and Wenchang in the South", and Qiqushan Temple is known as the ancestral home of Wenchang, which is the birthplace of Chinese Wenchang culture. It has a history of more than 2,311 years since the establishment of the county by King Zhao Xiang of Qin in 285 BC. In this land, Wenchang culture, red culture, Han and Tang culture, Three Kingdoms culture, folk culture, Chinese medicine culture and food culture are colorful.

Introduction to Zitong County's Special Cuisine

1. Zitong Crispy Cake

Zitong Crispy Cake, also known as "Thin Crispy" or "Tribute Cake", is regarded as the first of the "three unique" local traditional snacks in Zitong. The shape of Zitong Crispy Cake is full moon, light yellow, crisp and delicate in texture, with a long aftertaste, elegant and quiet.

2. Zitong Tablet Powder

Zitong Tablet Powder originated in the Tang Dynasty, and it is known as a unique local flavor food. It is a treasure of Mianyang Zitong local flavor and was once the royal meal in the court.

3. Zitong inlaid bowls

Zitong inlaid bowls, as a local specialty dish, will definitely appear when entertaining distinguished guests. The materials used for setting bowls are usually fixed, including eggs, bean flour, tofu and meat stuffing. The bottom materials include fungus, yellow flowers, bean skin, crispy meat and seasonal vegetables. In the production process, the egg white and yolk will be steamed separately, showing bright yellow and white colors, beautiful in shape and moist and delicious in taste.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zitong County