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It is right outside Linton Road Station on Metro Line 1, with convenient transportation, but I personally don’t think it’s particularly delicious. A pork chop rice has a small pork chop, 35 yuan, and the decoration is more like a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant. I think the price-performance ratio is not as good as Runji.

Suzhou Tourism | 3 Days 2 Nights Suzhou Itinerary: Day 1: Humble Administrator's Garden → Suzhou Museum → Shan Hai Baked Suzhou Home-Style Cuisine → Pingjiang Road → Guanqian Street Day 2: Canglang Pavilion → Xiyuan Temple → Gate to the East → Jinji Lake → Shantang Street Day 3: Lingering Garden → Tiger Hill Scenic Area → Shilu Pedestrian Street → Xi Laoban Suzhou Hot Stir-Fry → Home Gate to the East Off-the-Beaten-Path Tips: The 【Light Balloon-Style High-Altitude Lake View Cafe】 on the 53rd floor of Gate to the East is simply a paradise! Enjoy a 180-degree panoramic view of Jinji Lake, and the afternoon tea is incredibly cost-effective! In the evening, enjoy the Jinji Lake musical fountain while having dinner for under 100 RMB per person – pure bliss! Food Recommendation: 【Xi Laoban Suzhou Home-Style Hot Stir-Fry (Guanqian Branch)】 This is a favorite among locals, specializing in Suzhou-style earthen stove dishes and authentic Suzhou cuisine. The flavors are not as sweet. Crab roe and shrimp vermicelli casserole, steamed pork ribs, and handmade stuffed intestines are must-order dishes. Affordable and delicious, you won't be disappointed! Average price is 60 RMB, super high value! 1. [Shan*Hai*Baked Suzhou Cuisine · Jiangzhe Private Kitchen (Pingjiang Road Branch)] If you want to eat local Suzhou cuisine but don't want anything too sweet, I recommend Shan*Hai Baked. It's conveniently located near the subway station and is a restaurant frequented by locals. Super affordable and guaranteed to please! Average price is around 70 RMB, personally tested and delicious! Snack Recommendations: 1. [Pan Yulin Sweet Rice Porridge] An old man and woman's stall, decades old, they set up shop randomly, but the taste is truly exceptional. 2. [Xiangxin Chicken Feet] Their chicken feet are incredibly delicious, both plump and tender, making you want to eat several. Each bite easily falls off the bone. 3. [Dumb Pan-Fried Dumplings] A long-established shop, there's one on Lindun Road, but if you have time, I recommend going to the original location in Su'an New Village. Reservation Guide: Remember to book your Suzhou Museum 7 days in advance! For popular attractions, also book your entry time slot well in advance during holidays to avoid a wasted trip! #SuzhouTravelGuide #GateToTheOrient #SuzhouFood

Who knows! Suzhou in November and December is a treasure trove! Ginkgo leaves turn golden, osmanthus fragrance lingers, and the key is to avoid the crowds during peak season. This local's secret guide is a must-read! 👇 🍂 Must-Visit Attractions in Autumn and Winter (Less Crowds, Beautiful Scenery) 🌟 Classic Must-Visit Spots (Avoid the Pitfalls Guide) - Suzhou Museum: The pinnacle of aesthetic design by I.M. Pei. Grab tickets 5 days in advance on their official WeChat account! Arrive before 10 am for the best lighting. The museum's prized possession, the Yue ware celadon, is a must-see. - Humble Administrator's Garden: Head there at 8 am! Half the crowds on weekdays. The withered lotus leaves and pavilions in autumn and winter have a unique charm. Don't follow the "guides" at the entrance; explore on your own for a more enjoyable experience. - Shantang Street: Arrive at 6:30 pm to secure a spot for the lights to come on. The moment the lights come on at 7 pm, it's like stepping into another world. We recommend taking a hand-rowed boat to see the night view on both banks; it costs around 50+ RMB per person and is very photogenic. 