Youbu Ancient Town｜A Kingdom of Snacks with Morning Tea Everywhere

Youbu Ancient Town gathers the culinary essence of Quzhou and Jinhua. We arrived a little after 8 o'clock, and the parking lot was already full, with various tour groups bringing people over. Before entering the ancient town, it felt okay and not too crowded, but once we actually entered, it was overwhelming with people everywhere, creating a full-on banquet atmosphere. ✔ Rouchenzi Almost every household has it; it's a traditional Youbu delicacy. The egg is particularly tender, and the meat is very fresh and tender. In the past, when a daughter returned home after getting married, her family would make Rouchenzi for the son-in-law, with the amount of meat representing the level of approval for him. Both of our families tried it, and Wuchun's tasted better, while Qingfeng's was a bit salty. ✔ Jizigao This is also a famous local snack. Meat and chopped green onions are stuffed into a large pancake, then pan-fried with oil, and an egg is cracked into the pancake. Anything fried in oil smells particularly fragrant and tastes delicious to me. ✔ Tofu Tangyuan These are balls made of tofu, meat filling, and flour. The soup is very fresh, and the balls are tender and delicious. ✔ Scallion Flower Steamed Bun Scallions and meat are mixed and wrapped in an open white steamed bun. The bun is soft and glutinous, not bad. ✔ Meat Balls The meatballs are made of sweet potato flour, sticky and chewy, perfect for one bite. ✔ Qing Dynasty Wontons This is an intangible cultural heritage. The small wontons are tiny and require skill to wrap. The taste is just average, but you can try them if you have an empty stomach. Near the exit of the ancient town, there is a folk herbal medicine shop. The owner runs the shop himself and also diagnoses and prescribes medicine. Although he can't write some characters, he speaks knowledgeably about health issues after taking the pulse. Besides tourists, many locals also come for consultations. A week's worth of medicine costs over 300 yuan, with fixed prices. Travel Time: Zhuge Bagua Village to Youbu Ancient Town, about 20 minutes by car. The ancient town has a parking lot, but it's small. If you arrive late, just park wherever you find a spot along the road. We parked on the curb. Tickets: Free Dining: Youbu cuisine is said to have hundreds of varieties. If you're not in a hurry, take a leisurely stroll and eat slowly.