Xizhou Ancient Town's local delicacies

• Xizhou baba: A local specialty similar to a leavened flatbread, made with flour and available in sweet and savory flavors. There are also more modern versions with a variety of fillings. The bread is baked over a charcoal fire, with a high heat on top and a low heat on the bottom. The dough is brushed with lard and baked, with more lard added during the process, until it is crispy and fragrant. • Roasted rushan: A Dali specialty and one of the "Eighteen Oddities of Yunnan," rushan is a thin sheet of cheese made from fresh milk with a low water content. It is white or yellow in color and shaped like a bamboo fan. It is usually fried or roasted, and is often sold by local women on the street. The rushan is roasted on a bamboo skewer and can be served with rose jam or other toppings. It is sweet and delicious. • Roasted erkuai: Made from high-quality rice, usually in the shape of a round cake. It is roasted over a charcoal fire until the inside is soft and the outside is crispy. It can be served with a variety of fillings and a local sauce. It has a unique flavor, similar to a wrap or a stuffed pancake. • Cold chicken rice noodles: A Yunnan snack made with cold rice noodles and cooked shredded chicken, served with a sauce made from walnut paste and starch, or with chili sauce, ginger vinegar sauce, minced garlic, and other condiments. It is topped with sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, kale, and chopped green onions. It is smooth and fragrant. • Ersis: Made from shredded erkuai, it is more flavorful than rice noodles. It can be boiled or fried. Boiled ersis can be served with a variety of ingredients and condiments, while fried ersis is similar to fried rice noodles or fried noodles. • Amaying pea jelly: A must-try in Xizhou, available in pure or mixed flavors. It is sweet, sour, and slightly spicy. It is only available in limited quantities each day, so you may miss out if you arrive late. • Xiangli pot rice noodles: Rice noodles cooked in a clay pot with a variety of ingredients, including meat, wood ear mushrooms, tomatoes, cabbage, and tofu skin. Each pot costs CNY 16 and is great value for money. • Shangala Freshly Pounded Hot Pot: Dozens of fresh ingredients are pounded on site. The restaurant prides itself on fresh ingredients and no pre-prepared food! The sour soup is even more delicious than Guizhou sour soup. The local beef and chicken are also fresh and juicy.