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Sweet & Sour CHINESE Street Food on Shantang Street  Silk Factory Tour | Suzhou, China

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ENDLESS Chinese STREET FOOD Tour - Beef Rolls, Five Layered Pork, Slippery Wontons | Hangzhou, China

After arriving in Hangzhou, China, I met up with my friend Jamie, the owner of UnTour Food Tours, who took me on a sneak peak of their newest Hangzhou tour!

First up was a traditional pancake that contains preserved mustard greens, green onions, and minced pork! It was served steaming hot and had lots of delicious, flaky layers. All it needed was some sauce!

Next, we had beef rolls wrapped in tofu skin at a Muslim snack shop. The beef was bursting with five spice flavor. It was so different to anything I’d had in China so far! The layers of tofu skin and spices complemented the juicy beef!

We briefly stopped at the Phoenix Mosque, one of the four largest mosques in China, before visiting an open-air wet market, where we saw bamboo shoots, razor clams, freshwater eels, and dried meat! The dried meat looked so delicious!

After trying a clear, watery, and floral honey, we bought a spicy pancake-like dish and saw some baijiu, a fermented alcoholic drink that has an alcohol content above 20%. It cost about $2 U.S. for 500 mL!

The pancake was almost like a Chinese pizza that had been cut into squares. It came slathered with a flavorful, glazy, red sauce. I loved the contrast created by the sesame seeds!

After a walk along a pedestrian-friendly street, we visited a multigenerational pickle shop! The aroma inside was very potent. We bought a flowering herb called Solomon Scroll that looked almost like a worm as well as a pickle that contained daikon, ginger, and cucumbers.

Then, we had slippery pork wontons, which were super thin and paper-like and served in a soup! They evaporate in your mouth and slip right down your throat! Next was an insanely tender and juicy Hangzhou specialty called Beggar’s Chicken, which is wrapped in a lotus leaf, covered in mud, and baked, as well as delicious, al dente noodles with sliced bamboo and pickled mustard greens.

After our meal, we flew down an ancient street lined with stores, restaurants, and souvenir shops to get to a traditional medicine shop selling huge mushrooms, ginseng, and other traditional medicines. The building gave me a real feel of China from centuries ago!

Up next was a hike to work off our meal! We headed up a hill to get to the Medicine God Temple at the top. You pray to the medicine god if you’re sick. Inside the temple is a tea house where I was treated to epic views of the city and the massive West Lake! It almost reminded me of Bosnia!

There, we tried Dragon Well tea, the most famous green tea in the world. As we sipped out tea, we also tried pickled daikon radish, which was really refreshing! Then was the Solomon’s Scrolls, some sweet rolls, and dried ginger, kumquats, and plum. They were so good! We finished up with a strong Chinese fruit wine!

Then we headed through the garden and made our final stop at a traditional Hangzhou snack shop, where we tried more local specialties, including fava beans, a caramelized pork belly with a red sauce, and glutinous and sweet rice balls.

The fava beans reminded me of edamame and had dried chilies in them. The caramelized pork belly was super thick and fatty and unbelievably tasty with the sauce. The soup was like a sweet egg drop soup with rice balls. It wasn’t my favorite, but only because I’m not really a sweets guy.

Wow! What an incredible food tour. I have to thank Jamie and UnTour Food Tours for showing me around Hangzhou and giving me the opportunity to sample so many local favorites. I had such a great time!

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Chinese STREET FOOD Breakfast Tour of Huanghe Road - Buns, Dumplings & Jiangbing | Shanghai, China

In April of 2019, I had the pleasure of taking my second trip to China. For ten incredible days, I explored the wonderful world of Chinese culture, history, and cuisine in the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. It was such an amazing trip and I’m so excited to finally start dropping this series!

My first full day in Shanghai began bright and early in the morning with a street food breakfast tour of Huanghe Road, the main street food road in the city. It’s centrally located and is just two blocks from my Airbnb! I love Chinese food so much and had an amazing time exploring this city with my dad back in 2015. Now I was doing it solo! Come along with me as I eat some yummy Chinese street food!

The laws in China have changed since my last visit; street food isn’t really allowed anymore due to sanitation concerns. So instead, you get the “street food” from hole-in-the-wall spots along the road. There are so many places to get delicious food and pedestrians eating as they go. I even got some advice on where to get a good bun from a passerby!

I bought a bun at a spot with about 20 different varieties, set up my camera on a scooter, and dug in. It was a soft and juicy pork bun. There was a delicious, sweet and spicy sauce inside. It only cost me two Yuan (about $0.29 U.S.) and was super filling! It was so good that I went for another bun. This one was more of a dumpling and contained sticky brown rice and herbs. It was so different and was very different. It also wasn’t spicy!

I kept my eyes peeled for the Chinese pancake dish I loved on my first trip as I continued on. I found them just barely off the street in another small restaurant. The dish is called jianbing and is a savory crepe with eggs, crackers, pickled vegetables, and hoisin sauce. They’re only available until 11 a.m. I love this dish so much. I had it every day when I cam here with my father.

It was spicy and sweet, with a runny egg running through it. The scallions were amazing and I loved the crunch. It was almost like a Chinese dosa! This might be my favorite pancake or crepe dish of all-time! It was so filling!

Right across the street is a spot making scallion pancakes. Even though I was getting full, I had to try this. They also make chive egg pancakes and leek egg pancakes here. I watched them pan-fry the pancakes and then bake them afterward. My scallion pancake was super crispy. It was an overload of scallions! The dough was crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. It was so freaking delicious!

I went on the hunt for some soup next. I wanted something different from all the carbs I’d had already. I had to look for it, but it was difficult because you need someone who speaks Mandarin with you, otherwise it’s easy to get lost in Shanghai.

I found the spot I was looking for and ordered 12 shrimp and pork dumplings. It cost me 28 Yuan, or a little over $4 U.S., plus another 8 Yuan for some seaweed and egg drop soup. You eat the two together!

The soup came super hot and steamy. I loved the aroma. The seaweed was crunchy and thick. It had a briny taste like the ocean. I added some chili for some spice. I got the 5 out of 10 in terms of spice level. Then I dipped my shrimp dumpling in the soup. It was so hot, so I had to wait!

I dipped the dumpling in some soy sauce with chili flakes. The dumplings are soupy inside and so good! The pork dumpling was good, but I preferred the shrimp! The soup was perfect for this chilly day.

I was so full, so I took a break from eating and headed over to Nanjing Road. Lots of people were out and about and there aren’t many cars. I recommend people stay around People’s Square in Shanghai. It’s centrally located and is so close to street food, which costs much less than the food you’d get at a hotel!

Nanjing Road is the principal shopping and food street here. There are lots of eateries and stores like Adidas, Tiffany, Pandora, and more. I visited the Avengers: Endgame display again with the faces made of Legos and the Thanos statue.

I found traditional Chinese outfits for each of my daughters for 89 Yuan each, or about $13 U.S.

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Multi-Regional CHINESE FOOD TOUR at Night - Cantonese, Shanxi, Sichuan & Ningbo | Shanghai, China

When I traveled to China for the second time in four years in April of 2019, all of the memories I made with my dad during our 2015 trip to the country came rushing back to me. The sights, the smells, and definitely the flavors. Together, those three, along with the rich history and culture, make China a must-visit destination for all travelers. I’m so excited to share my Chinese adventures with you!

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After roughly 24 full hours in Shanghai, my first full day in the city continued into the night with an incredible multi-regional Chinese food tour with my new friend Li from UnTour Food Tours. They do really intimate tours in Shanghai and Beijing, so check them out when you visit!

We started with a Chinese version of a pulled pork sandwich. It’s made with a crispy bread and pork belly, pork fat, and pork skin. It was like a pork bun in sandwich form. It was sweet and savory and both crispy and soft. I loved the five layers and how juicy and tender it was! There are also lamb and beef versions!

Then we headed to a Hong Kong-style café. It’s Cantonese food, which is very different from Mandarin. This place had lots of neon lights and had a diner-like feel. The food has a British feel to it because Hong Kong was ruled by the British.

We started with some locally-brewed rice wine and a draft beer. We also got a pineapple bun with no pineapple, beef rice noodles, roasted pork and duck, and yellow mustard and plum sauce. The rice wine was like a plum-like sake!

The pork belly with yellow mustard was fatty, crispy, and juicy. The duck had nice skin and a great glaze. It was also super fatty and tender! I loved the beef noodles with sprouts and onions, which had a nice sauce. Next was the pineapple bread, which didn’t contain pineapple, but had butter in it. It was sweet with a layer of sugar on top and there was a nice layer of butter in the middle!

After a few more glasses of rice wine, we headed out and grabbed some Ningbo food. We got some Chinese moonshine, called sunshine! It was called the “Strong Aroma.” It definitely had a strong smell. It was super strong, but I wanted more!

Next was the Tsingtao white beer, which I liked it a lot. It almost tasted like bubblegum!

Then we got two dishes: a crispy bamboo that was moist in the center, and fish with seaweed. I loved the seaweed. It was crispy and salty and melted in my mouth. You need to chew it well so you don’t get any bones stuck in your throat!

Next was sticky rice cake with a type of vegetable and bamboo shoots. I’d never had it before, but it was a nice mixture! Then was more super strong alcohol before we headed back out!

Next was a Sichuan spot. I could smell the pepper before I got there. We started with the rabbit head. You have to pull the jaws apart. It still contains the eyes and the brains!

You wear gloves to eat it. I broke the jaw and went with the tongue first. It was crunchy and a little spicy. Then I went for the cheeks. It was so good! It numbs your lips and tongue. The eyes were an explosion of flavor. It was almost like eating wings. This was real spice!

Beer was next, followed by Sichuan wontons and dry noodle with peanuts, pickled vegetables, and minced pork. The wontons contained some spice but wasn’t too spicy. I could feel the heat on my lips and reminded me of the dry ramen I’d had in Japan.

Then was green powder, which is a spice that’s found in Sichuan food. It’s fragrant, and then you take a pinch and put it in your mouth. It’s called the numbing spice. It made my tongue and lips go numb!

Finally, we went to a Shanxi-style diner. We got Chinese asparagus lettuce, which is crunchy and refreshing. Then was the xiaolongbao, a type of soup dumpling. There’s hot soup inside. Li taught me how to eat it without burning my mouth. I slurped the soup and dipped it in the vinegar. It was fantastic! I finished up with the butter fried pastry, which was sweet and crispy and very buttery!

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Chinese STREET FOOD Tour of Hefang Street + Wushan Night Market | Hangzhou, China

My second day in Hangzhou, China continued into the evening as I went on the hunt for some dynamic street food in the old town! I headed over to Hefang Street, a pedestrian-only street that has lots of shops, restaurants, live musicians, and my favorite: street food!

Hefang Street wasn’t far from my Airbnb. The street was the main reason why I chose that apartment! The area is very touristy but it’s also a must-visit!

I tried some snacks with peanuts and black sesame. I also saw vendors mixing tea leaves. Hangzhou is the tea capital of China, and China is the tea capital of the world! On the street, you’ll also find a huge, gold laughing Buddha, which is pretty amazing!

There were even vendors making silver bracelets, others making T-shirts, some selling ice cream, and more.

As I searched for the good street food, I tried some baijiu, a type of Chinese alcohol. It was really good but really strong. I also tried some peach flower flavor and a yellow one. The woman let me try just about every variety, including a delicious rose flavor and a peach flavor.

Then, I finally found some food! They were skewered meat and vegetables. I was given 6 sticks for 9 Yuan, or only $1.31 U.S. I started with some moist, black mushrooms and moved on to some tasty fish balls with a little bit of spice and sweetness.

Then I tried a skewer that could have been chicken and some wild mushrooms. I followed that with pork and some wontons that were soft on the outside and chewy on the inside. They were damn good!

The place was super crowded and I didn’t see much street food even though I had seen some earlier. But I did find some beef and pork jerky. The beef jerky was next level and full of spice! The beef was better than the pork and it was so spicy! It was some of the best beef jerky I’d ever had!

Then someone let me try a durian cake that was so good! I found a bakery and tried a mochi with a biscuit around it and lots of other snacks! There was also some amazing green tea!

