LIBAIXIE·SUZHOU

The service is very positive, adding ginger tea and noodles. The crab roe has no fishy smell, and the crab vinegar is just right. The decoration inside the store is very nostalgic.

The taste is good and worth checking in. The environment in the store is really great.

🗺️Just got back from Suzhou! I had a blast! Thanks to my 📝pre-planning guide, I didn't make any mistakes this time! I stayed up all night putting together this Suzhou travel guide, and I'm sharing it with my friends who are going soon. 👭 ✅ 3-Day Suzhou Itinerary: 1️⃣Day 1: Suzhou Museum → Couple Garden → Shantang Street → Twin Pagodas Market 2️⃣Day 2: Hanshan Temple → Xiyuan Temple → Lingering Garden → Tiger Hill 3️⃣Day 3: Fengmen Hengjie → Master of the Nets Garden → Jinji Lake → Oriental Gate ❤️Suzhou Food: 👍Li Baixie Crab Roe Noodles: A friend recommended the crab roe noodles, and it was absolutely worth the trip. 👍Gusu Boat Feast River View Restaurant: Friends who want to enjoy the boat feast need to make a reservation in advance. 👍Wanyuan Suzhou Hot Pot: Beautiful and delicious Suzhou hot pot 👍Tanhua Yijing Jiangnan Cuisine Suzhou Cuisine: Authentic Suzhou cuisine, go early. #What to do in Suzhou #What are everyone doing during the National Day holiday? #Suzhou Food #Suzhou Food & Drink #Complete Travel Guide

I came to Suzhou during the season when river crabs were on the market, and chose this restaurant. I went there with high expectations, but came back disappointed. The food was not tasty, the crabs were not well processed, and the quality of the rice and noodles was not good either. The value for money was too low, and I would not recommend it.

Suzhou Family Banquet Food Guide This restaurant, located on Pingjiang Road, is a collaboration with the Suzhou Cuisine Museum. It also offers Pingtan (a traditional Suzhou storytelling performance) accompaniment, with an average price of about 100 yuan per person. Must-try dishes include: Steamed Taihu Lake Crab (made under the supervision of an intangible cultural heritage organization, the crab meat is fresh and sweet); Squirrel Mandarin Fish (made with fresh Taihu Lake fish, fried and then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce simmered for 3 hours, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside); Braised Eel with Hot Oil (freshly sliced ​​eel, fragrant after being poured over with hot oil); Suzhou-style Dongpo Pork (slow-cooked for 4 hours, rich but not greasy); and Stir-fried Shrimp (freshly peeled and stir-fried, crisp, tender, and sweet). Popular Nearby Attractions and Travel Information Gusu District has a concentration of attractions. It's recommended to travel by subway and on foot. Subway lines 1, 2, and 4 cover most attractions. Below are details of key attractions: Table: Attraction | Ticket Price | Key Features Humble Administrator's Garden | Off-season 70 RMB, Peak season 80 RMB; Night tour weekdays 198 RMB, weekends 228 RMB | One of China's four famous gardens, renowned for its water features. Pavilions and waterside terraces are built along the water, a masterpiece of borrowed scenery art. Lion Grove Garden | Off-season 30 RMB, Peak season 40 RMB | Featuring a maze of artificial mountains, visited multiple times by Emperor Qianlong. The artificial mountains are exquisitely crafted and perfect for exploration. Suzhou Museum | Free (reservations required) | I.M. Pei's final masterpiece, blending modern and classical architecture. The museum houses treasures such as Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain jars. The garden's landscape and courtyards are highly photogenic. Shantang Street | Free | Known as "Gusu's No. 1 Street," it's particularly charming at night when lanterns are lit. Boat tours along the canal are available. Hanshan Temple | 20 RMB Famous for the poem "A Night Mooring at Maple Bridge," the ancient temple is tranquil, and the New Year's bell-ringing blessing activity is particularly unique. The Master of the Nets Garden costs 30 yuan in the off-season and 40 yuan in the peak season; the night garden costs 100 yuan. Small and exquisite, the night tour includes Kunqu Opera and Pingtan performances, showcasing the rich charm of Jiangnan. Three-Day Itinerary Suggestion 1. Day 1: Suzhou Museum → Humble Administrator's Garden → Pingjiang Road (stroll along the ancient street and enjoy a traditional Suzhou feast). The attractions are within a 10-15 minute walk each. 2. Day 2: Lion Grove Garden → Guanqian Street (shopping) → Hanshan Temple. It's a 20-minute walk from Lion Grove Garden to Guanqian Street. From Guanqian Street, take Metro Line 2 and transfer to Line 4 to reach Hanshan Temple. 3. Day 3: Master of the Nets Garden → Shantang Street. Take Metro Line 5 and transfer to Line 2. Enjoy the night view of Shantang Street and take a boat ride in the evening. Other Recommended Restaurants and Drinks in the Area 1. Restaurants: Songhelou (Guanqian Street Branch), a century-old brand, known for its consistently delicious stir-fried shrimp and braised eel; Li Baixie, with its generous portions of crab roe noodles, served with crab vinegar to cut the richness; Gusu Boat Banquet River View Restaurant, where you can enjoy the river view while dining, highly recommended for its osmanthus braised pork and squirrel-shaped mandarin fish. 2. Drinks: Qingnianchun's Biluochun milk tea, a perfect blend of tea and milk flavors; Sanwanchang's "Biluo Zhichun," with its rich flavor from barley popping boba; Wutong Laolao's "Shangshangqian," a new-style Chinese milk tea made with Biluochun tea and fresh milk; and Algebraist's coffee, suitable for tourists who prefer Western drinks. Recommended Accommodation Nearby Attractions 1. Yunxi Yuxiang Private Hot Spring Resort Villa (Pingjiang Road Zhuozheng Garden Branch): 450 meters from Pingjiang Road, perfect for strolling through the ancient street, with free laundry service and smart room control. 2. Ding Family Courtyard (Pingjiang Road Humble Administrator's Garden Branch): Located 490 meters from the core scenic area, this garden-style hotel is pet-friendly and suitable for families. 3. Home Inn Neo (Suzhou University Pingjiang Road Branch): Offers good value for money, with a buffet breakfast and laundry facilities. Multiple attractions are within a 2km walk. Important Notes: 1. Popular attractions such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and Suzhou Museum require advance booking through the "JunDaoSuzhou" platform to avoid entering without a ticket. 2. Parking is limited in the old city area due to traffic restrictions. Avoid driving and choose the subway or cycling instead. 3. Shantang Street and Pingjiang Road are prone to crowd control during holidays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It is recommended to travel during off-peak hours. 4. Suzhou cuisine tends to be sweet. If you do not like sweet flavors, inform the restaurant in advance to adjust the taste. 5. Bring your ID card, student ID, etc., as some attractions offer discounted tickets. Also, bring an umbrella in case of the changeable weather in Jiangnan. #FoodFlavors #RomanticRestaurants #LocalFoodOnlyToEat #TryAuthenticOldBrands #TryAuthenticOldBrands