Suzhou: Just Got Here & Already Want Out 🥲
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I'm so spontaneous that I hopped on a trip to Suzhou on the spur of the moment... without doing any research!
Hey everyone who has been to Suzhou, save me! Please recommend the places and foods that you must try – the local flavors are exactly what I am looking forward to!
A few things about my preferences (basically a list of things to avoid):
- I'd prefer to skip those highly hyped "must-visit" hot spots that seem to only serve generic, forgettable food.
- And kindly don't throw in any establishments that are clearly well-advertised, as they usually don't interest me.
The kind of stuff I really want:
- Authentic, down-to-earth, and affordable dining spots often frequented by local gourmands.
- Have heard there are plenty of hidden gem noodle joints or local eateries scattered around the narrow alleys, have any recommendations?
- Unique local street foods; the more unique and unusual looking, the better!
- Like those humble food vendors that look inconspicuous but regularly attract a long line of anxious customers. (Of course, cleanliness will be one thing I would secretly keep an eye out for, hahaha!)
- Also traditional, delicious desserts and pastries that are part of daily life for a local person.
- I've heard that sticky rice-based dumplings from Suzhou are quite renowned, can anyone recommend a trusted brand that's been around for ages?
#Suzhou #SuzhouCuisine #TravelTipsinSuzhou #WeekendGetaway
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The people in Suzhou are incredibly welcoming! Saving this guide for anyone planning a trip to Suzhou in the future.
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Just pulled an all-nighter editing my Suzhou one-day trip video! It's up on my homepage, feel free to check it out, friends. I managed to hit 6 foodie spots and 4 attractions!
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Honestly, any place with a long queue isn't worth it. After waiting for an hour or two, you'll realize the food isn't any better than places without a line. For Suzhou-style noodles, the braised pork noodles are the star. No need to go out of your way to find a specific place; pretty much any noodle shop on the street will do. Just remember this: braised pork noodles should cost around 11-12 RMB. If it's over 15, just leave – it's a rip-off, no doubt. For shengjian bao (pan-fried pork buns), don't bother queuing for Ya Ba; any Xin Zhen Yuan branch will do just fine. For egg pancakes (jidan bing), definitely skip Lao Wang. Besides the long queue, they're incredibly greasy. If you have a sensitive stomach, you'll regret it for days. Instead, take Line 4 three extra stops to Tuanjieqiao for jidan guanbing (egg-filled pancakes). Mung bean soup is an acquired taste. And again, if it's over 15 RMB, just skip it. The normal price range is 8-12 RMB.
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Any recommendations for a Suzhou-style noodle place?
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My itinerary is all about food!
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Go to the Couple's Retreat Garden (Yi Yuan)! Skip the Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuo Zheng Yuan)!!
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What about the Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan)?
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Anyone else traveling solo? I am too. Looking for someone to explore with – I'm a girl, hoping to find another girl to team up with.
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See you today!
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Arriving in Suzhou soon and want to do a Zanhua (hairpin flower) photoshoot. Any recommendations?
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Hey sis, why not a Qipao photoshoot? A Qipao in the gardens is a true Suzhou signature! Pair it with a simple hairpin – it'd look incredibly elegant!
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...So, what's actually fun to do in Suzhou? Why does it have such a huge appeal...?
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Haha, you have to understand how appealing places like Suzhou are, especially to people from the north. That whole 'misty Jiangnan' vibe – who wouldn't want to experience that? Haha!
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Any gals heading to Suzhou around late June or early July?
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Emm, if you don't mind Suzhou's plum rain season, then go for it. Otherwise, you might want to reconsider.
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Honey, I just asked my roommate – hotels in both Suzhou and Nanjing are super expensive!
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Any hotel recommendations?
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I booked mine on Meituan (MT), and it's my favorite guesthouse so far! It has a projector, an iron, and even some workout gear. The only catch is they charge for disposable bath towels, but that's not a dealbreaker.