Cao’s Smoked Ducks

While enjoying the beauty of Mt. Emei and Buddhist culture, the local snacks may also make you impressive. When night falls, the Food Village, at the side of Mt. Emei Grand Hotel in the low-elevation area, is ablaze with lights amidst a hubbub of voices.Malatang (a kind of spicy hot pot), grilled skewers and other dozens of snacks can be found here, satisfying your appetite and feasting your eyes. Among the many snacks, the smoked duck, a very common cold dish has attracted a lot of tourists. The most famous smoked duck in Emei is the Cao’s smoked duck, named after the family name of the cook.

After more than 200 years’ development of Emei smoked ducks, around 100 stalls can be seen in the downtown area. Smoked ducks are rosy, smooth, tender and tasty, with a little smell of smoke.With a lasting scent, a smoked duck is a good match for wine. Anyone who has tasted Emei smoked duck will never forget its taste. It is such an equally famousduck with LeshanSweet-Skin Duck! Smoked and roasted, the smoked ducks are scent but not dry and will not cause internal heat. The scent is special, like that of preserved pork and sauced pork, going well with rice.