I saw some colorful umbrellas that I thought about getting for my kids. There were some stands with long lines, which means the food must be good, but I didn’t have time to wait, so I continued on. Then I found a guy who was blowing glass into the shapes of different animals including monkeys, chickens, dogs, chickens, dragons, and turtles!

I found a guy painting some incredible masks and found a really beautiful one for 400 Yuan. I collect masks, so I was really excited to find some that were being made right in front of me! It was bright and colorful!

I continued my search and found a food court with lots of different options including noodle bowls, pancakes, dumplings, and more! There were even insects, centipedes, and seahorses!

I went for some tofu steaks, which cost 10 Yuan, or about $1.45 USD. It was really nice and spicy with chili flakes! The vendor added extra chilies for me, which made it even better! There were radishes and chives in it as well. It was so freaking good and so nice and soft!

I also found some beef on a stick, which only cost me 5 Yuan/$0.73 U.S. for 1 skewer. I loved the spices. The beef was chewy and tender! Then I took a selfie with a fan!

Then I headed over to Wushan Night Market. Even though I had already bought everything I wanted, I still wanted to check it out! After a 25-minute walk, I came across the stalls. There are 400 vendors selling iPhone cases, hats, jewelry, bags, and more. It reminded me of the Sunday night market in Chiang Rai, Thailand!

There were lots of knockoff products, which I’m not a fan of! There were endless stores. I saw some Buddhas and even a vendor doing manicures!

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Chinese STREET FOOD Breakfast Tour in Hangzhou + BULLET TRAIN to Shanghai | Hangzhou, China

My final day in China started off in the city of Hangzhou, where I set off early that morning to find a delicious Hangzhou-style breakfast! I couldn’t wait to fill up on more amazing, local food before I had to leave for Shanghai!

My street food search began in the old town near Hefang Street, a pedestrian street where you can find tons of restaurants. I found a Middle Eastern restaurant where they were making kulcha, a type of flatbread that I had tried in Amritsar, India!

This kulcha contained black sesame seeds, spring onions, and more! It was very thin and crispy and had a light and airy texture. The black sesame was very unique and almost gave it a chocolatey flavor! And because Hangzhou is the green tea capital of China, I had to have some! The tea and kulcha together cost 6 Yuan/$0.87 USD!

Then I found another spot selling thick, fluffy, biscuit-like cake. It was very dense and contained egg, onion, and maybe custard. It was crispy on the bottom and very sweet!

Then I headed over to one of my favorite spots to get a tofu sandwich. On the way, I passed souvenir shops, tea places, and a pharmacy. There are jerky kiosks on the street as well as shoe stores and a McDonald’s. The street is called Royal Street and it has an ancient stream going down the middle of it!

I passed through the gate, which served as the entrance to the old town when Hangzhou was the capital of China.

I ordered a thin crepe with spring onions and tofu. It was almost like a panini and was so crispy and flavorful! The spicy sauce provided a nice contrast to the sweet sauce. I was in tofu heaven!

I also ordered some wonton soup. They were almost like the slippery wontons I’d had a couple of days earlier. There’s a dense piece of pork in the middle, but the wonton wrapping around it slips right down your throat. The best thing about this place is that there were only locals there. I was the only Westerner! My crepe and wonton soup came to just 15 Yuan/$2.18 USD.

After that, I headed back to the gate and went inside, where there is a little museum with paintings and a diorama that shows what Hangzhou looked like when it was the capital of China. It was the biggest city in the world at one point and even amazed Marco Polo!

Then I headed back to my apartment, grabbed my bags, and headed to the train station. I recommend getting to the train station an hour before your train. I was a little behind schedule because I wanted to double- and triple-check that I had everything.

The train station is so big, it looks like an airport! After I got my ticket and passport, I went back upstairs and went through security. The station was super futuristic with lots of shops and restaurants. It felt like I was in a spaceport! There are even arrows on the floor that direct you to drinking water and the bathroom!

The business class lounge was super nice, with lots of snacks and drinks. The ladies there were really friendly! I tried a Chinese drink that turned out to be cold lychee juice! One of the ladies walked me straight to my gate and got me to the front of the line.

I arrived at the platform and boarded my train. This business class was large and had reclining seats with a TV and a tray table. There are thousands of bullet trains that connect Chinese cities. It’s the fastest way to travel; driving between Hangzhou and Shanghai would take 3-5 hours!

It only costs 210 Yuan/about $30 USD for a 45-minute ride. I loved watching the countryside go by. I was given a gift that contains chocolate, raisins, peanuts, biscuits, gummies, and braised beef!

After 45 minutes, we were back at Hongqiao Station in Shanghai!

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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last decade, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,000 destinations in 73 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube Channel, travel blog, and social media sites.

I focus a great deal on food and historical sites, as you probably have seen! I love to experience the different flavors that each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining. I’m also passionate about learning about the local history and culture.

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ULTIMATE Shanghai STREET FOOD Breakfast Tour in French Concession | Shanghai, China

I love China. I first visited Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai back in 2015 with my father. I fell in love with the food, culture, and history then, so I jumped at the chance to go back in April of 2019. This time, I visited Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou for a deeper dive into this unique place. I can’t wait to share it all with you!

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On the morning of my second full day in Shanghai, I met back up with my boy Li from UnTour Food Tours. He took me on a mouthwatering street food breakfast tour! Come along with us as we explore more of Shanghai!

We started by watching people do tai chi in a park in the center of the former French Concession.

From there, we stopped at an old-school diner-like eatery with communal seating. We got 4 dishes, including soymilk; a sticky rice ball with shredded pork, duck egg, and vegetables; an oily Chinese churro; and a sweet Chinese flatbread.

I dipped my churro into the soymilk at first. It tasted like the churros in Spain, except without sugar. Then I tore up the rest and let it soak up the milk. It was fantastic!

Next was the dense sticky rice ball, which contained lots of spice, egg, and pickled vegetables. It was really filling!

I finished up with a bite of the crispy, biscuit-like flatbread. It was delicious, but I held off on the rest.

I watched them prepare and fry the churros outside. There were also fried empanada-like dumplings!

