Huishan ancient town has a long history and is an open-air museum of Wuxi culture. There are many scenic spots in Huishan ancient town, each with its own characteristics, which is well worth visiting. What are the special specialties of Huishan ancient town? The following small series will introduce it to you. Come and have a look together. Cuisine in Huishan Ancient Town

Huishan Crispy Cake

It is said that this kind of cake was first introduced to Huishan Ancient Town by court chefs in the Southern Song Dynasty. Its characteristic is crispy, and its taste can be divided into sweet and salty. The baked crisp cake is sprinkled with sesame seeds, which is crispy and attractive.

Huishan bean curd flower

This is a traditional snack in old Wuxi. Bean curd with brine is heated and becomes instant bean curd. Before eating, put laver, dried shrimps, pickled mustard tuber on the bean curd, and add a few drops of soy sauce boiled by indigenous methods, so that it will be delicious. A bowl of tofu pudding with a shortcake can basically be eaten as a lunch. Specialty

Huishan clay figurine

The most famous handicraft product in Wuxi is Huishan clay figurine, which was first recorded in written history in the Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that it is related to Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. When it was brilliant, Huishan ancient town, straight street and horizontal street on the street were all workshops for making clay figurines.

The raw material of Huishan clay figurine is taken from the black mud at the foot of the northeast slope of Huishan Mountain, about one meter below the ground. Because of its fine and soft mud, it rubs without lines, bends continuously, dries without cracks, and has strong plasticity, it is very suitable for kneading plastic. Huishan clay figurine's finished product is famous at home and abroad for its full shape, smooth lines, bright colors and concise form, and exquisite craftsmanship. In 26, Huishan clay figurines were selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists.