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Generally speaking, I don’t like Yunnan food very much. I just want to try the specialties. But I really like Xizhou Baba. It is the kind of staple food that I am willing to buy for breakfast.
This shop has four flavors in total, two sweet and two salty.
For the salty one, I chose the | Deluxe Xizhou Baba^. It was originally for the meat lover in the family, but everyone liked it after tasting it. The fusion of eggs and noodles feels great.
For the sweet | Traditional brown sugar Baba^ and | Rose bean paste^ are different in style. The latter is more like an ordinary pie, without any special features. I still like the traditional one, which tastes very fragrant when chewed.
《4000 km in one month around Yunnan》 Generally speaking, I don’t like Yunnan food very much. I just want to try the specialties. But I really like Xizhou Baba. It is the kind of staple food that I am willing to buy for breakfast. This shop has four flavors in total, two sweet and two salty. For the salty one, I chose the | Deluxe Xizhou Baba^. It was originally for the meat lover in the family, but everyone liked it after tasting it. The fusion of eggs and noodles feels great. For the sweet | Traditional brown sugar Baba^ and | Rose bean paste^ are different in style. The latter is more like an ordinary pie, without any special features. I still like the traditional one, which tastes very fragrant when chewed.
When you go to Xizhou Ancient Town, you must come and taste the monk baba from Suxiangyuan. There are various flavors. The price ranges from a few yuan to dozens of yuan. It has been on CCTV News. It is a special shooting point. Come to Xizhou, eat baba, and taste the taste of time😄
I was shocked. I queued for 50 minutes to buy a baba. The taste of baba is actually OK, but it's really not worth queuing for so long! This Suxiangyuan is also the most popular baba in Xizhou. There are 4 kinds of baba in total, two sweet and two salty ones. The sweet ones are 10 yuan rose bean paste brown sugar filling and 15 yuan limited edition. I didn't expect that we could buy the limited edition with a daily sales of 40 pieces at 5 pm. The salty ones are 10 yuan scallion meat and 20 yuan deluxe 4-layer meat and egg. We bought a deluxe version and a limited edition. The deluxe version really didn't taste like four layers of meat, it was just a salty pancake with the taste of meat patties and stewed eggs. The limited edition tasted sweet and burnt, but the pancake felt very dry after two bites. Another bad experience is that there are many cars passing by the queue, which keeps interrupting the queue! I don’t understand, isn’t this area of the ancient city closed to traffic?
I was strolling around Xizhou and walked to Sifang Street Square. I saw that Xiangsuyuan and Shangxizhou Posu Baba were doing a great business. The line was long, starting from the Daliu area. I bought a savory deluxe baba for 20 yuan. I should have gotten a sweet one, as it tasted pretty average and didn't have a lot of filling. I felt a bit disappointed waiting in line, but the price was quite high.
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Accommodation: Guesthouse near Pingjiang Road, 70-100 RMB per person/night, walk around the ancient streets Transportation: Bus + rowboat, experience the charm of a water town Highlights: High safety level, suitable for women to stroll alone 🖼️ Itinerary Day 1: Humble Administrator's Garden (less crowded in the morning) → Suzhou Museum (designed by I.M. Pei) Day 2: Pingjiang Road Historic District → Take a rowboat and listen to Pingtan (a traditional Suzhou storytelling performance) Day 3: Explore the Lion Grove Garden's rockery → Jinji Lake Night View Day 4: Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Day Trip (Optional) → Return Trip 🍵 Food Radar Squirrel Fish: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, super delicious sweet and sour flavor Crab Roe Soup Dumplings: Drink the soup first, then eat the filling, 15 yuan/basket Aozao Noodles: Red soup with braised pork, a top choice for breakfast 🌊 Qingdao—The Romance of Sea Breeze and Beer 💸 Budget Reference: 3 days 2 nights ≈ 1300-1800 yuan (Great value for a seaside vacation!) Accommodation: Seaview guesthouse near May Fourth Square or Zhanqiao Pier, 80-120 yuan per person/night Transportation: Public transport + walking, the coastal route is super therapeutic Highlights: Good security, suitable for girls to relax alone 🍺 Itinerary Day 1: Zhanqiao Pier to see the sea → Badaguan Scenic Area for photos → Sunset at the Second Bathing Beach Day 2: Picnic at Xiaomaidao Park → May Fourth Square Light Show Day 3: Try the Beer Museum → Panoramic View from Signal Hill 🦪 Food Radar Spicy Clams: A local favorite, around 30 RMB per person Seafood Platter: Choose a restaurant with fresh seafood, around 80 RMB per person Tsingtao Beer: Perfect with grilled meat, rich and smooth original flavor 💡 Helpful Tips for Solo Travelers 1️⃣ Safety First Choose reputable accommodations and avoid going to secluded areas late at night. Don't wear headphones while walking; wear your bag in front. 2️⃣ Pack Light A backpack and a small suitcase make moving around easier. Bring an octopus tripod for selfies without needing help. 3️⃣ Spending Tips Travel off-peak; fewer crowds at attractions on weekdays. Local snacks + supermarket combos: eat well and save money. 💬 Final Thoughts: Traveling alone is so cool! In these cities, I learned to be at peace with myself, and also encountered many heartwarming strangers and stories. Girls, be brave and set off! The world is friendlier than you think! #RuGe'sJourney #CityHumanitiesNotes #NicheDiscoveryClub