Xinzhou Ancient City cleared up at noon, so here's a list of must-try delicacies

1. Must-Try Foods in Xinzhou Ancient City (Shanxi Specialties in a Condensed Version)

• Dinglan Steamed Pork: A must-try! Steamed pork belly and potato flour, it's savory and fragrant without being greasy. Perfect with lotus leaf pancakes, it's a staple at local banquets.

• Baode Bowl Topper: Smooth, tender buckwheat bowl topper, drizzled with vinegar, chili oil, and minced garlic, a sour and spicy appetizer. For just 10 yuan, you'll eat a hearty meal.

• Yuanping Guokui: Freshly baked, savory and fragrant Guokui, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect as a snack or a main course.

• Shanxi Youcha: A breakfast must-try! This hot drink, made with roasted flour, peanuts, and sesame seeds, is warming and incredibly comforting when paired with a fried pancake.

2. Xinzhou Ancient City Night View Guide (Photos and Atmosphere)

1. Best Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. As darkness falls, the lights come on, and the ancient city walls and lanterns create a truly atmospheric atmosphere.

2. Key check-in spots: South City Gate Tower (the illuminated city walls are spectacular, perfect for panoramic photos), Taishan Temple Street (festooned with red lanterns, it feels like walking through an ancient street).

3. Hidden gem: During the night view, buy a candy painting or cotton candy and savor them while strolling. You might even encounter street performances of intangible cultural heritage (such as paper-cutting and shadow puppetry).

Post by Anderson Ava&5 | Oct 13, 2025