There are many local delicacies in Yunnan, the famous bridge rice noodles, mushroom hot pot, is one of the representatives. In addition to these, Yiliang in central Yunnan has also contributed a roast duck to Yunnan cuisine.
This is the famous Yiliang roast duck. Yiliang is located in the central region of Yunnan, the climate is mild all year round, metal mineral resources and coal resources are very rich, in yunnan tourism, Yiliang is not a popular scenic spot. This may be because of insufficient tourism publicity. There are many good niche attractions in Yiliang, such as Rock Spring Mountain, with towering peaks, babbling water and pleasant scenery.
Yiliang's Mingyue Lake, Snow Ridge, Shade Green Gorge and Underground Stone Forest are all representatives of the natural landscape here. Yiliang's roast duck is equivalent to Quanjude in the north. It is said that the production process of Yiliang roast duck has appeared since the Ming Dynasty and has been passed down to this day. Nowadays, in the large and small cities of Yunnan, almost all have branches of Yiliang roast duck. Every time Yunnan people gather, they will always order a Yiliang roast duck to help entertain.
Of course, eating roast duck in Yiliang is naturally the most authentic choice. It takes just over half an hour to drive from Kunming to Yiliang. Yiliang roast duck uses pine needles as fuel, and it always has a sweet and refreshing rosin flavor when eaten. Compared with Quanjude's roast duck, Yiliang roast duck has a crispy outer skin and tender meat as the main flavor, which is quite characteristic of Yunnan.
Some people eat Yiliang roast duck, but they actually don't like the meat of roast duck, but they are quite interested in roast duck skin. The skin of Yiliang roast duck is really crisp to the bone, and compared with Quanjude's roast duck, The cost performance of Yiliang roast duck is quite high.
Traveling to Kunming, eating Yiliang roast duck is definitely an unforgettable experience.