3 Zhangjiajie Snack Streets
Zhangjiajie gourmet food streets are loved by both local foodies and visitors who expect something really good to eat. Local delicacies and delicacies from other places are all warmly welcomed.
1. Dayong Fu Cheng Delicacy Street
Dayong (Zhangjiajie itself was previously called Dayong, and has a recorded history dating back to 221 B.C.) Fu Cheng Delicacy Street is a tourist street that provides restaurants, food stalls and hotels. This historical street was improved by the Zhangjiajie Government. The 6500-meter long delicacy street is where travelers can have a taste of authentic Xiang Cuisine and Xiangxi (northwestern part of Hunan Province, where there are numerous people of Tujia national minority) and Tujia national minority styles. Hunan Province is often addressed as Huxiang Region when people are referring to the Province in the cultural context, and Xiang (the local river is Xiang River) itself is the short name for Hunan (indicating south of Dongting Lake, as the place of origin of dragon boat racing). Huxiang delicacies enjoy a favorable reputation for their uniqueness.
Recommendation:Wulong Shanzhai (Stronghold), Madam Xiang and "Yesterday Once More" (a bar) and Bo Jiuyue (September)
Address: 2F, Renmin Square, Dacaoping, Pedestrian Street, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province, China
How to get there: take the No. 7 bus and get off at the Renmin Square stop.
Attractions nearby:Puguang Temple, Junsheng Painting Studio and Soviet Memorial Hall
2. Weigang Cross
Weigang Cross is located in the center of Zhangjiajie City. All popular catering businesses and traditional cuisines can be found here. It is also a place one can look to for fun.
Recommendation: Hu's ‘3 in 1 Pot’ (preserved pork, turnip and tofu), Chongqing Chicken Hotpot and Rongzhi Fast Food House's Braised Chicken & Rice
Address: 50 meters southeast of the crossroad of the commercial street and pedestrian street in Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
How to get there: Take the No. 5 bus and get off at the pedestrian street. Walk for another 60 meters and you won't miss it.
Attractions nearby:Tianmen Mountain Cableway, Strip of the Sky and Tujia Folk Customs Park
3. Zhonghao Huilong Road Commercial Street
Zhonghao Huilong Road Commercial Street is located in the downtown area, where Huilong Road, Nanzheng Street, Jiefang (Liberation) Road and Yingbin Road connect all the core commercial properties. It is the largest experiential commercial street in which tourists can shop, enjoy gourmet treatment and go sightseeing.
Recommendation:Cai's Guotie (Pan Fried Dumplings), Second Sister's Cold Noodles and Qin's Trotters.
Address: Huilong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China.
Attractions nearby:Tianmen Mountain Cableway and House from Qing Dynasty (Laoyuanzi)