Next, we visited a hole-in-the-wall restaurant for a thick, savory, seven-layered pancake with a sweet, red chili sauce. It looked like a dish I’d had in Greece. I loved the crispiness on the outside and softness on the inside. The sauce was really rich and had some spice that snuck up on me!

Our next spot at least 20 varieties of sweet and savory buns for 2 Yuan/roughly $0.30 each. There was a long line, so we’d come back later.

Then, we grabbed my favorite Chinese breakfast food, jianbing. It’s a type of crepe that contains egg, vegetables, a cracker, and sweet and spicy sauces. It was packed with flavor and had a great balance between sweet and spicy! I loved the cilantro!

Next was shepherd’s purse and pork wontons. It contained a delicious soup and was topped with spring onions. It was so juicy and delicious!

Then I had a pot sticker containing soup and sesame oil. You take a nibble and suck the soup out because it’s so hot. The soup inside was so good! I added some chilies and waited for it to cool off. I loved it, especially the crispy bottom!

We also had two steamed buns: one with black sesame and one with egg custard. The black sesame almost tasted like chocolate while the egg custard was super sweet. I liked the egg custard more.

We were getting full, so we took a break from eating. Outside, I watched them prepare the pot stickers and grabbed some coffee. I got a cold brew with coconut water, which was so different and tropical. I loved the natural sweetness!

Then, we saw some lane houses, which are have black gates, huge frames, and courtyards. There were lots of different architectural styles in the area. They were beautiful!

Next, we passed through a popular wet market, an open supermarket where they sell lots of veggies, meat, poultry, and seafood. Then it was time for some hand-pulled noodles, which are always a spectacle!

Our next spot was a 24/7, family-run restaurant. The noodles were covered in a sticky sauce. I added some chili sauce, which was pungent but not too spicy. So good! They were some of the best noodles I’ve ever had!

Next was a tofu bamboo stir-fry with green pepper red onions. It consists of soymilk skin, which has a texture similar to bamboo. I loved the peppers!

Our final dish was xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, at Loushi Dumpling Shop. They contain ginger. You dip them into black rice vinegar, nibble a corner, and suck out the soup so it doesn’t burn your tongue. They were amazing, but I was so full!

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Chinese BULLET TRAIN Business Class REVIEW to Shanghai + Chinese Food Lunch | Suzhou to Shanghai

In April of 2019, I spent twelve incredible days exploring China after I booked a one-day job there. I had the time of my lie experiencing the amazing people, food, culture, and history of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. It was a trip I will never forget and I’m so excited to share it with you!

On the afternoon of my fifth day in China, I arrived back in Suzhou after a day trip to the water town of Tongli in the morning. From Suzhou, I needed to head back to Shanghai. Come along with me as I have some outstanding Chinese food, take the bullet train back to Shanghai, and review its business class along the way! Let’s go!

The bullet train is the fastest and most affordable way to get to Shanghai from Suzhou. The ride only takes 22 minutes and travels at about 217 miles per hour! There’s a train every 20 minutes.

I arrived at Suzhou Station, one of the two station options in Suzhou. If you’re a foreigner, you have to wait in line with your passport in order to buy a ticket. It costs 128 Yuan/roughly $18.58 U.S. for Business Class, roughly 80 Yuan/$11.61 U.S. for First Class, and about 40/$5.81 U.S. for Second Class.

I got a 2 p.m. Business Class ticket to Hongqiao Station in Shanghai. My friend Peter helped me out. I had an hour and 6 minutes to get a meal and relax. We headed through the huge arrival terminal. There were lots of fast food options, but I went for some Chinese food at Fan Dumpling.

I got a set menu for 45 Yuan/$6.53 U.S., which included veggies with mushrooms, a spicy egg drop soup, and shrimp dumplings. Other people were eating dumplings around me and they looked so good!

I dove into the vegetables, which were very light and contained cucumber and a slimy mushroom. It was really good and so fresh! It had lots of Chinese flavors and the combination between the cucumbers and mushrooms was amazing!

Next was the soup, which had a viscous consistency. There were lots of vegetables and mushrooms in it. I liked it despite the sliminess. It was a little spicy, but I made it even more spicy with some chili flake sauce. I loved it.

Then I moved on to the shrimp dumplings. There were big chunks of meat in it. I added some chili to make it spicier. They give you 12 dumplings, so they’re really filling! Then I tried them with a mixture of vinaigrette and the chili sauce. The dumplings contained tiny shrimp from the rivers around here. It was such a great meal!

Then I headed to Departures to check in. I had to find the waiting hall and have my ticket and passport ready. After I ran my bags through the x-ray machine, I checked in and ran to car 16 with 7 minutes left. This station was massive! The trains only stay for about 2 minutes, so you have to board quickly!

Business Class was unreal! It was at the front of the train and so luxurious. There are only five seats there. It felt like I was in a spaceship. I was given a water and a snack. The seats a huge and can recline into a bed. It felt like I was in Business Class on an airplane!

I opened the snack, which was cookies similar to ones I’d had in Shanghai. They were buttery and had lots of layers. They also give you slippers in Business Class. The windows are huge, so you can really see everything. You really have to experience Business Class on a Chinese bullet train!

We slowed down from 300 km/hr to about 270. I was loving China so far. The toughest thing was the language barrier because very few people speak English there. The best thing to do is hire an English-speaking guide, which costs about $100 U.S. per day, not counting food and attractions.

And after 22 minutes, I was back in Shanghai! In Business Class, they even help you with your bags. I got on the Didi app, which is China’s version of Uber. After a frustrating mix-up where I couldn’t really ask for help because of the language barrier, I searched for where I needed to go on my own. Luckily, the Didi app translates languages, so I had some help there!

I got my Didi and took a 20-minute ride to the Puli Resort and Spa Hotel. I was staying there because I had a job with Renault in the city coming up!

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The ancient city of Shantang is a famous water town in the south of the Yangtze River in Suzhou, with crisscross water ports and streets. Du Xunhe, a poet in the late Tang Dynasty, wrote a poem: when you come to Gusu, you can see people all over the river. There are few idle places in ancient palaces, and many bridges in water ports. Among the numerous streets in Suzhou, Shantang street is known as the first street in Suzhou. The reasons are as follows: first, Shantang street is an ancient street with a history of more than 1100 years; Second, its pattern is the most representative of Suzhou streets and alleys; Third, it is related to many famous people and events.

