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Asia China Chongqing Dining Chen Mahua

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Chen Mahua

The guide was updated: 2022-12-23

Mahua is a twisted strip of dough fried in peanut oil. You can try it at Chen Mahua after you visit the nearby Hongya Cave. Beware of the long queues.

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Address: No.88 Jiabin Rd, Chongqing

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Chen Mahua

Chen Mahua

Mahua is a twisted strip of dough fried in peanut oil. You can try it at Chen Mahua after you visit the nearby Hongya Cave. Beware of the long queues.

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