Changzhou belongs to Jiangsu Province and is located in the center of the Yangtze River Delta.

Changzhou is an ancient historical and cultural city with a history of more than 3,200 years. Changzhou is also one of the birthplaces of Yangtze River Civilization and Wu Culture. It was the hometown of Qi and Liang in the Southern Dynasties.

There are many scenic spots and historical sites in its territory, such as the Chinese Dinosaur Park, Play Valley, Spring and Autumn Yancheng, Tianmu Lake, Nanshan, Taihu Bay, Gehu Lake, etc.

Changzhou not only has beautiful scenery, but also has delicious food.

Shrimp cake: Also called Tonggu cake, it is a traditional snack in Changzhou with a history of more than 200 years.

The main materials include raw shrimp meat, flour, etc.

Mix the raw shrimps and flour into a batter, then fry them in an oil pan until cooked, drain and serve.

Its characteristics: golden color, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, fresh and delicious.

Marijuana cake: one of the traditional delicacies with unique Changzhou flavor.

It began during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 150 years.

It is made from pork suet, flour, shelled sesame seeds, white sugar, refined salt and other raw materials through a traditional barrel oven. It has three flavors: sweet, salty, and salt and pepper. It is round or oval in shape, golden in color, crispy and soft,

Structured.

This cake is best eaten hot, as it will affect the taste if it is cold.

Xiaolongbao with crab: also known as steamed buns with crab.

It began during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and was pioneered by the Wanhua Teahouse on the south side of the pontoon along the river in Changzhou.

In fact, it is a kind of soup dumpling.

The filling is mainly pork, plus crab meat and crab roe.

The skin is made of semi-baked powder, which makes the steamed dumplings tough and translucent.

Its characteristics are: thin and transparent skin, rich marinade, and fragrant crab aroma.

Rice dumplings with fermented rice: It is one of the traditional snacks in Changzhou. It is a local custom to eat dumplings during the Spring Festival or Lantern Festival.

More than 100 years ago, a master named Pei Yugao added some fermented rice wine to traditional dumplings. Its characteristics are: overflowing wine aroma and unique flavor.

Crab shell yellow: Crab shell yellow is one of the traditional snacks in Changzhou, commonly known as small sesame cake. The filling of crab shell yellow can be salty or sweet.

The salty ones are usually made with scallion oil, fresh meat, crab powder, shrimp, etc. The sweet ones are usually made with sugar, roses, bean paste, jujube paste and other varieties.

Changzhou Silver Noodles: Silver noodles are one of the famous snacks in Changzhou. They have a history of a hundred years and were founded in Weixiangzhai Noodle House.

Its characteristics are: white as silver and as slender as silk, hence its name.

Changzhou sesame candy: Changzhou sesame candy is a traditional local food.

It is also an intangible cultural heritage of Jiangsu Province.

It began in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty.

Sesame candy is refined from white sesame seeds, white sugar, maltose, flour, osmanthus, orange peel and other raw materials.

Its characteristics are: sweet and crispy, non-sticky, and crunchy.

Three delicacies wontons: Three delicacies wontons are one of the famous dishes in Changzhou. They started in the late Qing Dynasty and have a history of a hundred years.

The big wontons stuffed with three kinds of fresh food in Changzhou are different from those in the north.

The wontons here are relatively large and made with pork, fish, shrimp, onion, ginger, etc. Its characteristics are: the wonton skin is thin and smooth, fresh and delicious, and the soup is clear and delicious.

Tianmu Lake Casserole Fish Head is a traditional dish in Changzhou.

Tianmu Lake is located in Liyang City, Changzhou.

Tianmu Lake's casserole fish head is also called Shahe stewed fish head. It is made of bighead carp head. Its characteristics are: the soup is thick and juicy and rich in nutrients.

Changzhou Dried Radish: It is also one of Changzhou’s famous delicacies, and locals often use it as a side dish with wine.

The method is as follows: local solid carrots are used as raw materials, washed and cut into strips, then dried, then added with appropriate amounts of salt, sugar and various accessories, and carefully pickled.

Its characteristics are: yellow with red in color, salty and slightly sweet, crispy but not spicy, very delicious!

Whether it's a small shop hidden on the corner or a magnificent restaurant.