As Lijiang located in the key traffic site of Sichuan, Tibet and Yunnan(云南Yúnnán), and also as the residence of multi-minorities, the largest feature of Lijiang dining is varied and abundant(something that is abundant is present in large quantities). The tourists of every swarming into Lijiang make it is possible to have even some specialties from abroad. The most famous area of Lijiang for dinning is Sifang Square and its surrounding areas.

The oldest and most traditional with most folk featuring product of Yunnan is Heqing Wine. And Lijiang Baba is now as famous as Heqing Wine. It is a round flour pan cake made of flour, ham scallions or sugar. Lijiang Baba can be described as a kind of deep-fried flour pan-cake stuffed with meat or vegetables.

Lijiang Baba(丽江粑粑Lìjiāng bābā) as a sort of the most popular snack in Lijiang is divided into two categories: the sweet and salty. Both of them are featuring golden color and crispy exterior.