Introduction
Yunnan, like a brilliant pearl embedded in the southwestern border of the motherland, attracts countless tourists with its unique charm. There are magnificent natural scenery here, from majestic snow capped mountains to tranquil lakes, from vast grasslands to peculiar stone forests, every scenery seems to be a masterpiece of nature. Yunnan's ethnic culture is even more rich and colorful, with multiple ethnic minorities living here. Their unique costumes, traditional customs, and exciting songs and dances all showcase a rich ethnic flavor. The long-standing historical relics have also added a rich heritage to Yunnan, with ancient towns and mysterious temples witnessing the passage of time and the changes of history. Yunnan is such a charming tourist destination. Next, this article will provide readers with a comprehensive travel guide to Yunnan, taking you to appreciate the beauty and charm of this magical land
2. Preparation
1 The best time to travel
Yunnan has diverse climate types, which are not as spring like as people usually think. Yunnan basically belongs to the subtropical plateau monsoon climate, with significant three-dimensional climate characteristics and significant climate differences in different regions
- Northwest Yunnan belongs to the cold zone climate, with long winters without summer and shorter spring and autumn periods
- Eastern and central Yunnan have a temperate climate, with four seasons like spring and winter when it rains
- Southern and southwestern Yunnan belong to the low heat valley area, with a part south of the Tropic of Cancer, entering the tropical range, with no winter in summer and autumn in rain
- Overall, the climate in Yunnan can be divided into the following two situations:
- Summer and autumn seasons: Southern Yunnan is hot, with temperatures in Pu'er, Honghe, Jinghong and other areas reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in summer, similar to the climate in many southern provinces. The summer and autumn climate in central and western Yunnan is relatively comfortable
- Winter and Spring Season: The temperature in southern Yunnan is comfortable, while the central and northeastern regions of Yunnan have less sunshine and continuous rainy weather in winter. The weather is relatively cold, and it snows in the deep winter of Luoping in Qujing area. The western Yunnan region has a high altitude and abundant sunshine, often resulting in warm winters
- Summer (June to August): During the rainy season in Yunnan, the temperature is moderate and it is a good place to escape the heat. Shangri La, Lijiang and other places are cool. Summer is also the season of mushroom harvest, where you can taste wild mushroom hotpot and matsutake feast. However, it should be noted that there may be natural disasters during the rainy season, so pay attention to the weather forecast before traveling
- Autumn (September to November): Yunnan's golden season for tourism, with pleasant climate, bright sunshine, and less rainfall. The ginkgo village in Tengchong and the red soil in Dongchuan are colorful and a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Relatively few tourists can enjoy tranquility and beautiful scenery
- Winter (December to February of the following year): Yunnan has a dry climate, abundant sunshine, and overall low temperatures. The southern Yunnan region, like Xishuangbanna, is warm like spring and a good place to escape the cold. Yuanyang Terraced Fields and Dali Erhai Lake have a unique flavor under the winter sunshine. The northern Yunnan region may be cold with snow, and friends who enjoy snow scenery can go and experience it
2. Carrying Items
When traveling to Yunnan, the following items are required:
- Sunscreen: Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, so it is necessary to bring body sunscreen, facial sunscreen, sunscreen clothing (one short and one long), sunglasses, umbrellas, etc., take good sun protection measures, and avoid sunburn
- Hydrating products: Yunnan has dry air, so you need to carry water emulsion, facial mask, aloe gel, lipstick, etc. to keep your skin and lips moist
- Comfortable clothing: Yunnan has a large temperature difference between day and night, so it is necessary to carry lightweight jackets, thick clothes, etc. to cope with different temperature changes. At the same time, suitable daily clothes such as sweaters, hoodies, etc. can be prepared according to the season and itinerary
- Hat: It can take photos and protect against the sun, making it very practical in places with strong sunlight