🍁Autumn/Winter Limited-Time Hidden Gems - Dinghui Temple: Two thousand-year-old ginkgo trees turn completely yellow in November, red walls against fallen leaves, perfect for capturing the Tyndall effect at 9 am, free and not crowded. - Jinji Lake Scenic Area: Rent a bike and cycle along the lake. Jinshuiwan Boardwalk offers stunning sunset reflections of the Gate to the East. In the evening, visit the Danqiqiu Cafe for the musical fountain – the VIP view is amazing. - Feng Menglong Village: Free pink muhly grass fields with purple verbena, wooden boardwalks perfect for photos, and a chance to watch fishermen drying fish adds a touch of local life. 🦀Autumn/Winter Must-Eat Food List Established Restaurants You Can't Miss - Dumbass Pan-Fried Dumplings (Lindun Road Branch): Freshly made pan-fried dumplings burst with juice when you bite into them, paired with a bowl of beef soup – divine! Be careful, they're hot! - Xiyuan Temple Vegetarian Noodles: 5 yuan a bowl of vegetarian noodles is excellent value. Add a spoonful of chili sauce for extra flavor, and petting the temple's cats afterward is incredibly therapeutic. - Rongyanglou (Shantang Street Branch): Avoid the wonton craze! Authentic Suzhou-style wontons for around 15 RMB per person, and the fried dough twists are a must-try. Autumn/Winter Limited Delights - Zangshu Lamb: A must-eat warming dish in December. Choose lamb with skin for hot pot, paired with cabbage and vermicelli—it's incredibly delicious! - Li Baixie Crab Roe Noodles: Crab roe is at its peak in autumn and winter. After mixing, every noodle is coated in roe; paired with a bowl of drunken crab, it's absolutely amazing. - Pan Yulin Sweet Rice Porridge: Sticky red bean dumplings with osmanthus, sweet but not cloying, a bowl of this in autumn and winter warms you to the core. Hidden Gem Restaurant Recommendations - Xi Laoban Suzhou Cuisine: For around 60+ RMB per person, try the "Fish Maw Immortal Chicken," stewed until the meat falls off the bone, and the steamed pork ribs are so fragrant you'll lick your fingers. - Shanhai Baked Suzhou Cuisine: The bullfrog and duck tongue hot pot on Pingjiang Road is incredibly flavorful, the palm-sized prawns burst with juice in one bite, and the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish is both visually appealing and delicious. 🚫Local Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls ❌ Avoid the Humble Administrator's Garden on weekends! It's so crowded you can't take any photos, and the experience is even worse on weekday mornings. ❌ Don't buy any "New Chinese Style" items at tourist attractions! You can find embroidered items for 300-500 RMB at Room 325, Heji Plaza, Lindun Road, and they even offer free matching. ❌ Don't buy books at Eslite Bookstore, just take photos! The prices are higher than online. Just browse the creative and cultural area on the basement level. ❌ Don't eat the "specialty products" sold on Shantang Street! The authentic souvenirs are the Suzhou-style candies from Caizhi Zhai and Jinjin dried tofu. ✨Useful Tips - Transportation: The subway is the best option. Suzhou Station is closer to the city center and much more convenient for getting to attractions than Suzhou North Station. - Clothing: There's a big temperature difference between day and night. Wear a light jacket and long sleeves. Hanfu with a cape is both warm and photogenic. - Accommodation: Choose a chain hotel near Guanqian Street or Pingjiang Road, costing 200-300 yuan per night. Most attractions are within walking distance. Suzhou in November and December offers both the elegance of Jiangnan and the warmth of autumn and winter. Following this guide will ensure a safe and enjoyable trip! #SuzhouTourism #SuzhouAutumnWinterGuide #JiangnanFood #SuzhouTrafficAvoidance #AutumnWinterTravel

