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This is my second time to the restaurant. Both times, we changed to the City Star restaurant because it was too crowded. There were fewer people with me this time, and I always felt that it was a little greasy than the first time. My companions thought it was still as delicious as the first time, but I felt that it was a little worse than I remembered. Although it was a little worse, it was still delicious. Five people spent 260 yuan and ate a lot of meat. I have to say that the fried duck tongue is really delicious.

I am a local from Leshan and I often eat here. The food is good, fresh, affordable, and especially delicious. I will never want to eat any other fried food after trying this one.

It is a famous internet-famous snack in Daleshan and it tastes good.

My friends, I finally saved up for Leshan and was completely captivated by this vibrant city! Tons of authentic local snacks, breathtaking views of the Giant Buddha, and a fantastic trip for just over 500 RMB per person! This guide is a must-read – just copy it! 📝 🔥 Must-Try Food List (with addresses and prices) ✅ Qiaojiao Beef: Feng San Niang Qiaojiao Beef (289 Jiaxing Road) Average price: 30-50 RMB | The beef bone broth is incredibly flavorful, the beef is tender, and the tripe is crisp and chewy. Dipped in chili powder, it's absolutely amazing! 🥘 ✅ Bobo Chicken: Grandma Ye's Bobo Chicken (No. 41, Dongda Street) Average price: 40 RMB | Spicy red oil/Sichuan pepper double combo, over 100 kinds of skewers, perfect with sago pudding to cool down the spiciness~🔥 ✅ Sweet Skin Duck: Wang Hao'er Ji Liu Niang (No. 306, Jiaxing Road) Average price: 50 RMB | Amber sugar coating so crispy it crumbles, tender and not greasy duck meat, vacuum-packed, perfect as a souvenir🦆 ✅ Tofu Pudding: Jiu Jiu Tofu Pudding (No. 109, Renmin South Road) Average price: 15 RMB | Savory and thick, topped with steamed pork, fried dough twists and crushed peanuts, perfect with beef patties to start your day💪 ✅ Fried Skewers: Yingzi Fried Food (No. 68, Huayuan Street) Average price: 30 RMB | Freshly fried in braising oil, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, pork belly and crispy fish slices are must-orders, super comforting to eat skewers late at night🌙 ✅ Chicken Feet: Hua Jie Chicken Feet on Fu Street (No. 226, South Section of Binjiang Road) Average Price: 25 RMB | The pickled pepper flavor is sour and spicy, while the passion fruit flavor is refreshing and helps cut through the richness. You'll want to take it home after you finish! 😋 ✨ Core Attractions Guide 1️⃣ Leshan Giant Buddha 📍 Address: No. 2435, Lingyun Road, Shizhong District 💰 Ticket Price: 80 RMB (includes Wuyou Temple and Mahao Cliff Tombs) | Half-price Ticket: 40 RMB ⏰ Summer: 07:30-18:30 / Winter: 08:00-17:30 👉 Tips: It's recommended to go early in the morning to avoid the crowds. You can climb the mountain to see the Buddha up close, or take a boat tour for a panoramic view of the giant reclining Buddha – the view is absolutely breathtaking! 🙏 2️⃣ Suji Ancient Town 💰 Free | This thousand-year-old town is incredibly charming. Stroll across ancient bridges, enjoy "Qiaojiao Beef" (a type of beef noodle soup), and try Xu Lianggao (a type of cold rice cake) (around 5 yuan per person). The handmade Lianggao with brown sugar is sweet but not cloying. 3️⃣ Red Houses 💰 Free | The filming location for the movie "The White Olive Tree." Red brick walls and exotic streets make every shot look like a movie still. 🎞️ You'll get amazing photos here in no time! 4️⃣ Pigeon Square 💰 Free (Feeding pigeons costs 2 yuan) | A super relaxing and hidden gem for photos, 100% guaranteed to turn heads with your interactions with the pigeons 🐦 5️⃣ Shangzhongshun Characteristic Street 💰 Free | Amazing atmosphere at night, explore the charming shops and check out the trendy street signs, experience the vibrant nightlife of Leshan 🌃 📌 Useful Tips 🚌 Transportation: City buses cost 2 yuan to reach major attractions, taxis start at 6 yuan, super convenient. 🏨 Accommodation: Choose a hotel in the city center, within walking distance of Zhanggongqiao Food Street, excellent value for money. 💰 Budget: 500-800 yuan per person (including food, accommodation, and transportation), you can eat your fill for 30-50 yuan! ⚠️ Avoid pitfalls: Compare many popular restaurants in Zhanggongqiao, the local favorites are often the most authentic. Leshan truly is a foodie paradise and a hidden gem travel destination! 🌟 No need to rush, take your time to explore and savor the food – that's the right way to experience it! Save up your money and head out, leaving all your worries behind in this culinary capital! 💖 #LeshanFood #LeshanGiantBuddha #SichuanTourism #BudgetTravelGuide #FoodCheckIn