- Medications: Carry regular medications such as motion sickness medicine, motion sickness patches, antidiarrheal drugs, gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, and anti altitude sickness drugs (such as squalene, which can be taken one week in advance to prevent altitude sickness) according to one's own health condition. High reflux headache can be treated with ibuprofen
- Food: Chocolate, bread, candy, etc. can be carried for emergencies
- Documents: Bring your ID card, student ID, and other documents. If you need to rent a car, remember to bring your driver's license
- Chargers and power banks: Ensure the normal use of electronic devices
- Cash: You can bring some cash with you for emergencies
III. Recommended Featured Scenic Spots
1 Dali Old City: Dali Old City was once the capital of Nanzhao and Dali, with a long history and one of the well preserved ancient cities in China. The street is a bluestone slab road, and the architecture presents Bai style, with cornices and corners, carved beams and painted rafters, which are both simple and elegant. In the ancient city, you can visit classic attractions such as Wuhua Tower, Wucheng Hall, Yangren Street, Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas, and Tianlong Babu Film and Television City to experience their historical and cultural charm. This place has strong ethnic characteristics and is full of historical charmCangshan: There are nineteen peaks in Cangshan, all connected by clouds and mist, appearing and disappearing intermittently, which is very stunning and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. In winter, taking the cableway up Cangshan can enjoy the snow scenery of Cangshan, which is one of the four scenic spots of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon" in Dali. In summer, you can choose to hike and experience the magnificence and grandeur of Cangshan up close
2. The Old Town of Lijiang: the Old Town of Lijiang is full of romance and mystery. The small town is not very warm, but different from the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River, it looks more colorful and very popular. The ancient city has a strong Naxi style, with buildings built in the Naxi style, featuring blue tiles and white walls, exuding a quaint and elegant charm. The ancient city at night is even more unique and bustling, with the reputation of being the "capital of romantic encounters". Recommend attractions such as Wufeng Tower, Wenchang Palace, Heilongtan, and Mufu
3. Shangri La Line
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: Tiger Leaping Gorge is a canyon in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The thrilling water flows through here like a waterfall, and the rapids advance bravely, which is very shocking. It is one of the spectacular sights of Shangri La, where tourists can listen to the roar of the Jinsha River and feel the grandeur of nature
4. Xishuangbanna Line
- Menghai Tropical Botanical Garden: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a national 5A scenic spot, located on Hulu Island, Menglun Town. The Botanical Garden is a research institute for tropical crops in China and a national science popularization education base, mainly showcasing tropical plants and flowers. The park is divided into two major areas, east and west. The east area is mainly for research, while the west area is the main tourist area. There are 15 characteristic parks, such as Baihuayuan, Qishu Yimu Garden, Nanyao Garden, Mingmingshu Garden, Palm Garden, Baizhu Garden, Longnaoxiang Garden, etc. The entire park is traversed by the Luo Suo River, forming an exquisite and unparalleled picture of a kingdom of plants, an ocean of flowers, and a world of water with streams, waterfalls, lakes, and marshes
5. Kunming and surrounding areas
- Shilin National Geopark: Shilin Scenic Area is one of the must visit attractions in Kunming. It is a typical karst landform, with peaks, buds, sinkholes, and underground rivers scattered throughout. The peak forest transforms into various shapes, such as sword shaped, tower shaped, mushroom shaped, etc., with a variety of wonders and beauty. Every year, it attracts numerous tourists to come and admire the magnificent works of nature
- Kunming city attractions:
- Yunnan Provincial Museum: Yunnan Provincial Museum has appeared in the second season of "National Treasure", and many collections are worth visiting. This is an important place to learn about the history and culture of Yunnan
IV. Food Recommendations
1 Crossing the bridge noodles
Crossing the bridge noodles is a typical local specialty food in Yunnan, which originated in Mengzi region of Yunnan during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years. Its unique way of eating is to use boiling soup to heat and cook meat and vegetable ingredients, and then add rice noodles for consumption
