Jinhua is a city with a history of more than 2,200 years. It is named Jinhua because it is "located where Venus and Wu Nu star compete for beauty", referred to as Jin, and was called Wuzhou in ancient times. It is a national historical and cultural city, China One of the top ten livable cities.

Jinhua is an ancient city with splendid history and culture, as well as a tourist destination with beautiful mountains and clear waters. When traveling to Jinhua, I highly recommend the following delicacies.

1. Highly recommended: Jinhua ham

Jinhua ham has bright color, distinct red and white, lean meat is salty and sweet, fat meat is fragrant but not greasy, delicious and rich in content of protein and fat, a variety of vitamins and minerals. It is produced through winter and summer, and after fermentation and decomposition, the nutrients are easier to be absorbed by the human body. It has the functions of nourishing the stomach and promoting body fluid, replenishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, strengthening the bone marrow, strengthening the feet, and healing wounds. Its skin is thin, its claws are thin, its skin is yellow and bright, its shape is like a pipa, its flesh is ruddy, and its aroma is rich. It is famous for its "four unique features" of color, fragrance, taste and shape.

2. Highly recommended: Jinhua Crispy Cake

Jinhua Crispy Cake is said to have been created by Cheng Yao Jinwei, a general of the Tang Dynasty, who made a living by selling it. Cheng is still regarded as the founder of this industry. The shortbread is golden in color, crispy and delicious. It is a traditional snack in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, and is also a famous traditional specialty as a gift to relatives and friends. The filling is mainly made of dried vegetables, so it is also called dried vegetable shortbread.

3. Highly recommended: Yongkang meat and wheat cakes

Yongkang meat and wheat cakes are also called Yongkang meat cakes and are called Yongkang fruit cakes in other provinces. It is a traditional snack in Yongkang City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. Yongkang farmers have a tradition of making meat and wheat cakes as a side dish during the harvest season. "Yongkang meat and wheat cake" is thick and rough, which is quite different from the noodles commonly seen in snack bars. The filling is thicker and the skin is tougher. You can feel the difference when you bite it: the fresh juice in the Yongkang meat cake is smooth and smooth. It flows out, and the aroma of dried vegetables and meat comes out.

There are generally two types of Yongkang meat and wheat cakes. One is a thin pancake (also called a triangular pancake), which is flat and large in area. It is stuffed with pork and prunes and vegetables, and the whole pancake is cut into several triangular pancakes for sale. The other type is thick cake, which is thicker and small in area. The fillings include shredded potatoes, tofu and pickles (pickled mustard mustard), cowpeas, sweet potato flour vermicelli, shredded lotus root, etc.

Yongkang meat and wheat cakes are famous for their simple preparation, exquisite ingredients, exquisite workmanship, low price, good quality and unique flavor. Because of its low price, good quality and economical value, it is very popular among people. Anyone who has been to Yongkang will inevitably try a few.

4. Highly recommended: Tofu skin buns

Tofu skin buns are a special dish in Chi'an Town, Yiwu. It is a dish that every household will make during the holidays. Because Chi'an is rich in tofu skin, there are also such unique dishes.

Tofu skin is made by cutting a piece of tofu skin into 4-5 pieces. Then mix the blanched vegetables/radish, etc. with tofu and seasonings, wrap them in sheets of tofu skin, and roll them into long strips. Then put it in oil and fry until golden brown and serve. A special dish suitable for all ages. Every household can make it, and it is a dish that clever women must make during the Qingming Festival and Winter Solstice. It can be made into a bell. First make it into a long strip, then cut it into small pieces and fry it in oil until golden brown. Loved by everyone.

5. Highly recommended: Lanxi Beef Noodles

Lanxi people love to eat noodles, so Lanxi has this unique delicacy - Lanxi Beef Noodles. Compared with other well-known bowls Beef noodles, Lanxi beef noodles are cooked in a bowl, full of wok flavor. Saute the base ingredients vigorously, add soup, seasoning, and add noodles, all in one go. Eat it while it's hot, and you can drink a big bowl of soup. Actor Deng Chao once shouted from the air during the "Galaxy Tutorial" road show: "I want to have another bowl of Lanxi beef noodles", which shows the unique charm of Lanxi beef noodles. I recommend several old restaurants: Qingshijing Beef Noodles, Qikai Beef Noodles, Tu Lao Mao Noodle House, and Ziji Original Beef Noodles. These are all old restaurants and are particularly delicious.

There are many other delicacies in Jinhua, such as young eggs, honey-glazed fire recipe, chicken dumplings, etc. I hope my recommendations will be helpful for you to enjoy Jinhua delicacies.