Guoben Hot Pot

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Guoben Hot Pot is a specialty snack of Diqing. “Guoben” refers to bamboo leaf vegetable in Tibetan, a wild plant that grows in high-altitude regions. To be precise, it is not a traditional Tibetan dish but rather the result of ethnic integration and “mutual learning.” The main ingredients include guoben, potatoes, cooked pork belly, tofu, and soaked starch noodles, along with cooked ham, wood ear mushrooms, and pipa meat. A drizzle of sesame oil adds an aromatic and rich fragrance. It warms the body and provides nourishing nutrition. For the best flavor, this hot pot is traditionally served in copper or earthenware pots.