Crossing the bridge noodles is famous for its exquisite materials and exquisite production. High broth is usually made from strong chicken, fatty duck, fresh pork ribs, tube bones, ham, and other ingredients. It is slowly simmered over high heat to low heat for 5 to 6 hours, and the soup changes from milky white to clear and transparent. When eating, take a special deep large ceramic bowl, put in the seasoning, scoop the boiling soup into the bowl, burn the boiling chicken oil and lard, cover the Noodles in soup with oil, and serve them immediately to keep the temperature of the soup above 95 ℃Rice noodles are cooked products of rice. High quality rice is selected and processed through fermentation, grinding, clarification, steaming, pressing, and other processes to form a linear shape, which is called rice noodles. Heat it with boiling water and place it in a large bowl heated to a temperature of ≥ 100 ℃. Serve immediately<212. Don't rush to taste the soup on the table to avoid burning your lips and tongue. After finishing the rice noodles, meat, vegetables, etc., drink the soup at the end<214<216; The ingredients blend perfectly with the soup, creating a delicious and rich flavor without compromising the taste of the ingredients themselves due to prolonged cooking. When eating, each person should have one set and eat separately for hygiene and health
2. Compared with Crossing the bridge noodles, Yunnan Xiaoguo Rice Noodle is famous and Xiaoguo is delicious. Adding Yunnan's favorite Midu pickled vegetables to the rich bone broth, the sour aroma is retained on the rice noodles. The rice noodles are cooked to a soft and refreshing texture, and the meat is seasoned with pickled vegetables, making it sour and delicious
3. Flower cake
is a kind of Dim sum with Yunnan characteristics and one of the classic representatives of Yunnan style moon cake. Using petals of edible roses that are in bud or slightly open to make filling, wrapped in crispy dough and baked, it has the characteristics of crispy and refreshing taste, rich floral fragrance, etc
The main ingredients of flower cake are flour, rose, magnolia, chrysanthemum, rock sugar, white sugar, sesame, peanut, walnut kernel, lard. There are various types of flower cakes, especially rose cakes, which are known for their filling of fresh roses, honey, and cooked powder
When making, wash the flowers, remove the flower stems, add white sugar, cooked flour, and solidified lard, and knead them together to make the filling core, so that it can be kneaded into a ball by hand. Mix 75g of lard and 150g of flour to make a crispy dough. Mix 300g of flour with 100ml of water and 35g of lard to make a dough on the oily surface. Cut these two types of dough into 20 pieces each, flatten them with oil water surface agent, wrap them in oil pastry agent, roll them into a tongue shaped thin sheet about 0.2 centimeters thick, then roll the sheet into a tube, flatten it and stack it into three layers, roll it into a round skin with a diameter of about 5 centimeters; Insert the filling and pericardium into the skin one by one, seal it slightly and press it into a 2cm thick cake. Put melted lard in a flat bottomed pan and heat it over low heat. When the oil temperature is about 110 ℃, put in the pancake and fry until the skin is crispy and floating
4. Yunnan hotpot has many unique features. For example, the sour pig's feet hot pot is mainly made of pickled Chinese cabbage and pig's feet. The taste is sour and fresh. It is also served with spices such as spicy paste, chives, coriander and Fermented bean curd, which is appetizing and affordable. Braised pork ribs hotpot is very famous in the Lijiang area. The salty and fragrant taste of braised pork ribs complements the spicy soup base of hotpot, and the more the soup is stewed, the more fragrant it becomes. The aftertaste is endless. Wild mushroom hotpot is a unique feature of Yunnan, known as the "Kingdom of Wild Fungi". During the rainy season, various wild mushrooms emerge like mushrooms after rain, and when eaten in hotpot, the delicious taste is unforgettable. Tilapia hotpot is very popular in the southwestern region of China. In Yunnan, tilapia is used to make hotpot, and its delicious taste complements the spicy base of the hotpot. Paired with small dishes such as pickled radish, it can relieve greasiness and stimulate appetite. Sa Pi hotpot is quite common in Dai ethnic settlements, with a different base from other hotpot dishes. It has a strong flavor and is paired with local spices, creating a unique taste. Donkey meat hotpot is very popular among locals in Pu'er area, with large pieces of donkey meat as the main ingredient, and a fragrant and mellow taste that leaves an endless aftertaste
