First, Chuxiong has many alpine ingredients, the most famous of which is Mao Jian. Mao Jian is a kind of tea that grows at an altitude of more than 2500 meters above sea level, with its delicate stems and leaves, tender green color, and fragrant and sweet taste. In Chuxiong, many farmhouses offer tea-picking tours and Maojian tasting experiences, allowing you to experience the fun of tea-picking firsthand.
Secondly, one of the most famous specialties of Chuxiong is Lushui Cuisine. Lushui Cuisine is the traditional cuisine of Lushui area and one of the most well-known specialties of Chuxiong. Due to the relatively unique climatic conditions of Lushui, the dishes have a unique flavor, are fresh and spicy, and are rich in taste, making them very popular among Chuxiong locals and tourists alike.
Thirdly, Chuxiong is also famous for its dry-pot dishes. The dry pot dishes are taken from the traditional Sichuan cuisine, and after localization and improvement, the taste is more in line with the taste of local people. Dry-pot dishes are a very distinctive kind of stir-fry, which is made of all kinds of meat and vegetables, stir-fried with chili peppers, ginger, garlic and spices, etc. The taste is fresh, spicy and smooth, and it is one of the must-try dishes for many tourists when they come to Chuxiong.
Overall, Chuxiong's food is really a variety of flavors, and there is no lack of some food with local characteristics. If you come to Chuxiong, make sure you don't miss these delicious cuisines.