Jiangsu, this rich water town in the south, is not only famous for its beautiful gardens but also nurtures countless mouthwatering specialty foods and exquisite crafts. For travelers, what they bring back home is not just local specialties but also a piece of Jiangnan culture.
1. Yangcheng Lake Crab:
"If Yangcheng crabs don’t taste great, why live in Suzhou in this lifetime?" — this line really highlights the supreme status of Yangcheng Lake crab in the culinary world. As Jiangsu's most famous aquatic specialty, Yangcheng Lake crab is renowned for its unique appearance of "green back, white belly, golden claws, and yellow hair" and its deliciously rich taste.
2. Dongting Biluochun:
As one of China’s top ten famous teas, Dongting Biluochun carries a thousand years of Tea Culture history. This Green Tea, produced in Taihu Dongting Mountain in Suzhou, is famous for its four beauties: beautiful shape, bright color, rich aroma, and mellow taste.
Suzhou embroidery, one of the four famous embroidery styles in China, is an ancient embroidery art passed down in the Suzhou region for thousands of years. It is known for its delicate needlework and elegant colors and is hailed as the "pearl of the East."
These three specialties each have their unique charm, offering delicious treats for the palate and artistic pieces to enrich the soul. Bring them along to make your Jiangsu trip a more lasting memory.
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