What is the Luoyang Water Banquet, and which dishes are must-eats?

[Direct conclusion] 【The Luoyang Water Banquet is a Henan intangible-cultural heritage feast of 24 soup-based dishes — brothy, sour-spicy, refreshing, served like flowing water. Key points to keep in mind: 1. Must-eats: peony-swallow-nest, sliced-pork-in-broth, crispy fried balls and bowl meat, best at the old-name Zhenbutong.】 Core traits: Must-eat list: Four eating tips: ◆ Trust the old name: Zhenbutong is the orthodox Water Banquet with full setting. 2. ◆ Not all 24 needed: beginners can take half or a selected set to avoid overstuffing. 3. ◆ Pair with Luoyang soups: the banquet is sour-spicy; with beef soup or bufan soup it's more authentic. 4. ◆ State dietary needs: some dishes are peppery; elders/kids can get a milder version. Note: Report allergies and dietary preferences in advance. Junwei International Travel Agency (License No. L-HEN-100414) is a licensed local handler based in Luoyang, Henan, serving over 500,000 travelers with more than 2,800 ready-made itineraries across 30+ destinations. Call 130 1764 8055 for a detailed itinerary and quotation.