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Sweet & Sour CHINESE Street Food on Shantang Street + Silk Factory Tour | Suzhou, China

The trip I took to China in April of 2019 was mind-blowing in so many ways. I had the incredible opportunity to explore three unique cities—Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou—and take deep dives into their history, culture, and food. Along the way, I met lots of kind, friendly people and had experiences I will remember for the rest of my life. Join me as I explore the Middle Kingdom!

My fourth full day in China (and second day in the city of Suzhou) continued that afternoon. My friend and guide Judy took me to a local silk factory and then we went to eat some incredible street food along Shantang Street! Join us as I explore more of Suzhou!

In addition to its nickname “the Venice of the East,” Suzhou is also known as the silk capital of China. At the silk factory, there are displays explaining the origin of weaving in Suzhou, silk garment exhibition halls, the life cycle of silkworms, and much more!

There are over 60 silk factories in Suzhou. This city is the best in the world when it comes to silk! Because it was Saturday afternoon, this silk factory didn’t have any workers working, so we headed over to another factory nearby.

At the second factory, we saw the silkworm cocoons. I learned that there are double cocoons that contain a male and a female silkworm and they spin the silk together. I watched the workers work. They put the cocoons in water, attach the silk string to the gears on the machine, and pull it out until you’re left with only the pupa in the cocoon. Each cocoon provides one mile of silk!

Once the silk is pulled out, they weave the silk into a type of garment. I saw the huge weaving machines, which have templates for whatever type of garment they want to make.

I watched the workers make a silk duvet my hand. In the next area, there were lots of beds with silk covers. The prices vary by price, but I saw one that costs about $1,000 U.S.

Then I reached the gift shop and looked for a scarf for my wife. There was some beautiful embroidery. There were lots of clothes there; it felt like a mall! I saw some really nice silk shirts. I found the silk scarves, which were really beautiful.

I found a purple-and-gold one and a red one for me, which came to about $100 U.S., a lotus flower one for my wife, and another for my father. They were 30% off of the original price and came to about $135 total. What a great deal for these high-quality silk products!

There were lots of other products there, including pillowcases, wallets, and more!

Then, we headed to Shangtang Street, where there are lots of street food restaurants. Everything looked so good! This area was bustling and felt more commercial than other areas I’d visited. I saw a tablet that had been written by the emperor and the Baby Grand Canal. It was tiny and I could see the different layers of the old city.

I bought a sticky rice cake with red bean paste. It was really good and filling, but super hot! It cost about 20 cents! Next was sesame candy, which was really good and very crunchy. It almost tasted like chocolate!

We walked through a tunnel and reached the more residential area. I liked this area more; it felt more authentic. Judy showed me an herbal medicine candy that’s good for coughs, so I tried some because I’d had a cough the last few days. It was like a sugary bar of medicine!

I tried some delicious pineapple and watched a man play a beautiful, traditional instrument. Atop one of the bridges, I got a wonderful view down the canal. From there, we turned around to go to a popular restaurant.

There, we got a sweet-and-sour Mandarin fish, which cost 198 Yuan/roughly $29 U.S. The fish had a beautiful presentation and contained no bones. It was like sweet-and-sour chicken, but fish. It was a crunchy, fried fish with a sweet sauce and a lot of meat! The dish was really big, so you should share it with someone.

Then I tried the sticky rice ball soup with pork and vegetables, which reminded me of wonton soup. The rice balls were like mochis. The star of the show was the fish, though! It was unreal!

My bill came to 246 Yuan/$36 U.S. Then we headed up to the bridge to see the view, but there were way too many people!

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AUTHENTIC Chinese STREET FOOD Tour in Pingjiang Road + Canal Boat Ride | Suzhou, China

As many of you already know, I absolutely love taking deep dives into the history, culture, and food of places all over the world. When I got the opportunity to go back to China in April of 2019, I jumped at the chance. I started in the city of Shanghai and continued through Suzhou and Hangzhou and ate new foods and learned new things every step of the way. I’m so excited to share my Chinese adventures with you!

My third full day in China continued soon after my arrival in Suzhou, which is also known as the Venice of the East. I had met up with my guide, Janet, at the train station earlier. She would be taking me around the city to see the canals and other sites, but first, I had to eat!

Janet took me to Pingjiang Road to have some authentic Chinese street food. I started with a dense slice of cake with nuts and sesame seeds. It was amazing! I also tried a type made of sesame seeds and another vegetable dish with chili. It was nice and spicy!

Then, we headed to a local restaurant, where I had some Gordon’s shrimp that consists of tiny, freshwater shrimp from the Suzhou area with water vegetables. I dove right in. The shrimp were lightly fried and really tasty. There were a lot more shrimp than vegetables, which I was totally fine with. I needed some protein!

I ate them with the chopsticks for a while and then switched over to a spoon. There were so many shrimp! There were lots of other items on the menu, but the shrimp dish was so big that I didn’t want to eat too much and then not be able to eat anything else later.

We headed back out onto the street, where I had some preserved fruit with bread. It contained cranberry and was like a sugary bread with fruit inside. I also tried some membrillo, a thick jelly made from quince fruit, with it. I loved the combination! It was super sweet. I tried a variety with tea that was also wonderful!

Next, I tried a small rice cake, thanks to a girl who shared one with me. It contained rose and was hot and filling. It also contained seeds. It was so good!

We approached a canal, where I could see incredible houses. It was so beautiful and peaceful. It reminded me of a water town I’d visited in Shanghai.

Up next was a small portion of juicy clams, which cost 15 Yuan, or about $2.20 U.S. They had chilies in them but weren’t too spicy. They were so tasty and they gave me so many for the price! The spice caught up to me after a while and I had to drink some water! At the bottom of the container was some clam soup, which was delicious.

My friend brought me a small crab. It was super hot as I pulled it apart. I sucked out the meat, which had a sweet potato-like texture. I was happier with the clams! They were freaking amazing!