5. Wild mushroom cuisine
Yunnan has a rich and diverse variety of wild mushrooms, which are a delicacy on the tongue of Yunnan people. Ganba mushroom can be said to be a relatively precious wild edible mushroom in Yunnan. It is as black as charcoal but contains a unique aroma. Morchella is a globally recognized precious bacterial species that can be consumed or used as a medicinal herb, with high nutritional value. Matsutake mushrooms are not only delicious, but also a great health supplement with functions such as strengthening the body, promoting digestion, relieving pain, regulating qi, and resolving phlegm. There are many types of Boletus edulis, with thick flesh, a rich texture, and a special sauce aroma. Chicken mushroom meat is thick and plump, with a delicate texture and a fresh, sweet, and crispy taste. There are many ways to eat it. Qingtou mushroom has a delicate and long-lasting aroma, with a strong natural fragrance. It can be fried, stir fried, fried, or boiled in any way. When the chicken oil fungus matures, it has a slightly trumpet like appearance, with a bright color and a distinct apricot aroma. It is mainly eaten in soup or as a side dish with stir fried meat. red
2. The Old Town of Lijiang: the Old Town of Lijiang is full of romance and mystery. The small town is not very warm, but different from the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River, it looks more colorful and very popular. The ancient city has a strong Naxi style, with buildings built in the Naxi style, featuring blue tiles and white walls, exuding a quaint and elegant charm. The ancient city at night is even more unique and bustling, with the reputation of being the "capital of romantic encounters". Recommend attractions such as Wufeng Tower, Wenchang Palace, Heilongtan, and Mufu
3. Shangri La Line
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: Tiger Leaping Gorge is a canyon in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The thrilling water flows through here like a waterfall, and the rapids advance bravely, which is very shocking. It is one of the spectacular sights of Shangri La, where tourists can listen to the roar of the Jinsha River and feel the grandeur of nature
4. Xishuangbanna Line
- Menghai Tropical Botanical Garden: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a national 5A scenic spot, located on Hulu Island, Menglun Town. The Botanical Garden is a research institute for tropical crops in China and a national science popularization education base, mainly showcasing tropical plants and flowers. The park is divided into two major areas, east and west. The east area is mainly for research, while the west area is the main tourist area. There are 15 characteristic parks, such as Baihuayuan, Qishu Yimu Garden, Nanyao Garden, Mingmingshu Garden, Palm Garden, Baizhu Garden, Longnaoxiang Garden, etc. The entire park is traversed by the Luo Suo River, forming an exquisite and unparalleled picture of a kingdom of plants, an ocean of flowers, and a world of water with streams, waterfalls, lakes, and marshes
5. Kunming and surrounding areas
- Shilin National Geopark: Shilin Scenic Area is one of the must visit attractions in Kunming. It is a typical karst landform, with peaks, buds, sinkholes, and underground rivers scattered throughout. The peak forest transforms into various shapes, such as sword shaped, tower shaped, mushroom shaped, etc., with a variety of wonders and beauty. Every year, it attracts numerous tourists to come and admire the magnificent works of nature
- Kunming city attractions:
- Yunnan Provincial Museum: Yunnan Provincial Museum has appeared in the second season of "National Treasure", and many collections are worth visiting. This is an important place to learn about the history and culture of Yunnan
IV. Food Recommendations
1 Crossing the bridge noodles
Crossing the bridge noodles is a typical local specialty food in Yunnan, which originated in Mengzi region of Yunnan during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years. Its unique way of eating is to use boiling soup to heat and cook meat and vegetable ingredients, and then add rice noodles for consumption
