Food culture of traveling in Chengdu and Chongqing

‌Chengdu and Chongqing have their own unique food cultures, representing the essence of Sichuan cuisine and Chongqing cuisine respectively. ‌

Chengdu food culture
‌Chengdu's cuisine is known for its exquisiteness and richness. Representative foods include:

‌Sichuan cuisine‌: such as Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork, etc. These dishes have attracted a large number of diners with their spicy and fresh taste and rich cultural heritage. The spicy taste of Mapo Tofu is combined with the smoothness of tofu, while Kung Pao Chicken perfectly combines the freshness of chicken, the crispness of peanuts and the hotness of peppers. ‌Snacks‌: There are many kinds of snacks in Chengdu, such as Long Chao Shou, Zhong Dumplings, Dandan Noodles, etc. These snacks are not only delicious, but also contain a strong cultural heritage. Long Chao Shou's thin skin is wrapped with tender and juicy meat filling, while Zhong Dumplings perfectly combines sweet and spicy sauce with plump dumplings. ‌ ‌Chuanchuanxiang‌: In recent years, the Chengdu Chuanchuanxiang, which has become popular throughout the city, has won the love of the majority of diners with its affordable price and rich taste. Diners can choose their favorite ingredients, string them on bamboo sticks, and then put them into the boiling hot pot to boil. This self-service way of taking food increases the fun and interactivity of dining.
Chongqing Food Culture
Chongqing's food is known for its hot and bold flavor. Representative foods include:
Chongqing Hot Pot: Chongqing hot pot is known for its boiling red soup base and rich aroma of butter. Ingredients such as tripe, duck intestines, and yellow throat are rolled in the pot and dipped in a special oil dish. The taste is crispy, tender, smooth, spicy and fragrant.
Xiaomian: Chongqing Xiaomian is a favorite of locals. The chewy noodles are paired with spicy seasonings. It seems ordinary but makes people aftertaste endlessly.
Spicy Chicken: The chicken is fried crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is stir-fried with a large amount of dried chili and peppercorns. It has a strong spicy flavor and a fragrant aroma.
Travel Tips
When traveling in Chengdu and Chongqing, it is recommended to prepare a guide in advance, especially for food. The food prices in Chengdu are relatively affordable, and the prices on the snack street are also very affordable. You can taste delicious food for ten or fifteen yuan. Chongqing's food is famous for its hotness, which is suitable for diners who like to challenge spicy food. When traveling, bring your ID card, driver's license, student ID card and other documents, as well as sunscreen and common medicines, so that you can better enjoy the food and cultural journey.