Lijiang Food Guide / This One is All You Need

Zha Zha Rice Noodles🍜 A viral food spot in Lijiang that lives up to the hype! The wooden decor immerses you instantly, making every dish feel like a ceremony. The broth is the soul here—thick enough to coat a spoon, with silky rice noodles soaking up all the umami. One bite and you’ll be closing your eyes in bliss. Be prepared to queue, though—go before 10 AM or after 3 PM to avoid a long wait! Naxi Princess Yak Milk Tea🥤 Forget ordinary milk tea—this yak milk tea is next-level! Pure, subtly sweet milk with a hint of tea fragrance. Perfect for recharging after exploring the ancient town. Iced version is even better—refreshing and endlessly satisfying! Apo Qing Cured Pork Rib Hotpot🍲 A hidden gem recommended by locals, tucked away in an alley but totally worth it! The cured ribs, made from local free-range pork, are savory with a satisfying chew. The broth gets richer as it simmers. Pair it with baby bok choy and potato slices—so delicious you’ll want to lick the bowl clean! Niu Tan Qing Yak Meat Skillet🥩 For just 50+ RMB per person, you’ll leave stuffed and happy! Tender, freshly sliced plateau yak meat, stir-fried with morel mushrooms in a spicy, fragrant sauce, served with minced meat omelet rice. Pro tip: Add a bowl of tangyuan fruit ice—spicy and icy, a mind-blowing combo! Lijiang Long Street Banquet🌈 Don’t miss this if you see it! Dozens of tables lined up like a dragon, sharing the "Eight Bowls" feast with Naxi grandmothers and sipping Sulima wine. The vibe is unbeatable! Baisha Book House📖 A photogenic afternoon tea spot where my friend made me take 100 pics! This bookstore is a renovated Naxi old house, with a second-floor terrace facing the snow-capped mountains. Sip Dianhong tea with pastries under the sunlight—every angle is wallpaper-worthy, breathtakingly beautiful.