Visiting Ciqikou is a sure bet for a great food tour! Several streets are filled with local delicacies

Coming to Chongqing, it's all about the local specialties. So, Ciqikou is definitely not to be missed. You should know that Ciqikou Ancient Town is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, located in Shapingba. Especially after its expansion, there are more and more delicious foods and fun activities. There are quite a lot of delicacies in Ciqikou Ancient Town, such as Chen Mahua (twisted fried dough), Maoxuewang (spicy duck blood), Sour and Spicy Noodles, Qianjiang Chicken Giblets, and other Chongqing specialties, all worth trying. Especially Chen Mahua, it's one of the signature snacks of Ciqikou. Crispy and available in various flavors. There are several Chen Mahua shops along the street, almost every one of them has a queue, and all offer samples for tasting before buying, which is definitely the right way to go. Handmade peanut brittle is also very good, you can see the masters pounding the peanut brittle on the spot, and then cutting it into small pieces after pounding. The aroma can be smelled from far away. Remember to try the handmade glutinous rice cake, priced at 10 yuan each, all handmade with a variety of flavors, such as osmanthus, sesame peanut, soybean walnut, and granulated sugar, soft and sweet. There are also quite a few attractions inside Ciqikou Ancient Town, such as Hanlin Academy, Zhong Family Courtyard, Baoshan Palace, Baolun Temple, Huangjueping Archway, etc., strolling and eating at the same time is very pleasant.