I went to Leshan, Sichuan this time, actually for food. The most famous city in Chengdu, which is less than an hour away from the high-speed rail, is Leshan Giant Buddha, but Leshan cuisine is definitely the reason for you to go to Leshan.
If you are a foodie and go to Chengdu, you must go to Leshan once; If you go to Leshan, you must go to Suji ancient town once.
That night, I took a taxi to the ancient town of Suji. The locals like to read Su Qi. It is said that this is the birthplace of Leshan specialty food, beef and popcorn.
Suji ancient town has a long history, about 1400 years ago. Legend has it that a hermit named Su Mingji lived here, hence the name. It is said that Su Dongpo has been here.
However, this ancient town is actually not an ancient town. There is not much commercial development except two rows of shops along the river. The further you go, the more you can feel the original local life.
First, buy a Suji special braised goose recommended by a local friend. The braised goose in this second canteen is hidden in an alley, which is hard to find. It is said that you only sell so much a day, and you can't buy it if you go late.
After buying a special braised goose, I went across to eat a rice cake.
There are different colors of rice, corn and black rice. Pour a spoonful of thick brown sugar on it, which has the taste of childhood and is very nostalgic.
Strolling through the ancient town of Suji, time seems to stand still here.
The ancient town of Suji is actually very low-key because it is located between Leshan and Emei Mountain. For most tourists, after seeing the Leshan Giant Buddha, they will go directly to Emei Mountain, and few people come specifically for it.
The most representative of Suji ancient town is a stone bridge, which spans the Emei River and connects the two banks. This bridge, called Rugong Bridge, is the longest existing 17-hole Pingliang ancient bridge in Leshan.
In the evening, many local children play on the stone beach by the river. There is nothing I like more than walking in a hurry.
It's getting dark Looking at those intricate antennas, I wonder whose childhood memories this scene is.
The light is on, it's time to feed. Since we are in Leshan, which is the birthplace of jumping beef, we must eat jumping beef once.
Short beef is one of the first choice foods in Leshan, and it is also a national intangible cultural heritage of Leshan.
It's just that there are too many beef sticks in Leshan, and I really don't know how to choose. The famous ones are Lao Baqiao Beef, Feng Sanniang Bridge Beef, Feng Siniang Bridge Beef and Lao Yang Second Bridge Beef. ......
Finally, I chose the one that looked most pleasing to the eye: Gucheng Xiangqiaojiao Beef, which is regarded as an online celebrity shop in the ancient town. It is said that it has a history of one hundred years. This restaurant is beautifully decorated and antique.
Drink a bowl of soup before eating beef on stilts. Very fresh. It is said that you must step on your feet when eating beef. Do you know how high you should walk?
At first, the beef on stilts could only be regarded as the food of the lower class. The conditions of the restaurant were very simple, with only a square table and no stools for guests to sit on.
However, there is a crossbar under the table for guests to rest their feet. Therefore, this delicious dish is named "Tiptoe Beef" because the guests are sitting and eating on tiptoe.
Walking by the river after dinner, most of the people who live here are locals, which is very leisurely. Leshan, Sichuan, a city where three rivers meet, feels very good at first sight.