CCTV is raving about it! These 5 Jinzhou delicacies are a must-try in Northeast China!

🌆 Jinzhou: An underrated treasure of Northeast China, a thousand-year-old city where vibrant street life meets culinary delights. ——A three-day, two-night in-depth travel guide to unlock your "culinary adventure." 🌍 Geographical Background: The "Splendid State" between Mountains and Sea Located in southwestern Liaoning Province, Jinzhou is nestled against the Yiwulü Mountain and faces the Bohai Bay, serving as a vital link between Northeast and North China. It boasts the magnificent mountains and seas of the "Liaoxi Corridor" and the historical vicissitudes told by the thousand-year-old pagoda. As the main battlefield of the Liaoshen Campaign, Jinzhou is also a "city of heroes," where old buildings and modern commercial districts intertwine, resembling a living history book📖. 🚩 Travel Highlights: From historical sites to night markets, enough to fill your social media feed! 1. Travel through a millennium and touch the warmth of history    - Jinzhou Ancient Pagoda: A nine-story pagoda from the Liao Dynasty. Climb to the top for a panoramic city view, and admire the brick-carved Buddha statues that speak to the flourishing Buddhist culture.    - Daling River: The renovated riverside landscape belt is brilliantly lit at night. Take a stroll, ride a bike, or enjoy a boat trip, and experience the romance of "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall." 2. Natural wonders to fill your lungs with fresh air    - Yiwulü Mountain: One of the birthplaces of Taoism. Hike through the mountains, listen to the gurgling streams, and reach the summit for breathtaking views of the mountains, sea, and city🌲.    - Lushan Forest Park: A "natural oxygen bar" composed of thousands of plant species. The autumn foliage is a photographer's dream📸. 3. A vibrant world that gets more exciting as the night goes on    - Jinzhou Night Market: Grilled cold noodles, fried sausage, pickled cabbage and pork... Hundreds of snacks will tantalize your taste buds! Experience the boldness and enthusiasm of Northeast China amidst the bustling crowds🔥. 🍢 Culinary Delights: Barbecue reigns supreme, smoked chicken is divine! 1. Top 3 must-try dishes, "Intangible Cultural Heritage" on your tongue    - Jinzhou Barbecue: A "barbecue universe" supported by over 2,000 restaurants! From springy prawns and fragrant lamb knuckles to melt-in-your-mouth chicken feet... Everything can be grilled, and every bite is a soul-stirring experience.    - Goubangzi Smoked Chicken: A century-old brand, using traditional "shaping" and sugar-smoking techniques. The meat is tender, and even the bones are flavorful! Once "delivered" nationwide by green-skinned trains, it remains a top souvenir choice today🚂.    - Iron Pot Stewed Goose: The ultimate Northeast delicacy! The goose meat is plump after the winter snow. Potatoes are added during stewing, creating a rich broth. Goose wings are reserved for honored guests, symbolizing "soaring high." 2. Hidden menu: Local delicacies only insiders know    - Bean and Flatbread Stew: A "stewing" method that combines steaming and boiling. The flatbread absorbs the aroma of the vegetables, resulting in a chewy top layer and a soft bottom layer—a carb lover's paradise!    - Jinzhou Fried Skewers: The star of the night market! Tofu skin wrapped in sauce and fish tofu fried to a crisp, 5 yuan for a handful that will fill you up. 🎎 Cultural Code: Shadow puppetry, old crafts, and the "iron pot philosophy" - Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience: Jinzhou shadow puppetry blends tradition and modernity. Watch donkey-hide figures enact legendary tales, and even try your hand at making shadow puppets behind the scenes🎭. - Handicraft Workshops: Learn paper-cutting and pottery from master craftsmen in the workshops tucked away in the old streets. Cut a "Fu" character for good luck, or mold a Northeast tiger figurine to take home a piece of culture✂️. - Maximum warmth: The warmth of Northeast China is embodied in a pot of stew! Gather around the Kang (a heated brick bed), listen to the uncle's stories about the survival wisdom of "iron pot stewing everything," and experience the warmth of human connection that goes beyond the food itself❤️. 📝 Travel Tips: Avoid pitfalls and make the most of your Jinzhou trip! 1. Best season: May-October (summer for bustling night markets, autumn for stunning mountain scenery)❄️Winter is perfect for a "stew therapy trip." 2. Transportation: High-speed rail directly to "Jinzhou South Station." The starting taxi fare within the city is 6 yuan, and buses cover major attractions🚌. 3. Accommodation recommendations: Guesthouses in the Ancient Pagoda District (near the night market), seaside hotels in the Binhai New Area (perfect for sunrise viewing)🌅. 4. Pitfall warnings:    - Look for time-honored barbecue restaurants with queues of locals, and avoid overpriced "tourist traps" in scenic areas!    - Bargaining tip for the night market: Simply say "Let me try one," and the vendor will automatically offer a fair price💰. 🗺️ Three-day itinerary Day 1: Dialogue between history and nature Morning: Ancient Pagoda → Jinzhou Museum → Donghu Park Afternoon: Hiking on Yiwulü Mountain → Taking photos at the mountaintop viewing platform Dinner: Time-honored smoked chicken restaurant + bean and flatbread stew Day 2: A culinary journey Morning: Stroll through the old streets and experience paper-cutting/pottery workshops Lunch: Iron pot stewed goose (don't forget to grab a goose leg!) Afternoon: Daling River cruise → Self-drive along the coastal highway Dinner: Night market barbecue + fried skewers + grilled cold noodles triple combo! Day 3: In-depth cultural experience Morning: Breathe in the fresh air at Lushan Forest Park Lunch: Farmhouse-style pickled cabbage and pork Afternoon: Shadow puppet show + backstage experience Dinner: Seafood stalls (shrimp and sea cucumber are must-tries) ❓ Cliffhanger ending: Spark a "culinary discussion" "In Jinzhou, barbecue is a religion, and smoked chicken is nostalgia. But did you know that the dish that makes locals most proud is the seemingly ordinary 'bean and flatbread stew'? Some say it embodies the survival wisdom of Northeast China. What do you think?🔥 Share your thoughts in the comments!" ​