Golden Week, 1–7 October: trains, hotels and Jade Dragon tickets sell out. If you can, start your trip after 8 October. Updated 25 Sep

昭通小肉串

Eat

EatWorth it

Zhaotong small meat skewers, grilled over charcoal and ordered by the dozen

Street stalls, Zhaotong city

The city's defining snack: tiny pieces of pork on thin bamboo sticks, grilled over charcoal and eaten by the handful. Evenings are when the grills come out.

What locals sayMost posts put the skewers at the top of the Zhaotong eating list.
Time
30–60 min · evening
In Chinese
昭通小肉串

Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.