Lijiang Food Guide
What to eat, where to find it, and how to order like a local
🥢 Must-Try Dishes
Naxi-style Grilled FishNaxi Grilled Fish
Prepared using the traditional Naxi method of grilling fish: marinated in special spices and then grilled over charcoal. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and incredibly aromatic.
30–60 yuan per fish
Where to Eat
Around the Old Town (古城周边)
Find a small shop with a charcoal grill—freshly grilled fish tastes best.
🍽️ Restaurants
Yak Hot PotYak Meat Hot Pot
Yak beef, unique to the plateau, has a firm texture and rich flavor. On a cold night in Lijiang, a steaming pot of yak beef hot pot is the ultimate comfort.
80–120 yuan per person
Where to Eat
Outside the Old Town (古城外)
It’s more expensive inside the Old Town. Head outside the Old Town to local residential areas for better deals.