LínxiàThings to do

Things to do in Línxià

  1. Wànshòu Temple

    If you have a bit of time to kill, this cedar-scented temple extends seven levels up the hillside at the northwest fringe of Línxià. Along the cliffs you can visit other surrounding temples overlooking the city. Take bus 6 to the west bus station and head for the nine-storey pagoda on the ridge located opposite.

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  2. Shuǐquán Cāntīng

    Handily tucked away by the hotel of the same name, this is a good place for a plate of spicy dàpánjī (大盘鸡; chicken with green and red peppers and potato in an oily chilli sauce; medium/large Y50/60); we recommend going for a medium plate unless you have a horse-like hunger or there are three of you. It can be a bit of a wait, but when it arrives the dish is a real feast.

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  3. Beidajie Yèshì

    At this market just west of Zhongxin Guangchang(中心广场; Centre Sq), you can sit down alfresco for lamb kebabs (Y0.70 each) and watch vendors fire up tasty shā guō (砂锅; minihotpots; Y8) on sheets of flame from around 7pm.

    Come evening, street vendors dole out shā guō and hot snacks at other strategically placed main intersections.

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