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
A traditional Naxi method of grilling fish: marinated with special spices and grilled over charcoal. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and incredibly aromatic.
30–60 yuan per piece
Where to Eat
Around the Old Town (古城周边)
Look for a small shop with a charcoal grill—food grilled fresh tastes best.
🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations
Yak Beef Hot PotYak Meat Hot Pot
Yak beef, unique to the plateau, is firm and delicious. On a cold night in Lijiang, a steaming pot of yak beef hot pot is the best comfort.
80–120 yuan per person
Where to Eat
Outside the Old Town (古城外)
Prices are higher inside the Old Town. You’ll find better deals in local residential areas outside the Old Town.