Although Yunnan food is not officially listed in the "Eight Schools of Chinese
Cuisine", Yunnan food is considered No.9 by many Chinese people because of the
colorful dining customs in Yunnan. Foods in Yunnan can generally be divided into two
categories. People in the northeastern part of the province (which is inhabited largely by Han
people) eat food similar to Sichuan cuisine due to the fact that it is close to Sichuan
and thus has many contacts with this spicy province. Those in the the western and southwestern parts of the province however, are more
influenced by various ethnic groups as well as neighboring Vietnam and Laos. The most
representative are those in the southern part of Yunnan, where the mild climate has helped
the growth of many rare fruits and vegetables. In a word, Yunnan food features delicacies from the mountains and seas. The most famous
courses include: chicken braised with chrysanthemum and tremella, regional mushrooms/fungi
and Yunnan noodle. There are
numerous famous restaurants in Yunnan. If you are interested in finding out about more
about eating in the province, refer to the dining information for
Lijiang,
Dali,
Xishuangbanna,
Shangri-La and
Kunming. |