Photo shows a variety of local snacks sold in Jinli Pedestrian Street. Jinli Pedestrian Street is one of the oldest and busiest streets in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province. You can get a taste of authentic Chengdu flavor by trying local snacks and specialties.(People's Daily Online/Huang Jin)

In 2011, Chengdu was awarded as Asia’s First City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. From a variety of street foods to special Chuan dishes, food takes a very important role in Chengdu culture.