#Suzhou Here's a list of Suzhou's best restaurants for you all, organized by street. Feel free to add your suggestions! 🥳🥳 - 1️⃣ Pingjiang Road ✅ Dumb Man's Pan-Fried Dumplings (Thin skin, crispy bottom, pan-fried seam-side down, juicy and sweet meat filling, served with a secret meat jelly and ginger and scallion water, a perfect blend of sweet and savory) ✅ Su Yaxing Literati Suzhou-Style Noodle Shop (Their Three Shrimp Noodles use freshly peeled shrimp meat, shrimp brains, and shrimp roe, piled high and mixed with thin noodles, served with ginger and vinegar to remove any fishy smell, every bite is so satisfying) ✅ Auntie's Chicken Head Rice (Freshly peeled water chestnuts, the first of the Eight Aquatic Treasures) ✅ Zhuolinli Sweet Rice Porridge (Red bean paste with glutinous rice balls, fragrant and pleasant) - 2️⃣ Guanqian Street ✅ Xi Laoban Suzhou Hot Stir-Fry Restaurant (Their specialty is earthen stove cooking, full of smoky flavor, steamed pork ribs are a must-order at every table, and they also have old Suzhou-style rice dishes, the base...) There's also rice crust. ✅ Shan Hai Baked Suzhou Home-Style Dishes in Clay Pot (Butter-baked hairy crab is rich and creamy, and the braised pork trotters and chicken feet are thick and flavorful, perfect with rice; all their dishes are baked in clay pots.) ✅ Huang Tian Yuan Rice Cakes (Osmanthus cake is soft and chewy, and the mint cake is also good.) ✅ Lu Gao Jian (Sweet but not greasy meat sauce.) - 3️⃣ Shantang Street ✅ Zhu Xin Nian Dim Sum Shop (Recommended: fresh meat dumplings; the dumplings are really chewy, and the meat filling is very juicy—delicious!) ✅ Zhao Yuan Zhang Braised Pork Ribs (Signature pork ribs and pork bones are first fried and then braised; the secret sauce is sweet and rich, and the pork trotters are crispy and chewy.) ✅ Qiu Juan Wontons (Shepherd's purse wontons are huge!) ✅ Wan Fu Xing (Suzhou-style pastries, sweet but not greasy.) - 4️⃣ Shi Quan Street ✅ Su Xiang Xing Crab Heaven and Earth Su Shi Noodle Shop (Crab Roe Noodles and Crab Roe and Shrimp Noodles are also classics; the noodles are chewy and the broth is sweet and flavorful. Crab Roe Noodles are perfect for autumn!) ✅ Dudu Dudu Sweet Rice Porridge (The red bean paste is incredibly smooth and creamy, the white porridge is thick and clings to the spoon, and the dried osmanthus flowers sprinkled on top are absolutely divine!) ✅ Shiquan Street Suzhou-style Smoked Fish (Crispy fried and coated with sweet sauce, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside) - 5️⃣ Fengmen Heng Street ✅ Old Stall Fried Fish (Freshly fried grass carp chunks, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, drizzled with a secret sweet sauce, a classic way to enjoy it with first-broth noodles) ✅ Jiang Ji Pork Ribs (Thick-cut pork ribs larger than your palm, coated in egg wash and fried until golden brown, seasoned with salt and pepper, tender and juicy) ✅ Zhao Tianlu Fried Rice Dumplings (A century-old brand, the glutinous rice dumplings are fried until crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with juicy meat filling, a perfect blend of sweet and savory) ✅ Shen Ji Green Rice Dumplings (Handmade freshly wrapped green rice dumplings) ✅ Red bean paste/salted