Yuanling is a county under the jurisdiction of Changde City, Hunan Province, located at the junction of Hunan and Hubei.

Local delicacies are rich and varied, here are a few delicacies that you must not miss.

The first is Lotus Bacon.

To make lotus bacon, you need to use lotus root juice, a specialty of Yuanling. Add the pork to the lotus root juice and marinate it, then seal it in lotus leaves and let it sit for three days, then take it out and dry it.

It tastes fresh, juicy and has a unique taste.

The second is Yuanling smoked bacon.

Fresh pork is selected and then marinated and smoked in the traditional way.

Salty and sweet, fragrant, with soft meat texture and a slightly salty-sweet taste in the mouth.

The third is hot and sour noodles.

Yuanling's hot and sour noodles are made with authentic Hunan cuisine and a unique method. They use simple ingredients and have a rich and delicious taste.

The powder is soft and tender, with moderate sourness and hotness. You can choose the side dishes, which is both satisfying and healthy.

In short, Yuanling’s food doesn’t stop there.

There are also grilled chicken, dried gourds, rattan powder, horse tofu and so on.

When you come to Yuanling, it would be a shame not to eat these delicacies.