Chengdu-Leshan 2-Day Tour: A Perfect Encounter of Pandas, Delicious Food, and Nature Just finished a two-day in-depth tour from Chengdu to Leshan. This journey was like a meticulously choreographed symphony, with an adorable opening at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a spicy climax at Kaojiang (a famous Sichuan street food stall), and the natural harmony of Leshan Green Heart Park, ending with the smoky finish of Yingzi Fried Food. Every stop made me exclaim: This is the right way to experience a Sichuan-Chongqing trip! Day 1: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding × Kaojiang – A Double Blast of Cuteness and Spicy Flavor Morning: Healing Moments at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding At 8 am, I headed straight to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, located on Panda Avenue in Chenghua District. As the world's largest captive breeding base for giant pandas, this is simply a paradise for "round and chubby" pandas! I recommend entering from the south gate and heading straight to the Moon Nursery and Sun Nursery. The panda cubs are most active in the early morning, munching on bamboo, rolling around, climbing trees… every single one is irresistibly cute! The base's expanded area is also worth a visit. Its 2,535-acre ecological landscape simulates the pandas' wild habitat, with mountain streams, bamboo forests, and tree hollows weaving together a natural painting. If you're lucky, you might even see a panda mother and her cub resting in a tree. Remember to book tickets in advance through the official WeChat account to avoid weekend crowds for a better experience. Evening: A Spicy Feast at Kaojiang After returning to the city from the base, we headed straight to Kaojiang IFS on Chunxi Road for dinner. This spicy grilled fish brand, which has been listed on the Chengdu-Chongqing must-eat list for many years, has won over countless diners with its slogan, "If you don't eat hot pot, eat at Kaojiang." We ordered the signature spicy grilled fish. The recipe using three types of chili peppers and three types of Sichuan peppercorns makes the fish spicy and fragrant, paired with freshly ground black bean curd for a rich and layered flavor. The restaurant also offers seasonal flavors, such as the "Scallion Flavor" for winter, where the refreshing aroma of scallions collides wonderfully with the spiciness. The mascot "Jiangjiang Cat" from Kaojiang is also incredibly cute, and its blind boxes and merchandise are irresistible to young people. Tips: Kaojiang members can queue online to avoid waiting on-site; new members receive coupons upon registration, making it even more cost-effective. Day 2: Leshan Green Heart Park × Yingzi Fried Food – A Perfect Blend of Nature and Local Charm Morning: An Ecological Stroll in Leshan Green Heart Park We took a one-hour high-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Leshan, then a taxi directly to Jiaozhou Green Heart Park. This is the largest urban green heart in a prefecture-level city in China, with a forest coverage rate exceeding 87%, and is known as the "lungs of the city." We rented shared electric bikes and rode along the Green Heart loop. The seasonal floral landscapes—peach blossoms in March, cherry blossoms in April, sunflowers in May—are breathtaking. Along the way, we also encountered the Crested Ibis Garden and the Monkey House, where 15 macaques leaped among the trees, eliciting laughter from visitors. If you enjoy hiking, you can walk along the Lushan Wetland or Hanyun Garden trails to experience the fusion of nature and culture. Tips: The park is open all day and free of charge, but bringing fire is prohibited. Summer evenings are the best time to see fireflies; the trilobite firefly population has been expanding year by year due to ecological improvements, resembling a falling starry sky. Evening: Yingzi Fried Food's Firework Feast For dinner, we went to Zhanggongqiao Food Street, the "cosmic center" of Leshan's cuisine, and headed straight to Yingzi Fried Food's flagship store. This long-established store is famous in Leshan for its unique braising oil and abundant ingredient selection. Pork belly, beef, and small sausages are must-orders. After being fried until golden and crispy, they are brushed with special chili sauce, sprinkled with scallions and cilantro, and one bite is an explosion of spicy and savory flavor on your tongue! For vegetables, we recommend lotus root slices, oyster mushrooms, and corn, which have absorbed the aroma of the braising oil and are even more fragrant than the meat. You can eat your fill for about 40 yuan per person, which is excellent value for money! Tips: Yingzi Fried Food's flagship store opens at 4 pm, and there may be queues in the evenings and on holidays; if you want to avoid crowds, you can go to the flagship store in Shihao Plaza, where the taste is equally authentic. Travel Reflections: A Low-Cost, High-Experience Trip to Sichuan and Chongqing This two-day trip cost us less than 800 yuan per person, yet we experienced Chengdu's adorable animal culture and spicy cuisine, as well as Leshan's natural ecology and vibrant local life. At the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, I understood the profound meaning of "conservation and scientific research"; at Kaojiang (a restaurant), I felt the collision of "tradition and innovation"; at Leshan Green Heart Park, I encountered the harmony of "city and nature"; and at Yingzi Fried Food, I tasted the resonance of "ordinary and delicious". If you also want to take a spontaneous trip to Sichuan and Chongqing, consider this route: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding → Kaojiang → Leshan Green Heart Park → Yingzi Fried Food. Trust me, this journey will make you fall in love with every inch of this land's vibrant life and gentle charm.