Sichuan's hidden gems: the culinary delights of Guangyuan

GUANGYUAN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Guangyuan, in northern Sichuan Province, run through by the Jialing River and its tributaries, nurtures unique cuisines with its pure water. 

Across its streets and alleys, bowls of freshly steamed and sliced cold noodles attract people from day and night. Thanks to the ingredients, the cold noodles boast a robust flavor of rice.

In Jian'ge County under Guangyuan City, Jianmen tofu, a local renowned dish, is made from pure water and local soybeans, and has gained popularity among both local residents and tourists. Chefs here have created various cooking recipes for tofu to express their love for this simple raw material.

Cooked with traditional skills, local dishes in Guangyuan preserve the original flavor of food materials and evoke nostalgia for people working away from home.