Next up was a dense sugar candy, including an Oreo cranberry flavor. I passed on some cake squares with red bean paste inside because I was getting full. We reached Pingjiang Canal and Pingjiang Street. The street is 2,500 years old!

We continued down a tight alley that was lined with lots of shops. I could see lots of jewelry, silk shops, anime puzzles, crafts, food, and embroidery. Then we headed to the boat ride, which cost 40 Yuan/$5.83 U.S. each for a ride with others or 300 Yuan/roughly $44 U.S. for a private tour. We went with the regular tour since there was no need for us to go private.

I put on a life vest and sat on the bench in the front of the boat. It’s a tight fit inside the boat, so I recommend going private if you can afford it. The canal is beautiful! The canal portion reminded me of Venice, but that’s the only part that did. This area was so authentic and super relaxing. There were older, brick layers along the sides of the canal and newer layers above it. I could see carved dragons—part of the drainage system—sticking out of the walls.

Our ride was 20-30 minutes and was very peaceful. We made it back to where we started. It was more spacious but had less shops and food. We saw the beautiful Hu Xiang Shi Bridge, which was made of many layers of stone. We also saw an ancient well!

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Traditional SUZHOU FOOD on Guan Qian Shopping Street - Crab Tofu, Eel & Pork Ribs | Suzhou, China

In April of 2019, I took my second trip to China. I spent 12 incredible days exploring the sights, attractions, culture, history, and food in the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. I had the time of my life and am so excited to share this China series with you!

My third full day in China continued in the city of Suzhou, also known as the Venice of the East. My friend and guide Janet took me Guan Qian shopping street, the main shopping street in Suzhou. It’s narrower and a lot tighter than Nanjing Road in Shanghai, but there are lots of lights and retail outlets. Come along with us as we explore the street and get some traditional Suzhou food afterward!

Some of the shops here are over 100 years old. You can buy cakes, snacks, and other Suzhou-style foods. I saw some durian fruit cheesecake, which I would eventually have to try!

In addition to Guan Qian shopping street, there are also side streets filled with stores, shops, restaurants, and pedestrians as well. We set off in search of the restaurant Janet recommended. We had walked ten miles easily that day, so my feet were destroyed and I had worked up an appetite. I couldn’t wait to eat something spicy to beat the cold weather!

There were no bars in the area, but there were so many lights. Finally, we reached the restaurant. I learned the Suzhou food isn’t very spicy, but it’s fish-based from the local canals. The restaurant was beautiful and authentic, with lots of large, family-style tables. Janet recommended the pork, eel, oyster salad, and crab meat with tofu. I also got a Tsingtao beer, but skipped on the turtle because it made me sad to see it on the menu.

The Tsingtao beer is the most consumed beer in the world and is a very light lager. Then the food arrived!

I started with he crab meat with tofu. It had a kind of slimy sauce with big chunks of crab meat. I loved it! It was so delicious and not spicy at all. I couldn’t get enough of it! One of the things I love about China is that it’s so large, so there are many different types of food to try! It was seriously addicting!

Then I went with the eel, which came with a glazy sauce on top along with garlic. It was phenomenal! I loved how buttery it was. It tasted like the filet of a fish and was really soft. It was from the local lake and wasn’t spicy at all. It tasted like it was cooked in its own juices!

I mixed in some rice, which absorbed the sauce. It was the best eel dish I’d ever had! The best thing about it was that there were no bones!

The next dish was a green vegetable salad with oysters and pepper on top. The vegetable was super crunchy and there was an oyster-based sauce underneath. The chunks of oyster were amazing! All of these dishes were out of this world!

Next was the pork with vinegar, which was amazing! It reminded me of Chinese ribs. The meat was so juicy and fatty and the flavors were fantastic. The best thing about it was the sauce! It was like barbecue ribs!

I couldn’t let the rest of the eel go to waste, so I added more rice to it, mixed it up with the sweet, honey-like sauce. This really was the best eel in the world!

That feast was the best Chinese food I’d ever eaten in my life! I was seriously in awe of how amazing it was. After we ate, Janet had to leave, so I continued down the street and through a gate, where I saw a temple. I looked to see if there was anything I wanted to buy.

There were lots of clothing shops, including lots of American brands. It was chilly out, but there was a lot of activity around. I found an army store with some cool jackets and camouflage shoes.

After some browsing, I finished up my night. I couldn’t stop thinking about the eel I’d had earlier!

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The MASTER of Soup Noodles - CHINESE Shrimp & Crab Noodles + North Temple Pagoda | Suzhou, China

In April of 2019, I spent twelve days exploring the country of China. I have loved this country ever since I first visited back in 2015 and I love it even more now. It’s such a huge nation, which makes for a lot of diversity in its cuisine. It’s also rich in history and culture, which are two of the things I love to dive into when I travel. Come along with me as I explore the wonders of China!

My fourth full day in China (and my second day in the historic water city of Suzhou) continued that afternoon with a visit to a local marketplace, a delicious lunch, and a trip to a stunning temple garden! Let’s continue exploring Suzhou!

I started in the marketplace with my friend and guide, Judy. I was on the hunt for a mask for my wall at home. I found one but I wasn’t really into it. I also found a beautiful wall hanging that is a good luck charm and would bring my family more success. The original price was 250 Yuan/roughly $36 U.S., but I haggled the vendor down to 100 Yuan/around $15 U.S.

I learned that everything on the street was on sale because the street won’t exist for much longer; instead they’re going to build a parking lot there. I bought a beautiful gown for my wife.

From the market, we hopped in a car because the restaurant we were planning on eating at was full. So, we headed to another famous restaurant and made reservations on the way. It’s the #1 soup and noodle restaurant in Suzhou!

The specialty noodles here cost 98 Yuan, or about $14.27 U.S. The chef comes to your table and mixes it up with his chopsticks. There were lots of menu options, so I couldn’t wait to try them!

They gave us a massive table in a private room. We were brought some shredded ginger, eel, spicy shrimp, pork, and chicken with walnuts, and mushroom, as well as the shrimp and crab noodles!

