Wushan, the east gate of Chongqing, is a must-stop for visiting the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and an important town in the Three Gorges reservoir area of ??the Yangtze River. It has a long history, numerous monuments, rich resources and delicious food. So what must you eat when traveling to Wushan, Chongqing?
1. Jade jelly powder There is a famous snack in Wushan called "Jade jelly powder", which is green, refreshing, pleasant, smooth, delicious and hot. This dish can be eaten in many restaurants and is rated as a famous snack in China. This jelly is very strange. It is composed of shrub leaves and small yellow flowers called vitex. It has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, beautifying and relieving hangover, and can be used as medicine. Despite the cold weather, almost every table at Jichen Night Market ordered this famous Wushan snack. Location: Jichen Night Market Restaurant, No. 191 Jintan 1st Road, Wuxia Town. 2. Wushan Snow Jujube Wushan Snow Jujube actually looks like a jujube. Actually, it’s not a date, it’s a dessert. It is a famous pastry in Dachang Ancient Town. The white powder on the surface looks like frost and snow, and the inside looks like transparent snowflakes, hence the name Snow Date. It is also a century-old brand and was once selected as the banquet food of the Great Hall of the People. The most authentic brand is "Yue Laixing", which is made of glutinous rice, honey, etc. It is processed through more than 30 processes. The texture is tender and crispy and melts in your mouth. This is a necessary candy spot to entertain important guests in the county. Address: Wushan Yuelaixing Food Factory and major supermarkets. 3. There are many delicacies in Wushan Grilled Fish and Yangtze River Three Gorges. There are several types of grilled fish alone. Wanzhou’s grilled fish is famous, and Wushan’s grilled fish is not to be outdone. It is also a must-eat delicacy in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. There are private rooms on the top floor of Wushan Guojiu Grilled Bar (formerly known as Meeting Grilled Bar), and there are many tables in the open-air bar. The Yangtze River is on the right, and there are small houses with pointed thatched roofs, which have a unique flavor. This grilled fish restaurant is very famous in the main city, and many tourists come here to eat grilled fish. Shop owner Chen Wenqing said the grilled fish here is different from other shops, offering several flavors to choose from. They have a basic flavor that can be slightly altered if diners have special requests. When a grilled carp is served to the table, it will exude an alluring aroma. The fish lay in clear oil with no garnishes, just seasoning and a taste. The fish skin is crispy and slightly glutinous, and the fish meat is delicious. The side dishes are very distinctive, including crispy pork bones, chicken offal, quail eggs, leeks, etc. All of these are pre-seasoned. After the fish is done, put it in the baking pan. It is very delicious. You can try. Address: 12th floor (top floor) of Guo Bin Restaurant, Pinghu Road. 4. The fragrant buns and fresh meat sauce are so delicious that it takes a long time to taste them. The store has been selling from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., and tourists specially pack them to take back to the main city. In this case, the boss will steam the buns until they are half-cooked, bag them, and tourists can take them home and steam them again. Address: Near Jingtan 2nd Road. 5. Eating Tanbao noodles with braised vegetables is also a major feature of Wushan. Walking into Tan Bao Noodle House, a strong spicy and sour smell hits your nose. The store is less than 20 square meters and the decoration is very simple. There are several tables full of diners, and several people sit around, each with a bowl of noodles (hanging hands), and stewed vegetables, such as beef, lamb tripe, and pleurum. Address: No. 28, Guangdong Road. 6. Wushan Crispy Plum Wushan Crispy Plum is a specialty of Wushan County, Chongqing. Wushan Crispy Plum has light yellow flesh, dense texture, less fiber, juicy, crisp and tender, sweet and sour taste. Wushan Crispy Plum was awarded the title of "China's Famous Fruit". At the same time, as of 2013, the planting area of ??crisp plums in Wushan County reached 52,000 acres, with a total output of 42,500 tons, ranking first in the city. In May 2014, after evaluation by the China Fruit Circulation Association, Chongqing Wushan Pear was awarded the title of "China's Famous Fruit" as a Japanese tourist specialty, and its place of origin, Wushan County, was also awarded the title of "Hometown of China's Pear". Address: You can buy it on the street from March to April every year. 7. Zhang San Cake When you step into Wushan County, you will hear the cries of “bowl cakes, steamed cakes, and glutinous rice cakes”. This was originally a famous snack in the ancient city of Wushan, known as "Zhang San Cake". Especially during the Anti-Japanese War, patriots from all over the country gathered in Wushan, and Zhangsan cake was their favorite breakfast.
Today, Zhangsan cake has been passed down from generation to generation in Wushan and has a history of more than 2,000 years