Quzhou's Neglected Flavors: Spicy Level Comparable to Hunan and Sichuan, Tourists Find It Difficult to Accept
Quzhou, one of the 11 municipal-level cities in Zhejiang Province, is located in the west of Zhejiang and borders cities such as Jinhua, Nanping, Shangrao, Jingdezhen, and Huangshan. Quzhou boasts abundant tourism resources, numerous scenic spots, and beautiful ecological environment, earning it the reputation of 'Magical Mountains and Waters, Famous City of Quzhou.' It has been recognized as 'Excellent Tourism City in China' and 'China's Top Ten Livable Cities.'
At the same time, Quzhou is also a city with a rich history, recognized as a National Historical and Cultural City, with a history of 1800 years since Confucius' descendants' second hometown was established here. Quzhou has always been a transportation hub and material distribution center for Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, and Anhui provinces, attracting merchants from all over, earning it the name 'Four Provinces Through Quzhou.'
Quzhou City Wall is the best witness and epitome of this ancient city. It is reported that Quzhou City Wall was built as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, with a history of 1800 years. The original city wall was a rammed earth wall, which was replaced by brick and stone walls after the Tang Dynasty. It underwent continuous construction and expansion, forming a certain scale. However, only about 2000 meters remains today, telling the story of its past glory.
Although Quzhou has many tourist attractions, most of them are not well-known. Quzhou is famous for its delicious local snacks. In the eyes of foodies, Quzhou is a 'Food Paradise.' It is a must-visit place for foodies.
I have been to Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, and its subordinate county of Longyou many times, and I still have a lingering fondness for the food there. It has always been believed that Zhejiang cuisine is not spicy, but Quzhou is an exception. The spiciness of Quzhou's food is still unforgettable, and it is no less than that of Sichuan, Hunan, and Jiangxi provinces, which is considered the only spicy municipal-level city in Zhejiang.
Quzhou's signature snacks are diverse, with 'Three Heads and One Palm' being the most famous, consisting of duck head, rabbit head, fish head, and duck palm. Among these four delicious dishes, rabbit head is the most famous, but I always feel that eating rabbit head is too cruel. Duck head is my favorite, as it is very flavorful and tender, but it is also very spicy, making me doubt my life. Even when I ordered mild spiciness, it was still very spicy.
Dragon Flower Bun, also known as Longyou Dragon Flower Bun, is a signature snack of Longyou, so it is also called Longyou Dragon Flower Bun. It originated in Longyou, so it is also known as Longyou Dragon Flower Bun. It is added to the steamed bun with bamboo shoots, meat, green onions, dried beans and chili peppers, just like a dish, making you feel very satisfied.
In Quzhou and Longyou, you can see countless small stalls selling Quzhou Baked Bread, which is a famous local snack of Quzhou. Quzhou Baked Bread is inexpensive, sold by the piece, and is frequently eaten while playing and sightseeing in Quzhou, which is deeply loved by tourists.
When people usually think of steamed cake, they think of Huizhou steamed cake, but Quzhou Longyou steamed cake is also very delicious and well-known. It is a national geographical indicator product and a non-heritage project. The history of Longyou steamed cake is very long, with a history of 600 years. When Longyou merchant guilds went abroad for business, they always took Longyou steamed cake with them to spread the steamed cake culture throughout the country.
Do you have any impression of the food in Quzhou, Zhejiang? Do you think the local snacks are spicy? Welcome to leave a comment.
