The first strange thing is that eggs are sold on skewers with straw: In order to make it easier for buyers to carry the purchased eggs without being damaged, local people weave bamboo strips or wheat straw against the eggshells. Separate them into a bunch of ten, which can be hung on the wall. You can grab a few when you want to eat.

The second weird thing is to take off a bamboo hat and use it as a pot lid: There are many bamboo forests in Yunnan, so many utensils are made of bamboo. The pot lid is similar to the bamboo hat in the mainland, but the top is slightly smaller and easier to grasp. Take it and use it as a pot cover, which is breathable and warm, and the cooked rice will be more fragrant.

The third strange thing, three mosquitoes on a plate: The weather in many areas of Yunnan is relatively hot, and mosquitoes and flies are incessant all year round. Especially the mosquitoes in the fields and livestock pens are relatively large, so it is an exaggeration to say that the three mosquitoes are a dish. Only mosquitoes eat a plate of food.

The fourth strange thing is that the fire pipe can be used as a hookah: the pipe used by the locals to smoke is very similar to the fire pipe in the mainland, except that the fire pipe blows outward, while it sucks in, and the smoke is filtered by water. It can reduce the concentration of tar and make the taste cooler and more mellow.

The fifth strange thing, tsampa is called bait: the rice produced in Yunnan is very fragrant and glutinous. After the rice is steamed and pounded, it is kneaded into a long semi-finished product, which can be fried, boiled, When eaten steamed, the color is as white as snow, like white rice cakes made in the mainland, and is called bait cakes locally.

The sixth strange thing is to fall in love with a baby on your back: The local ethnic minorities are looking forward to a prosperous population. The daughter-in-law will return home a few days after the wedding. After she has the baby, she will go back to her husband's house to reunite with her husband and start the real life. of falling in love.

The seventh strange thing is to wear the same clothes in all seasons: The climate in Yunnan is changeable. Summer is not hot and winter is not cold. The temperature difference between day and night is large. It can be said to be a transient change of hot and cold. On the street, the four seasons Clothing can be seen everywhere, long, short, thick, thin, bright and colorful.

The eighth monster, grasshoppers, can be used as snacks: People in many areas of Yunnan have the hobby of eating insects, turning pests into delicacies and insects into delicacies. Therefore, grasshoppers, locusts, etc. are all eaten because of oil. After frying, it becomes crispy and fragrant, making it a delicious snack.

The ninth weird thing is that girls are called old ladies: in some areas of Yunnan, there is no distinction between the accent and the lady. Calling a girl actually refers to a girl and a lady, and calling a girl and a lady an old lady. So if you ask the girl, she will say Old lady, called old lady is also what mainlanders call aunt. The Naxi people in Lijiang are headed by old ladies. They are responsible for taking care of the housework and are particularly hard-working, so they are respected by everyone.

The tenth strange thing is that monks can fall in love: Yunnan borders several Southeast Asian countries that believe in Buddhism, and men from these Buddhist countries go to temples to become monks just like going to school or serving in the military in the mainland. You can return to secular life, get married and have children. Under its influence, border residents also wear monk clothes and fall in love.

The eleventh strange thing, the old lady climbs the mountain faster than the monkey: Yunnan has many high mountains and deep valleys. The local women have been extremely hardworking since childhood. They are accustomed to climbing mountains and ridges, farming and cutting firewood, so they have developed a strong body. With their weak bodies and strong feet, people in their 70s and 80s often feel as if they are walking on flat ground when climbing mountains.

The twelfth strange thing is to patch the back of new shoes: ethnic minority women use cloth to make shoe drags on the back of embroidered shoes, which are carefully decorated with embroidery. It is both beautiful and has practical value in keeping away dust and mud.

The 13th strange thing is that cars are faster than trains: Due to the numerous mountains and valleys, the railways in Yunnan have very steep slopes and many curves, which makes the trains extremely slow and creates a problem where the trains are not as fast as trains. Unique landscape of fast cars.

The fourteenth strange thing is that the toes are always outside: Yunnan is full of high mountains and ridges, making it inconvenient to walk. If you climb mountains and run a lot, your feet will sweat more, so they made shallow-cut shoes that expose the Toes can feel cooler.

The fifteenth strange thing: all the dolls are taken care of by men: it has become a fashion for men here to love their wives and children, and "model husbands and excellent fathers" can be found everywhere on the streets.

The 16th strange thing, peanuts and broad beans are sold in piles: In the old days, the folk customs in Yunnan Province were pure and kind. They liked to barter and were ashamed of commodity transactions. Therefore, peanuts and broad beans and other items were sold in piles, which made people's hearts feel like Called general.

The 17th strange thing, it rains here and dries there: This sentence is used to describe Yunnan’s special geographical location and the changeable climate with different weather conditions. There will be different weather conditions just ten miles apart, and the same mountain has sunny days on one side and pouring rain on the other. The cold air from the east is blocked by the Wumeng Mountain between Yunnan and Guizhou, making it difficult for the front to enter Yunnan, making Yunnan "like spring all year round."

The 18th monster, four bamboo rats and one sack: There are many bamboo forests in the mountainous area, with lush bamboo shoots. Rats that eat bamboo shoots are mostly plump and their shape is very different from that of house rats. Treating guests with such delicacies is better than chickens and geese.

Extended information

Yunnan snacks and specialties:

Qujing flavor: Xuanwei ham, Shilin smoke, chive flowers, Xuanwei ham, Zhanyi Gong's Spicy chicken, Fuyuan apples, Fuyuan sauerkraut, casserole rice noodles, bridge rice noodles

Yuxi: Yuxi cigarettes

Lijiang: ?Baba, jelly (suitable for the elderly)

Dehong: Bamboo tube rice

Lincang: Mango, lychee

Tengchong: Baisi, Dajiujia, Tengchong preserved fruit, Dajiujia, rice balls, roll noodles, thin bean powder, Fire-roasted pork mixed with rice noodles, sour pickles, Qinglong Cross-sea soup, pot dishes

Cold snacks: Kedi Lao, foreign milk fruit, green plums, dregs

Dessert: sticky dates cake, songhua cake