Xingyi Breakfast & Snacks
兴义小吃
Xingyi is famous for its breakfast culture. Mutton noodles, chicken tangyuan, shuashoutou and gangzi noodles are how locals start their day, and they are must-try flavors for travelers.
Xingyi is counted among Guizhou's 'hometowns of good food,' and its most representative offerings are its breakfasts. Xingyi mutton noodles pair rice noodles with skin-on mutton slices, red chili oil and mutton broth. The soup is fresh and not gamey, and it is often served with a dish of pickles and mint. Chicken tangyuan are savory glutinous rice dumplings filled with chicken, ham and bamboo shoots and served in chicken broth, a specialty that is hard to find elsewhere. Shuashoutou, which means 'broom head', are siu mai shaped like the head of a broom, with glutinous rice and diced meat as the filling. Gangzi noodles are handmade noodles pressed repeatedly with a bamboo pole, giving them a springy, chewy texture, and they are usually served with pork sausage. Other options include Buyi five-colored flower rice, rice cake porridge and egg noodles. Many old shops in the urban core have been operating for decades. It is best to go between 7 and 9 am, since popular shops often have queues. The average price is about 15 to 30 yuan per person. Notes: Xingyi food tends to be spicy, so ask for less spice in advance. Some old shops close in the early afternoon.
Opening hours
Most breakfast shops approx. 06:30–13:00
Nearby sights
- Liu Family Manor, Xingyi
- Malinghe Canyon
- Wanfenglin Peak Forest
- Xingyi National Geopark Museum (Keichousaurus)
- Nahui Village
- Wanfo Temple, Wanfenglin
- Qishe Tea Plantations
- Wanfeng Lake