Datong, a city that makes your mouth linger.

When you visit Datong, you should not only appreciate the "Eye of the Sky" of Yungang and Hangkong Temple, but also appreciate Daoxiao Noodles, mutton offal, bean jelly and coarse grains. Tourists are surprised to find that it is not an exaggeration to call Datong the capital of food. Nowadays, "Datong on the tip of the tongue" has become one of the brand symbols of Datong cultural tourism. 2065438+July 2005, Datong Civic Lecture Hall was fortunate to invite former Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, who enjoyed the reputation of "poet minister" and "iron-mouthed diplomat". Before the lecture, Minister Li praised the food of Datong again. He said, "I have been to so many countries and tasted the delicious food of so many countries. The most delicious thing is the bowl of soup I drank in Datong last night." -triggered a warm applause from the audience. Indeed, eating is famous in Datong. In addition to the splendid ancient civilization treasures and unique coal resources left by our ancestors, the catering industry is a beautiful business card that best reflects the modern civilization and culture of Datong.

Not only in local snacks, Datong does not have its own cuisine, but it is a collection of major cuisines. Its cooking techniques are good at roasting, roasting and stewing, and its taste is biased. There are oily and salty dishes, snacks, specialty dishes and countless coarse grains, with distinctive regional characteristics. The glory of Datong catering industry today is a high embodiment of Datong's historical civilization. The main reasons are as follows: first, the influence of splendid imperial city culture. Being in a region with a mixture of five parties and ethnic groups has created Datong people's tolerant and open-minded character, and also derived an inclusive, simple and practical food culture. Datong, as the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the capital of Liao and Jin Dynasties and the important town of Ming and Qing Dynasties, is an ancient city with multiple historical backgrounds and experiences. Especially in 398, 400,000 immigrants moved to Pingcheng, and the multi-ethnic mixed residence increased the depth and breadth of ethnic integration. The descendants of Datong share the overlapping genetic genes of many nationalities, resulting in the diversity of Datong's dietary tastes. In addition, Datong, the former capital, stubbornly retained its awareness and pursuit of fashion, which made Datong people keep pace with the times and be less conservative in this respect. With the changes of the times, the integration of ethnic groups and the cultural exchanges between North and South, the catering industry in Datong has continued.

Second, a rich economic foundation. Datong has always been an active area of commerce and trade, and people's lives are relatively rich because they don't depend entirely on the weather. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Datong, as a powerful force of Shanxi merchants, accumulated abundant capital. The "Horse Market" in the Ming Dynasty and the "Xikou" in the Qing Dynasty were both in Datong, especially in modern times. As a coal heavy chemical base, Datong's salary level was higher than that of its contemporaries, and miners' income was generally higher. In the past, when life safety was difficult to guarantee, the most real life experience of high-paid miners was probably the money raised in restaurants after work. Wealthy coal bosses promoted the upgrading of Datong's catering industry in the 1980s and beyond, while going to foreign restaurants in the same period may be a luxury enjoyment.

Third, the difference between North and South life. In this land of northern Shaanxi, the grain is cooked once a year, and women basically don't have to work in the fields. Datong women get into the hall and kitchen, which is a model of exquisite life in modern society. This cultural gene, which has been flowing for thousands of years, gives Datong women time to ponder their diet and play tricks on men. The "eight bowls" with rich folk flavor are the specialty of Datong women, and even ordinary oat noodles and potatoes can be carefully prepared, waiting for the men to go home.

Therefore, Datong's food is famous all over the world. Anyone who has eaten in Datong says that Datong rice has "four characteristics"-good food, low price, good environment and high service level. It is said that picky Beijingers are also attracted by Datong's good and cheap food and want to drive to Datong for dinner. In 20 12, 7 catering enterprises in Datong were rated as high-end catering enterprises, including the famous Yungang Jianguo Hotel, Wang Fu Supreme, Yonghe Food City, Yungang Gaomei International Hotel, Fenglinge Hotel, Beidu International Hotel, Howard Johnson Jindi Hotel, Tiangui International Hotel, Waipoqiao Hotel, Guo Bin Hotel, Yanbei Hotel, Haohai Hotel. Besides, the chefs in Datong are also good at recreating local dishes and imported dishes, so that people can taste the local flavor and feel the experience of new tastes. When the catering industry in Datong is booming, restaurants are often packed, especially during festivals. Quite a few hotels have to book wedding banquets one year in advance.

Datong is not only rich in culture but also rich in food. Under the new situation of strict economy and eliminating waste, Datong's high-end restaurants have also put down their airs and taken the people-friendly route, which will also benefit tourists from all over the world, including Datong people, and enjoy Datong cuisine with less money. I believe that Datong cuisine will definitely become the homesickness of diners all over the world. Datong is a city that will make you feel fragrant!