They were more of a dry noodle and were delicious! They were really thin and had a prominent seafood taste. The freshwater shrimp were so small and so different, but so tasty! It was one of the best noodle bowls I’ve ever had! Remember to slurp your noodles! It’s considered improper not to!

I mixed in some of the ginger for an added kick and finished off the noodles with my soup spoon. I love freshwater shrimp because they almost never come with the shell and are amazing.

We saved the appetizers for last! I went for the spicy shrimp, pork, and chicken with walnuts which wasn’t so spicy at first, but it caught up to me later. It was nice and crunchy and I liked it better than the noodles!

Next, I went with the eel, which were a little crunchy and had no bones. They were coated in a light sauce. It was fantastic! Last was the mushrooms, which were super fresh and moist.

What an amazing lunch. Everything was so good. The food in Suzhou was even better than the food in Shanghai!

Then we headed off to the temple gardens. We saw the 9-story North Temple Pagoda, but we weren’t allowed to go to the top. They want to preserve it, which I totally understand.

The entrance to the temple gardens had a beautiful and intricate carving of the Buddha and a statue of the temple guard. You burn incense for health and wealth there. I burned three. There’s a massive laughing Buddha statue in front of the pagoda. Around him are rocks from the lake. The Buddha is at least 20 feet tall!

The North Temple pagoda is about 1,700 years old and dates back to the 3rd century. We went around the lower level of the pagoda three times. Then, Judy said a prayer for me and my family.

We saw the moon gate and a massive, carved brick that was incredible and so beautiful. Then, we entered the garden. The quality of the air felt so fresh! There was a big pond with large fish and a small, stone bridge. It only took me 6 steps to cross it.

The garden is hilly, so there are stairs and paths that take you up and down. There was more nature, including some bamboo. There was a beautiful, vase-shaped door. We entered the oldest part of the garden, where we saw a statue of a female Buddha. There were lots of flower offerings, which are thought to make the person who offers them more beautiful and elegant.

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Authentic CHINESE FOOD in the TEA CAPITAL OF CHINA + Lingyin Temple | Hangzhou, China

After spending the morning exploring the beautiful West Lake, my second day in Hangzhou continued as my friend Charlie and I set out to eat some delicious local food.

We made our way to the Green Tea Restaurant, which is located inside a green tea plantation in the mountains west of West Lake. The restaurant sits on top of a pond!

After taking our seats, we were served some green tea. They don’t use a traditional menu; instead, you order your food through WeChat!

The restaurant looks like a traditional house. The tables are separated from each other. From my table, I could look out at the koi pond!

The green tea was the best I’ve ever had. While I waited on our food, I visited the kitchen, where I could see the cooks preparing dishes in large pots.

Back at our table, we had some tender, juicy, and fatty pork cooked with sake. There was so much meat and the flavors complemented each other well. It was caramelized on top, which gave it a crispiness. It was so buttery and fell apart in my mouth!

Next was a sour fish soup with mushrooms and bamboo shoots. There was also some ginger, which gave it a nice kick, while the bamboo gave it a good crunch. There were also pieces of fish throughout. I loved the slimy consistency!

Then, I went with a cabbage dish. It was very refreshing and had a little bit of spice to it!

After that, we went with some shrimp, which were very fresh and had a viscous honey sauce on it. I liked it with the vinegar and the tea sauce! It had a plain flavor, but it felt really healthy!

Then I tried the pork belly and chased it with the green tea. It was fantastic! The best pork belly ever with the best green tea ever!

Next was a dessert called the Bread Temptation. It had some icing on top, which seeped into the bread. I’m not a sweets guy, but it was amazing!

What an incredible meal in such a beautiful setting! Our bill came to 245 Yuan, or about $35.60 USD. The quality of the food, plus the amazing atmosphere, was totally worth it!

From there, we visited the nearby tea plantation. There, they make dragon well green tea. From there, we headed to Lingyin Temple or the Soul Retreat Temple, which was built 1,600 years ago by a monk from India.

We headed up to a hill where Buddha statues are carved into large rocks. They date back to 951 AD. There were 3 Buddhas above me. Inside a nearby cave is a monk’s stone bed, which you can touch 3 times for good luck with money!

There are lots of carvings throughout the area, including some statues in a cave that are missing their heads. They were defaced during a period when the emperor was against Buddhism. Further inside are 18 more statues, including Buddhas from the past, present, and future.

My favorite carving was carved into a rock about 20 feet off the ground. It was so cool and reminded me of a place I visited in Sri Lanka.

There was also a stone pagoda, which is where the monk’s ashes were placed. There was also a Buddha that was carved by the Mongolians. Rub his foot 3 times for good luck!

Inside the third cave is a female Buddha statue there called Goddess of Mercy. There’s also a small hole in the ceiling known as the cave that goes to heaven.

This whole place was unreal. There were Buddhas everywhere. Among the carvings in an open, outdoor area was the largest Laughing Buddha in China. From there, we arrived at the temple, which is 1,600 years old. Inside is an 800-year-old statue from the Song Dynasty!

You can light three incense, bow three times, and leave them as a sign of worship. Inside the main hall is a huge Buddha. There were monks humming and praying inside. There’s a 30-foot-high Goddess of Mercy statue as well!

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Unique CHINESE SEAFOOD at Grandma's Home on West Lake - Fish, Shrimp & Bullfrog! | Hangzhou, China

My food adventures in Hangzhou, China continued into the evening of my first day in the city. I had spent a good part of the day exploring the city, which is just 45 minutes south of Shanghai by bullet train. I loved the feel of Hangzhou, which reminded me a lot of European destinations I’d visited before like Bosnia and Switzerland.

I headed out to a popular local restaurant called Grandma’s Home, which is located in the Xihu Tiandi area on a canal not far from West Lake, the main attraction in the city. It looked packed, so I hoped I could get a table without reservations!

I was given an English menu and went with three family-sized dishes. While I waited, I sat out on the terrace. I ordered a West Lake crisp fish as an appetizer, bullfrog with a sauce, fried shell shrimp with dragon well tea, and a snow beer. My total came to 166 Yuan, or a little over $24 USD.

