Guilin is a famous city of historical interest at the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The local food of Guilin has strong taste and the color is bright. Stewing and steaming are the common ways of cooking and hot pepper is widely used. Wild plants and animals are often found in Guilin dishes. The most famous dishes include Stewed Clam Chicken and Steamed Mandarin Fish from Lijiang River.
    The folk dishes of Guilin are prepared in special ways that carry strong local flavor. The famous local snack, the Guilin Rice Noodle, is pliable but strong, fragrant and mellow. Also strongly recommended are the Dong Bamboo Shoot Meat, the Miao Bamboo Fish, and the Maonan Roast Pork