Some famous Guilin specialties:
Guilin Rice Noodles (Mifen)
Guilin rice noodles are dressed in gravy ate with fried peanuts or soybeans, finely chopped spring onions, and thin slices meats, among which horse meat is most traditionally used. You will find an infinite variety of Guilin rice noodles which has been the local breakfast staple since the Qing dynasty (1644 – 1911 AD) and is renowned for its delicate taste. Legend has it that when Qing troops entered this region, many soldiers suffered from diarrhea because their stomachs did not agree with the local food, a creative cook thus invented the Guilin rice noodles and saved the army.
Guilin rice noodles are dressed in gravy ate with fried peanuts or soybeans, finely chopped spring onions, and thin slices meats, among which horse meat is most traditionally used. You will find an infinite variety of Guilin rice noodles which has been the local breakfast staple since the Qing dynasty (1644 – 1911 AD) and is renowned for its delicate taste. Legend has it that when Qing troops entered this region, many soldiers suffered from diarrhea because their stomachs did not agree with the local food, a creative cook thus invented the Guilin rice noodles and saved the army.
Yangshuo Beer Fish (Yangshuo Pijiu yu)
Beer fish is fish cooked in beer, which is the most famous Yangshuo dish. Using fresh unpolluted fish captured from the Li river cooked in beer with some local vegetables, the dish is a must try for all visitors of Yangshuo.
Beer fish is fish cooked in beer, which is the most famous Yangshuo dish. Using fresh unpolluted fish captured from the Li river cooked in beer with some local vegetables, the dish is a must try for all visitors of Yangshuo.
Oil-tea (You Cha)
Oil-tea is stir fried tea leaves boiled in spiced vegetable and herb soup, ate with local snacks and pickles. The oil-tea smells herbal fragrant, and is tasty with mild bitter.
The most famous Oil-tea in the region is from the Gongcheng County close to the city of Guilin. People in Guilin region, particularly in the countryside have the habit of drinking oil-tea. A healthy dish with interesting taste.
Oil-tea is stir fried tea leaves boiled in spiced vegetable and herb soup, ate with local snacks and pickles. The oil-tea smells herbal fragrant, and is tasty with mild bitter.
The most famous Oil-tea in the region is from the Gongcheng County close to the city of Guilin. People in Guilin region, particularly in the countryside have the habit of drinking oil-tea. A healthy dish with interesting taste.
