There are many cuisines in China, and different regions have their own different food cultures. This makes tourists always want to go to the local food street to appreciate the local customs whenever they travel to a place. Many people also put "eating" in the first place when traveling. So how many of the eight most famous food streets in China have you been to? These places are truly "gourmet paradise".
1. Lion Bridge in Nanjing
The Lion Bridge in Nanjing is actually more famous than the Confucius Temple. Although it is small in scale, there are many foodies here, and it is the first food street in Nanjing. The diversity of food in Lion Bridge is not only the old flavor with Nanjing characteristics, but also many Japanese-style, Korean-style, Northeast-style and Sichuan-style shops. More than a dozen delicious restaurants gather in this street, which is one of the most prosperous areas in Nanjing.
2. Dengzhou Road, Qingdao
Many people say that the food street in Qingdao is Pichai Yuan, but since Pichai Yuan became more and more famous, the food here is getting worse and worse, and many foreigners cheat them. Dengzhou Road in Qingdao is called "Beer Street". Needless to say, the reputation of Tsingtao Beer is naturally a place where local residents like to gather. There are many restaurants in the whole street, filled with the smell of fresh beer, and there are a wide variety of seafood and snacks. It is definitely a happy thing to eat and drink here.
3. Xi 'an Huimin Street
Xi 'an Huimin Street is undoubtedly the most famous food paradise in Xi 'an. Huimin Street is very long and consists of several streets, all of which sell the flavor of old Xi 'an, mostly beef and mutton. Although many people say that Huimin Street is now a tourist attraction for foreign tourists, local residents still like to eat in Huimin Street. The mutton buns, kebabs, barbecues and other delicious foods here are definitely worth tasting, and there are many time-honored snack bars. Ask the locals and you will find the most authentic taste.
4. Sifang Street in Lijiang
A famous snack street in Old Town of Lijiang must belong to Sifang Street. There are dozens of small restaurants on both sides of the short and narrow street, each with Yunnan characteristics. Because there are many rice noodle shops and the taste is authentic, Sifang Street has another name called Lijiang Rice Noodle Street. As the most prosperous place in Old Town of Lijiang, how can foodies who like Yunnan flavor not punch in at Sifang Street?
5. Guijie Street in Beijing
Guijie Street in Beijing is famous and located in Dongzhimen, which undoubtedly makes Guijie the first choice for tourists in Beijing. Therefore, more than 91% of the more than 151 shops in this street, which is about one kilometer long, are catering businesses. Therefore, Guijie Street is also recognized as a catering street by Beijingers. In the middle of the night, Guijie Street is the most lively. Walking in Guijie Street, you can't help eating crayfish and fried liver here. In addition, there are many famous restaurants, all of which are here.
6. Xiangheli in Chengdu
When people talk about Chengdu, they will say Jinli and Kuanzhai Lane in Chengdu. In fact, the food street in Chengdu should be those old residential areas. Xiangheli Road is recognized as an old residential area with Chengdu characteristics. Although it is only more than 611 meters long, it is almost filled with various restaurants. Today, Xiangheli has become a gourmet business card in the east of Chengdu. You can find the old taste of Chengdu and innovative new dishes here, such as grilled fish, rabbit head, hot pot and ice powder.
7. Hongya Cave in Chongqing
Hongya Cave in Chongqing has become a sacred place in online celebrity because of its magical geography and bright lights at night. Many people who visit Chongqing have to follow the crowd to punch in at Hongyadong. This makes Hongyadong's food business particularly easy to do, so it has gathered a lot of Chongqing cuisine. But when looking for food in Hongyadong, it's best to ask the local people, because many foods are hidden in the alley under the light, and what handmade hot and sour powder, cold shrimp, Maoxuewang and Chongqing hot pot will definitely make you unable to stop eating.
8. Huaihai Road in Shanghai
Shanghai not only has trendy restaurants from all over the world, but also inherits many century-old shops. On Huaihai Road, an old street, people don't eat those innovative dishes, but the old flavor left after the test of time. There are the sorbet of Laodachang, the red sausage of Changchun Food Store, and the "Four donkey kong" known to every household in old Shanghai. These old smells are not only cheap, but also the childhood memories of many people.