Crossing the bridge noodles is famous for its exquisite materials and exquisite production. High broth is usually made from strong chicken, fatty duck, fresh pork ribs, tube bones, ham, and other ingredients. It is slowly simmered over high heat to low heat for 5 to 6 hours, and the soup changes from milky white to clear and transparent. When eating, take a special deep large ceramic bowl, put in the seasoning, scoop the boiling soup into the bowl, burn the boiling chicken oil and lard, cover the Noodles in soup with oil, and serve them immediately to keep the temperature of the soup above 95 ℃Rice noodles are cooked products of rice. High quality rice is selected and processed through fermentation, grinding, clarification, steaming, pressing, and other processes to form a linear shape, which is called rice noodles. Heat it with boiling water and place it in a large bowl heated to a temperature of ≥ 100 ℃. Serve immediately<212. Don't rush to taste the soup on the table to avoid burning your lips and tongue. After finishing the rice noodles, meat, vegetables, etc., drink the soup at the end<214<216; The ingredients blend perfectly with the soup, creating a delicious and rich flavor without compromising the taste of the ingredients themselves due to prolonged cooking. When eating, each person should have one set and eat separately for hygiene and health
2. Compared with Crossing the bridge noodles, Yunnan Xiaoguo Rice Noodle is famous and Xiaoguo is delicious. Adding Yunnan's favorite Midu pickled vegetables to the rich bone broth, the sour aroma is retained on the rice noodles. The rice noodles are cooked to a soft and refreshing texture, and the meat is seasoned with pickled vegetables, making it sour and delicious
3. Flower cake
is a kind of Dim sum with Yunnan characteristics and one of the classic representatives of Yunnan style moon cake. Using petals of edible roses that are in bud or slightly open to make filling, wrapped in crispy dough and baked, it has the characteristics of crispy and refreshing taste, rich floral fragrance, etc
The main ingredients of flower cake are flour, rose, magnolia, chrysanthemum, rock sugar, white sugar, sesame, peanut, walnut kernel, lard. There are various types of flower cakes, especially rose cakes, which are known for their filling of fresh roses, honey, and cooked powder
When making, wash the flowers, remove the flower stems, add white sugar, cooked flour, and solidified lard, and knead them together to make the filling core, so that it can be kneaded into a ball by hand. Mix 75g of lard and 150g of flour to make a crispy dough. Mix 300g of flour with 100ml of water and 35g of lard to make a dough on the oily surface. Cut these two types of dough into 20 pieces each, flatten them with oil water surface agent, wrap them in oil pastry agent, roll them into a tongue shaped thin sheet about 0.2 centimeters thick, then roll the sheet into a tube, flatten it and stack it into three layers, roll it into a round skin with a diameter of about 5 centimeters; Insert the filling and pericardium into the skin one by one, seal it slightly and press it into a 2cm thick cake. Put melted lard in a flat bottomed pan and heat it over low heat. When the oil temperature is about 110 ℃, put in the pancake and fry until the skin is crispy and floating
4. Yunnan hotpot has many unique features. For example, the sour pig's feet hot pot is mainly made of pickled Chinese cabbage and pig's feet. The taste is sour and fresh. It is also served with spices such as spicy paste, chives, coriander and Fermented bean curd, which is appetizing and affordable. Braised pork ribs hotpot is very famous in the Lijiang area. The salty and fragrant taste of braised pork ribs complements the spicy soup base of hotpot, and the more the soup is stewed, the more fragrant it becomes. The aftertaste is endless. Wild mushroom hotpot is a unique feature of Yunnan, known as the "Kingdom of Wild Fungi". During the rainy season, various wild mushrooms emerge like mushrooms after rain, and when eaten in hotpot, the delicious taste is unforgettable. Tilapia hotpot is very popular in the southwestern region of China. In Yunnan, tilapia is used to make hotpot, and its delicious taste complements the spicy base of the hotpot. Paired with small dishes such as pickled radish, it can relieve greasiness and stimulate appetite. Sa Pi hotpot is quite common in Dai ethnic settlements, with a different base from other hotpot dishes. It has a strong flavor and is paired with local spices, creating a unique taste. Donkey meat hotpot is very popular among locals in Pu'er area, with large pieces of donkey meat as the main ingredient, and a fragrant and mellow taste that leaves an endless aftertaste
5. Wild mushroom cuisine
