Suzhou has a mild climate, lush vegetation, and rich dietary resources. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the aristocrats of the Wu State relied on their abundant products and lived a luxurious life with bells and cauldrons of food and sweet and fat paste. From the Qin and Han Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Suzhou has always been one of the food supply bases for the royal court. Fragrant japonica rice, Sanpo Nuo, Dongting red orange, Nandang lotus root, Biluochun tea, etc. have all become royal tributes, while water shield and sea bass have become homesick for wanderers. , a famous food that he did not hesitate to abandon his official position. Over thousands of years, Suzhou food has formed its unique style. So far, there are ten categories including Suzhou-style dishes, pastries, candies, braised vegetables, preserves, cakes, famous teas, roasted seeds and nuts, special condiments, and special pickles. There are more than one variety, which makes the world say "eat in Suzhou". Traditional dishes such as squirrel mandarin fish, three shrimp tofu, steamed crab, mandarin duck and water shield soup, and Changshu Beggar's Chicken are famous both at home and abroad. The colorful and well-made cakes and candies are closely related to the seasons. According to the "Qingxi Lu" alone, there are as many as 28 seasonal cakes; as for life rituals, such as the baby's full moon, the bride's return to peace, the birthday of the elders, cakes Candy is an indispensable mascot. Suzhou's snacks are also popular among the population. The food and customs hall displays "camel poles", models of Soviet-style kitchens, and small furnishings-cooking utensils, tableware, and kitchen utensils reduced to square inches. And in different seasons, tourists can taste seasonal Suzhou snacks.

The famous Su-style signature dishes include: squirrel mandarin fish, shark's fin in clear soup, eel paste with oil, watermelon chicken, whole chicken with mother oil, Taihu water shield soup, emerald shrimp bucket, lotus stew, etc. Suzhou snacks are also famous all over the world. Dried tofu with honey sauce, pine nut candy, rose melon seeds, shrimp soy sauce, jujube paste sesame cakes, lard rice cakes, etc. are all popular delicacies that you must try.