First up was the crispy fish, which looked and smelled amazing even though I could see bones in it. It reminded me of pork ribs. If I hadn’t known better, I would have sworn I was eating pork! I loved the sauce and how crunchy, tender, and juicy it was. The bones were tiny, so I could eat through them without any problems.

After a sip of my snow beer to cleanse my palate, I went with the fried shell shrimp with dragon well tea. They had a nice, white sauce on them that made them so slippery that it was hard to hold on to them with my chopsticks! The shrimp were very fresh and tasted amazing with the vinegar sauce on the side.

Next, I got to try some sweet and sour pork that was brought to me. It had a nice sauce on it with vinegar. Then I had bamboo shoots with peppers, green onions, and crab meat. It was so tasty I didn’t want to stop eating it…but I had to because I still had more dishes to try!

The final dish I ordered was the bullfrog soup with Shishido peppers. The bullfrog comes straight from the West Lake. There were lots of bones in it, but I really liked the spiciness of the creamy broth. I loved the peppers so much. There was also a water vegetable that tasted like celery.

The bullfrog meat was almost like chicken, but you have to hunt for the really meaty pieces! It was really tasty but super hard to eat. In China, you’re not supposed to eat with your hands, but I had no choice since I wanted to get as much of the meat as possible.

I went back to the fish after not being able to eat more of the bullfrog soup. I couldn’t get enough of how tasty and tender it was! The snow beer was very light, so I was hoping to find something stronger later!

I left the restaurant to explore Xihu Tiandi, the restaurant and bar row where Grandma’s Home is located. I saw a brewery called Pilsner and headed inside. I ordered a brown beer and was given 500 mL of a different beer for 68 Yuan, or about $10 USD. The beer was pretty good. While I drank, I enjoyed the live band for about ten minutes and left. It was a weird bar and felt very touristy.

I continued on to West Lake, which was stunning. From my vantage point, I could see the skyline across the flat water. I was so grateful for this experience. The West Lake is why I came to Hangzhou, so seeing it like this was perfect. It was so peaceful and seemed to be a popular spot for couples!

Then I passed through a moon gate and found a bar with live music and a path that went around the lake. There were beautiful lights up in the trees that lit part of the area with a soft, white glow. I love China so much!

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CRAZY SPICY Chinese HOT POT at Hai Di Lao on Nanjing Road | Shanghai, China

Back in April of 2019, I took my second trip to the country of China. I headed to Shanghai to do a one-day job with an awesome company and built a three-city itinerary around it to give me ten whole days to explore! I hit up Shanghai as well as the cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou. I can’t wait to share my latest Chinese adventures with you!

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After arriving in Shanghai earlier in the day, I headed out on my first evening with my friend Nea to eat some spicy Szechwan hot pot on Nanjing Road, the most famous road in the city. Come along with us on our fiery Chinese food adventure!

We arrived at Hai Di Lao, which is next to the metro exit. It’s on the fifth floor of a huge shopping mall. I thought the restaurant looked packed, but Nea didn’t think so!

We had an hour-long wait ahead of us, so we sat in their waiting area and had some sour plum juice and popcorn while we waited. The popcorn was really good and reminded me of cereal. I also ordered a strong Chinese amber lager. It was really good and only 10 yen, so around $1.40 U.S.

We waited about 15 minutes and were taken to our booth. You can order up to four different dishes, which cook over the grill set into your table. They even gave me an apron. We chose our hot pot soups from the menu since this branch didn’t have a buffet. There are lots of meat options including beef, pork, lamb, and more. I was so excited!

Our soups and meats came, along with lots of veggies. We still had noodles coming, too. Each soup had a different level of spice. I couldn’t wait to try them all. The meats cook in only two minutes!

I went for a spicy one, which wasn’t too spicy. Next was the crazy spicy one, which was super hot. My tongue felt like it exploded! Then I tried some mushrooms, which almost felt like tofu. It was so good! There were so many different flavors to choose from with the different meats, vegetables, and soups. The lightest one had no spice, while the hottest was like an inferno!

The tomato one was also spicy. I tried some delicious lamb and more mushrooms, which I loved. Then I tried the beef, which was super tender, and more spicy sauce. But now everything was spicy!

The mini cabbage was a little hot with a tomato base. Then I went with crunchy mushrooms with the least spicy sauce, as well as fermented bamboo. The tomato one was the spiciest! It was so hot! It makes your lips tingle!

The spice was so intense, I had to go back for some more beer!

Then we watched the noodle master pull noodles right in front of us. He whipped them around in huge arcs and yet they never touched the floor! It was so cool! They take two minutes to cook.

Then it was time to try the noodles! They were so hot, so I had to let them cool off a bit. The tomato base absorbed into the noodles and made it taste so good!

I avoided the ultimate spice and went for some meat and veggies in the rest of the sauces. It was super delicious and a little fatty. The best thing about hot pot is the way everything absorbs the sauce. And the best thing is, it only cost about $50 U.S.

After overeating, Nea and I headed back out onto Nanjing Road to explore this amazing pedestrian street. There are massive shopping malls, lots of skyscrapers, and restaurants. I even spotted a display for Avengers: Endgame that featured Lego faces and a huge Thanos statue with his sword!

The lights were slowly turning off as I explored the area after Nea headed off, but I’d see her again the next day. The language barrier here is real, so I suggest hiring a guide or finding an English-speaking friend when you come to China.

I hope you loved coming along with me and Nea on our spicy Chinese hot pot dinner! If you did, please give it a thumbs up and leave me a comment. Also, please subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already so you don’t miss out on any of my upcoming travel/food content!

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Local Noodle shop in Suzhou & Hyatt Regency Hotel review

Hyatt Regency Suzhou's Review:

Hyatt Regency is no question the top brand of luxury hotels, this branch is at the prime location of Suzhou CBD on the east side of lake Jinji. Walk in any direction and within 5 minutes you will find parks or other recreational centers. Hyatt Regency owns the whole 29-floor building and offer special privilege lounge floor for their Globalist members.
The king suite room was very comfortable, with a proper working table and a relaxing room tone color, although in my opinion, it could use more vibrant.

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RATING -

room ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (abit too dull because of 1 tone color)
bed: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
bathroom: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
breakfast: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
facilities: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (spa is a bit pricey)
overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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