Yunnan has a rich and diverse variety of wild mushrooms, which are a delicacy on the tongue of Yunnan people. Ganba mushroom can be said to be a relatively precious wild edible mushroom in Yunnan. It is as black as charcoal but contains a unique aroma. Morchella is a globally recognized precious bacterial species that can be consumed or used as a medicinal herb, with high nutritional value. Matsutake mushrooms are not only delicious, but also a great health supplement with functions such as strengthening the body, promoting digestion, relieving pain, regulating qi, and resolving phlegm. There are many types of Boletus edulis, with thick flesh, a rich texture, and a special sauce aroma. Chicken mushroom meat is thick and plump, with a delicate texture and a fresh, sweet, and crispy taste. There are many ways to eat it. Qingtou mushroom has a delicate and long-lasting aroma, with a strong natural fragrance. It can be fried, stir fried, fried, or boiled in any way. When the chicken oil fungus matures, it has a slightly trumpet like appearance, with a bright color and a distinct apricot aroma. It is mainly eaten in soup or as a side dish with stir fried meat. red
3. Shangri La Line
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: Tiger Leaping Gorge is a canyon in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. The thrilling water flows through here like a waterfall, and the rapids advance bravely, which is very shocking. It is one of the spectacular sights of Shangri La, where tourists can listen to the roar of the Jinsha River and feel the grandeur of nature
4. Xishuangbanna Line
- Menghai Tropical Botanical Garden: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a national 5A scenic spot, located on Hulu Island, Menglun Town. The Botanical Garden is a research institute for tropical crops in China and a national science popularization education base, mainly showcasing tropical plants and flowers. The park is divided into two major areas, east and west. The east area is mainly for research, while the west area is the main tourist area. There are 15 characteristic parks, such as Baihuayuan, Qishu Yimu Garden, Nanyao Garden, Mingmingshu Garden, Palm Garden, Baizhu Garden, Longnaoxiang Garden, etc. The entire park is traversed by the Luo Suo River, forming an exquisite and unparalleled picture of a kingdom of plants, an ocean of flowers, and a world of water with streams, waterfalls, lakes, and marshes
5. Kunming and surrounding areas
- Shilin National Geopark: Shilin Scenic Area is one of the must visit attractions in Kunming. It is a typical karst landform, with peaks, buds, sinkholes, and underground rivers scattered throughout. The peak forest transforms into various shapes, such as sword shaped, tower shaped, mushroom shaped, etc., with a variety of wonders and beauty. Every year, it attracts numerous tourists to come and admire the magnificent works of nature
- Kunming city attractions:
- Yunnan Provincial Museum: Yunnan Provincial Museum has appeared in the second season of "National Treasure", and many collections are worth visiting. This is an important place to learn about the history and culture of Yunnan
IV. Food Recommendations
1 Crossing the bridge noodles
Crossing the bridge noodles is a typical local specialty food in Yunnan, which originated in Mengzi region of Yunnan during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years. Its unique way of eating is to use boiling soup to heat and cook meat and vegetable ingredients, and then add rice noodles for consumption
Crossing the bridge noodles is famous for its exquisite materials and exquisite production. High broth is usually made from strong chicken, fatty duck, fresh pork ribs, tube bones, ham, and other ingredients. It is slowly simmered over high heat to low heat for 5 to 6 hours, and the soup changes from milky white to clear and transparent. When eating, take a special deep large ceramic bowl, put in the seasoning, scoop the boiling soup into the bowl, burn the boiling chicken oil and lard, cover the Noodles in soup with oil, and serve them immediately to keep the temperature of the soup above 95 ℃ Rice noodles are cooked products of rice. High quality rice is selected and processed through fermentation, grinding, clarification, steaming, pressing, and other processes to form a linear shape, which is called rice noodles. Heat it with boiling water and place it in a large bowl heated to a temperature of ≥ 100 ℃. Serve immediately<212. Don't rush to taste the soup on the table to avoid burning your lips and tongue. After finishing the rice noodles, meat, vegetables, etc., drink the soup at the end<214<216; The ingredients blend perfectly with the soup, creating a delicious and rich flavor without compromising the taste of the ingredients themselves due to prolonged