The tour mentions "local lunch"—what kind of dishes will we have?

Suzhou’s lunch will feature fresh, seasonal flavors! Vegetarian options: Buddha’s Delight (mixed mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots in soy sauce), stir-fried water chestnuts (crunchy, lightly sweet), and silk noodles with vegetable broth. Non-vegetarian: Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish (sweet-sour sauce, a Suzhou classic) and braised pork ribs (mildly sweet). Chefs are happy to reduce sugar—just tell our guide, who’ll communicate your preference. Dishes balance sweet with umami, so even less sweet versions taste authentic.