Pingyao belongs to the loess plateau area, so the locals plant wheat, so their main food is wheaten products like noodles and dumplings. Among these simple food or snacks there are many special ones:
Wantuozi: Wantuozi is one of the most popular traditional snacks made of wheat or buckwheat flour. With a fresh and smooth taste, Wantuozi is popular in Pingyao and can be easily found on the streets.
Yam: Pingyao has an abundance of Chinese yams which are rich in protein, starch, and many trace elements like calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Chinese Yam in Honey is a common dish in Pingyao. The steamed Chinese yam block is fried with hot sugar and honey. It tastes sweet, smooth, and soft with a light fragrance of honey and the yam itself.
Beef: Beef became popular in the Ming Dynasty. It is an integral part of Shanxi food culture. What’s different from other areas is that the old ox is the best choice for Pingyao beef. The older the meat, the more delicious the taste.
Yellow wine: This is a low alcohol drink made from yellow sticky rice and wine yeast. If you want to taste it, we recommend a detour to an old shop in Pingyao. The Changshengyuan has been making yellow liquor and pancakes for more than three centuries.