cooking. When eating, each person should have one set and eat separately for hygiene and health is a kind of Dim sum with Yunnan characteristics and one of the classic representatives of Yunnan style moon cake. Using petals of edible roses that are in bud or slightly open to make filling, wrapped in crispy dough and baked, it has the characteristics of crispy and refreshing taste, rich floral fragrance, etc The main ingredients of flower cake are flour, rose, magnolia, chrysanthemum, rock sugar, white sugar, sesame, peanut, walnut kernel, lard. There are various types of flower cakes, especially rose cakes, which are known for their filling of fresh roses, honey, and cooked powder When making, wash the flowers, remove the flower stems, add white sugar, cooked flour, and solidified lard, and knead them together to make the filling core, so that it can be kneaded into a ball by hand. Mix 75g of lard and 150g of flour to make a crispy dough. Mix 300g of flour with 100ml of water and 35g of lard to make a dough on the oily surface. Cut these two types of dough into 20 pieces each, flatten them with oil water surface agent, wrap them in oil pastry agent, roll them into a tongue shaped thin sheet about 0.2 centimeters thick, then roll the sheet into a tube, flatten it and stack it into three layers, roll it into a round skin with a diameter of about 5 centimeters; Insert the filling and pericardium into the skin one by one, seal it slightly and press it into a 2cm thick cake. Put melted lard in a flat bottomed pan and heat it over low heat. When the oil temperature is about 110 ℃, put in the pancake and fry until the skin is crispy and floating Yunnan has a rich and diverse variety of wild mushrooms, which are a delicacy on the tongue of Yunnan people. Ganba mushroom can be said to be a relatively precious wild edible mushroom in Yunnan. It is as black as charcoal but contains a unique aroma. Morchella is a globally recognized precious bacterial species that can be consumed or used as a medicinal herb, with high nutritional value. Matsutake mushrooms are not only delicious, but also a great health supplement with functions such as strengthening the body, promoting digestion, relieving pain, regulating qi, and resolving phlegm. There are many types of Boletus edulis, with thick flesh, a rich texture, and a special sauce aroma. Chicken mushroom meat is thick and plump, with a delicate texture and a fresh, sweet, and crispy taste. There are many ways to eat it. Qingtou mushroom has a delicate and long-lasting aroma, with a strong natural fragrance. It can be fried, stir fried, fried, or boiled in any way. When the chicken oil fungus matures, it has a slightly trumpet like appearance, with a bright color and a distinct apricot aroma. It is mainly eaten in soup or as a side dish with stir fried meat. red2. Compared with Crossing the bridge noodles, Yunnan Xiaoguo Rice Noodle is famous and Xiaoguo is delicious. Adding Yunnan's favorite Midu pickled vegetables to the rich bone broth, the sour aroma is retained on the rice noodles. The rice noodles are cooked to a soft and refreshing texture, and the meat is seasoned with pickled vegetables, making it sour and delicious
3. Flower cake
4. Yunnan hotpot has many unique features. For example, the sour pig's feet hot pot is mainly made of pickled Chinese cabbage and pig's feet. The taste is sour and fresh. It is also served with spices such as spicy paste, chives, coriander and Fermented bean curd, which is appetizing and affordable. Braised pork ribs hotpot is very famous in the Lijiang area. The salty and fragrant taste of braised pork ribs complements the spicy soup base of hotpot, and the more the soup is stewed, the more fragrant it becomes. The aftertaste is endless. Wild mushroom hotpot is a unique feature of Yunnan, known as the "Kingdom of Wild Fungi". During the rainy season, various wild mushrooms emerge like mushrooms after rain, and when eaten in hotpot, the delicious taste is unforgettable. Tilapia hotpot is very popular in the southwestern region of China. In Yunnan, tilapia is used to make hotpot, and its delicious taste complements the spicy base of the hotpot. Paired with small dishes such as pickled radish, it can relieve greasiness and stimulate appetite. Sa Pi hotpot is quite common in Dai ethnic settlements, with a different base from other hotpot dishes. It has a strong flavor and is paired with local spices, creating a unique taste. Donkey meat hotpot is very popular among locals in Pu'er area, with large pieces of donkey meat as the main ingredient, and a fragrant and mellow taste that leaves an endless aftertaste
5. Wild mushroom cuisine