1. Urumqi

As the capital city of Xinjiang, Urumqi has many unique cuisines. Roasted mutton, Lamian Noodles, roasted chicken wings, roasted buns and saute spicy chicken are all local specialties. However, compared with other regions, it is lacking in taste and quality, and sometimes it is rough.

On the one hand, the limited natural environment in Xinjiang, coupled with the cultural differences between Han and Uygur, leads to the lack of characteristics of Urumqi cuisine. Because Uighurs are the main ethnic groups in Xinjiang, and the proportion of Tujia, Miao and other ethnic minorities is very small. On the other hand, the quality of many ingredients and seasonings is also troublesome. For example, the quality of air and water may adversely affect the taste of food.

Although the food in Urumqi is not as good as that in other cities, it can't prevent the prosperity of tourism. After all, there are many famous scenic spots, such as Tianchang and National Geopark. Urumqi may not give you the best taste in food, but the city is still worth visiting.

2. Haikou

As the capital city of Hainan Province, Haikou has a unique geographical location and a beautiful environment. However, due to the imperfect development of Hainan cuisine, it is difficult to find satisfactory food except coconut and seafood. In local restaurants and hotels, expensive and poor quality dishes are often found.

One of the reasons is that the local catering industry lacks innovation in local dishes, and there are not enough chefs and hotels to promote local cuisine. In addition, some cooking practices also lack novelty. At the same time, the standardization of hot food such as hot pot and skewers in Haikou is high, which makes their tastes monotonous and easy for customers to get bored.

Nevertheless, Haikou, as a warm and comfortable coastal city, still has many tourists coming here to find leisure and entertainment, because it is rich in natural resources and cultural heritage. If you want to taste better food and experience better service, tourists can take a trip outside Haikou.

3. Lhasa

Lhasa is the capital of Xizang Autonomous Region, located in a plateau city above 3811 meters above sea level. Due to the remote geographical location of Tibetan areas, the development of catering industry lags behind, and due to climate and other factors, the choice of dishes is relatively monotonous.

The main specialties in Lhasa include traditional cuisines such as Ciba, Tibetan tea and sausage. These foods have a unique taste, which allows you to taste the local flavor, but the quantity is limited and the price is high. In addition, people have a bad appetite because of the thin oxygen in Tibetan areas. Many local cuisines use less pepper and oil, which makes the taste relatively light.

However, despite the limited choice of food, Lhasa is rich in cultural heritage and natural landscape. Here you can visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Namco and other famous scenic spots. In addition, you can also taste Tibetan music, dance and special handicrafts, and feel the unique local cultural atmosphere. Therefore, tourists come to Lhasa not only to taste delicious food, but also to explore more scenic spots and cultures.

4. Shenyang

Shenyang is the capital city of Liaoning province, and there are many local delicacies such as Guo kui, Guo Bao rou, 3,111 steaks and so on, which are all loved by people. However, as it was once the political center of Manchu in history, Shenyang cuisine was also influenced by Manchu traditional food. As a result, the food in Shenyang is similar to that in other areas, and the number of foods that truly represent local characteristics is relatively small.

In addition, Shenyang's food is steady and lacks innovation, which is not suitable for young people's tastes. The degree of standardization of restaurants is not high, and there are often problems such as poor material selection and uneven quality of dishes. Therefore, these reasons make Shenyang's catering industry relatively backward.

However, Shenyang has many historical and cultural attractions, such as the Palace Museum, Flying Swallows on Horse, Zhongjie Street and other famous attractions. At the same time, with reasonable urban planning and pleasant environment, it is a city worth visiting. Although there are some problems in food, you can still experience the charm of this city in other ways.

5. Chongqing

Chongqing is a famous food city, and its special dishes such as hot pot, chuanchuanxiang, spicy chicken and small noodles are deeply loved by people. However, there are also some defects in the field of food in Chongqing.

First of all, Chongqing's cuisine focuses on the use of spicy ingredients, which may lead to the single taste of food and make people picky. Secondly, some food shops aim at catering to tourists' tastes, which makes the product quality and service level decline. Finally, the quality problem of Chongqing hot pot soup base has also become a widespread problem, so the instability and consistency of quality here also need attention.

Although there are some defects in the field of food in Chongqing, it has not prevented it from becoming a famous tourist destination. There are famous scenic spots such as Hongyadong, Jie Fangbei and Nanshan, as well as spectacular natural scenery such as Wulong Tiankeng and Wushan Little Three Gorges. Both scenery and culture make the city an important attraction worth visiting.

In short, each city has its own unique charm, even if there are some problems in food, it is still worth exploring and traveling. So if you are planning a trip, you should consider not only the food, but also the scenic spots, culture and other factors when choosing a travel destination. At the same time, when experiencing local cuisine, we should also pay attention to choosing authentic restaurants and paying attention to food safety issues.

Of course, everyone has different tastes, and the above comments only represent one view. If you have different views on the above cities, you can try it yourself and discover more delicious food and cultural charm. In any case, the ultimate goal of tourism is to broaden your horizons, feel the cultural atmosphere and enjoy the fun of the journey.