egg yolk filling, soft, chewy, and fragrant. ✅ Hengjie Donkey Roll (glutinous rice roll wrapped in soybean powder, filled with red bean paste or sesame filling, soft, chewy, and sweet) - 6️⃣ Pishi Street ✅ Meiweizhai (Signature dishes include braised eel in soy sauce and braised pork belly, rich and flavorful, showcasing the authentic Shanghai style) ✅ Xujiamen Fermented Rice Cake (Fermented rice is used to make the dough, with a sweet and refreshing mint/rose filling, best enjoyed hot) ✅ Mantanghong (Handmade steamed buns, soft and chewy, brown sugar steamed buns, sweet but not greasy) ✅ Yang Zhaodi Pastries (Red bean and lard cakes with distinct grains, still soft and chewy after re-steaming) - 7️⃣ Oriental Gate Afternoon Tea ✅ Danqiqiu Lakeside Cafe & Western Restaurant (180-degree view of Jinji Lake) - Suzhou is really delicious! Feel free to add more suggestions! #SuzhouFood #SuzhouTourism #TravelGuide #SuzhouFoodGuide #SuzhouFoodRecommendation #SuzhouFoodCheckIn #SuzhouTourism #SuzhouTravel

Suzhou Travel Guide | Two-Day, One-Night Itinerary - No Detours 🎉 💖Itinerary: Day 1 Morning 🌞: Humble Administrator's Garden Noon 🍲: Visit Suzhou Museum (7-day advance reservation required). Afternoon 🖼: Stroll along Pingjiang Road Evening 🌆: Explore Shiquan Street Dinner 🏮: Visit Guanqian Street and try Xi Laoban Suzhou Hot Pot (Guanqian Branch) Day 2 Morning 🌳: Canglang Pavilion Noon 🙏: Eat vegetarian noodles at Xiyuan Temple Afternoon 🌉: Visit the Gate to the Orient (and take photos overlooking Jinji Lake from the upper floors) Dinner 🏙️: Stroll along Jinji Lake and visit Shantang Street - Gate to the Orient Off-the-Beaten-Path Photos TIPS: 🌟Don't just take tourist photos downstairs! Go upstairs and take photos at the 【Fresh | Balloon | High-Altitude Lake View Cafe】🏙️ on the 53rd floor of the Gate to the Orient – ​​it's absolutely stunning! Enjoy a panoramic 180-degree view of Jinji Lake, and the afternoon tea is incredibly cost-effective! In the evening, savor a Western meal while watching the Jinji Lake musical fountain – pure bliss! - 🍱Recommended Dishes: 📍【Xi Laoban Suzhou Cuisine - Home-Style Stir-Fry (Guanqian Branch)】 High-quality stir-fries at a great price, Suzhou home-style dishes are a must-try, only 60 RMB per person. The steamed pork ribs are incredibly tender and delicious! The unique earthen stove cooking method gives the intestines a distinctive aroma; the crab roe and shrimp vermicelli casserole is bursting with flavor, offering exceptional value – everyone who sees it will say "juicy!" - 📍【Shan Hai Baked Suzhou Cuisine - Jiangzhe Private Kitchen (Pingjiang Road Branch)】 Carefully simmered in a clay pot, bursting with the aroma of home cooking 🔥. 💸Only 70 RMB per person. The Huadiao plum-flavored shrimp 🦐 are as big as a palm, with firm and bouncy meat; the bullfrog and duck tongue stew is very generous in portion, the bullfrog is tender and the duck tongue is crisp and tender; the braised pig's trotters and chicken feet are soft and chewy, and the chicken feet fall off the bone with a suck, full of collagen. Authentic Suzhou home-style delicacies at reasonable prices. - 🍱Snack Recommendations: 📍【Pan Yulin Sweet Rice Porridge】 An old man and woman's stall, decades old, they only set up shop occasionally, but the taste is truly unbeatable. 📍【Xiangxin Chicken Feet】 Their chicken feet are very delicious, both plump and tender, making you want to eat several, each bite easily falling off the bone. 📍【Dumb Man's Pan-Fried Dumplings】 A long-established shop, there's one on Lindun Road, but if you have time, I recommend going to the original shop in Su'an New Village.