The top ten specialty delicacies in this area include West Lake vinegar fish, dry-fried bells, Hangzhou Pian'erchuan, Southern Song Dynasty Dingsheng cake, Zhiwei steamed buns, Longjing shrimps, West Lake water shield soup, sweet-scented osmanthus lotus root, Song Sao fish soup, and Dongpo meat.

1. West Lake Vinegar Fish: A traditional Hangzhou dish made from West Lake grass carp. It is sweet and sour and has fresh and tender fish meat.

2. Dry-fried bells: Wrap the meat stuffing with tofu skin and deep-fry it until golden brown, with a crispy texture and delicious filling.

3. Hangzhou Pian'erchuan: A classic noodle dish. The main ingredients include pickled vegetables, bamboo shoot slices and lean pork shreds. The soup base is mellow and the noodles are chewy.

4. Southern Song Dynasty Dingsheng cake: a traditional Hangzhou cake with a soft and glutinous texture, red bean paste filling, bright color and auspicious meaning.

5. Zhiwei Xiaolong: A specialty snack in Hangzhou, characterized by thin skin, large fillings and rich soup. The fresh meat Xiaolong is the most famous.

6. Longjing Shrimp: Using Hangzhou Longjing tea and fresh shrimp as the main raw materials, it is fragrant and has a unique taste.

7. West Lake Water Shield Soup: Made from West Lake Water Shield and fish fillets, the soup is clear and delicious, and the Water Shield has a smooth and tender texture.

8. Osmanthus sugared lotus root: A Hangzhou specialty dessert. Glutinous rice is stuffed into lotus root holes and steamed, then topped with osmanthus syrup. It is sweet but not greasy and full of aroma.

9. Song Sao Fish Soup: A famous dish in Hangzhou with a long history. It uses mandarin fish or seabass as the main ingredient. The soup is sour, spicy, delicious and rich in nutrients.

10. Dongpo Pork: A famous dish created by Su Shi (Su Dongpo) during his tenure in Hangzhou. It is fat but not greasy, with bright red color and mellow taste.