Yulin Market Night Food Street Chengdu
Chengdu, ChinaThe most authentic local evening food street in Chengdu, in the Yulin residential district where the city's real residents (not tourists) eat. Dozens of mom-and-pop stands serving spicy rabbit head, cold sesame noodles, grilled skewers, and hand-pulled noodles from 6pm until midnight - the most honest Chengdu food experience.
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Chengdu
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