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Check in at Chongqing's Special Food Street | Get a taste of the historic Ciqikou

Get a taste of the historic Ciqikou. Ciqikou in Chongqing is an ancient town filled with historical culture and special delicacies, especially the food, which is really too numerous to count! 🚇 Travel: Subway: Take Line 1 to Ciqikou Station, exit from Exit 1, and walk about 500 meters to reach the main entrance of Ciqikou Ancient Town. Grilled Rice Cake on Stone Slab: A specialty of Jiangjin area, handmade rice cakes are grilled on a hot stone slab, with soybean flour added, giving a soft, glutinous, and sweet taste. Sugar Painting: A food full of childhood memories, push the turntable on the right with your hand, select the shape of the sugar painting, and the craftsman will immediately scoop up a spoonful of sugar and make it in a few moments. You can pay to specify one, such as a Peppa Pig sugar painting, which is super cute. Spicy Skewers: The hottest snack on the streets of Chongqing, cheap in price, great in taste, spicy and fragrant, leaving a lasting impression. Chen Mahua: One of the most famous delicacies in Ciqikou, several stores are opened along one street, each with long queues in front. Although locals can't tell which one is the authentic, it doesn't matter, as long as it's delicious. Each Chen Mahua store offers tastings, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste. Dragon Beard Crisp: A folk snack with over 2000 years of history, the main ingredient is maltose, which is repeatedly pulled into strands and then bunched together, offering a rich, crispy, and delicious taste. Stirred Sugar: An indispensable delicacy of Chongqing people's childhood, holding a small wooden stick in each hand, licking and stirring, the color of the sugar becomes darker and darker, very interesting. In addition to some snacks, restaurant delicacies such as Mao Blood Curd and Ancient Town Chicken Giblets are also worth checking in. tips: During holidays, Ciqikou Ancient Town may be crowded, so it is recommended to plan your trip in advance to avoid peak times.
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Posted: May 15, 2024
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