Top 7 Zhangjiajie Delicacies
The scenery in Zhangjiajie is world heritage level. According to the rule that nice foods go along with nice scenery, in beautiful Zhangjiajie, visitors will always be well fed.
Sweet delicacies:
1. Tang You Baba (sweet fried small glutinous paste)
Sugar covered Tangyou Baba has a crunchy fried-sugar shell. The thick sugar pulling can make very long strings with each bite. Soft and white sticky rice is inside. Lips can be glued together briefly from time to time.
Characteristics： the crunchy shell and the soft inside is really a tasty treat.
Recommendation: Wawayu (Chinese giant salamander) Baozi (steamed stuffed buns) Stall
Address: Entrance of Yinxiang Niyan, near Baofeng Bridge, Tianzi Road, Wuling District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China
2. Pao Baba (Bubble glutinous paste)
The fluffy Pao Baba is really cute. It has the scent of rice flowers and it is a little sour when you take a bite. You will enjoy a rave party for your mouth.
Characteristics： Pao Baba melts quickly on your tongue and it has a long aftertaste.
Recommendation: Genli Shopping and Gourmet Street, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
Salty and spicy delicacies:
1. You Baba (Fried glutinous paste)
This fried paste has diced tofu, sliced pork, pepper and other ingredients as the filling. The crunchy You Baba is really tasty.
Characteristics： You Baba is chewy and tasty.
Recommendation: Genli Shopping and Gourmet Street, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
2. Caomao (Straw Hat) Noodle 
It is said that the chef who invented Caomao Noodle often wore a straw hat. Others believe that the dish is prepared for those who work in the fields and wear straw hats. The minced meat on the noodles is very thick. In Zhangjiajie, stalls selling this delicacy can be seen everywhere. The hand-made noodles and pigskin noodles are cooked with a little lard oil in clear water. People will learn the real taste of Caomao Noodle as soon as it is finished. Price: RMB 2.5 per helping
Characteristics： the spicy noodles are very tasty and smooth.
Recommendation:Uncle Bo's Straw Hat Noodle
Address: Near Fuzhengyi Sanxiaguo, Dayong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China (opposite Wuling Land Delicacies Restaurant)
3. Haozi Baba (sagebrush glutinous paste) 
The skin is made from Haozi and glutinous rice. Preserved pork is also filling. Haozi leaves are used to wrap the Baba.
Characteristics： the Chinese mugwort leaf aroma is released upon a bite of the soft and sticky paste.
Recommendation: Haozi Baba Stall
Address: Near 7 Days Inn, No. 116, Building 6, Better Life Mall, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
4. Fish (Houttuynia cordata) Mint Salad
Fish mint salad is one of the dishes favored by local people. It is sold by street stalls.
Characteristics：it is a little spicy and bitter, but it can clear away heat and toxic materials, as recommended by traditional Chinese medicine theories.
Recommendation: Genli Shopping and Gourmet Street, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
5. Fried Potatoes
Potatoes are first diced and steamed. The cooled cubes are fried in the pan. The differences in the taste are mainly determined by the degree of frying. The potatoes are dressed with salty and spicy seasoning as well as coriander and chopped shallots.
Characteristics： It offers a great aroma with a smooth inside. It has a long aftertaste.
Recommendation: Genli Shopping and Gourmet Street, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
