Taizhou: a City of a Hundred Flavors

Located in the central part of Jiangsu Province, Taizhou is a city with a long history and rich culture. As one of the important cities in Jiangsu, Taizhou attracts many food enthusiasts with its unique culinary culture.

For thousands of years, Taizhou has been known for its distinctive culinary culture, and some food making techniques have been passed down for decades or even centuries to today.

Taizhou dried beancurd threads [Photo via Cyberspace Administration of Taizhou]

Crab-roe soup dumplings [Photo byvia Cyberspace Administration of Taizhou]

Techniques of many local dishes in Taizhou are recognized as intangible cultural heritage items, including traditional dishes and creative street food.

For example, Taizhou dried beancurd threads, as thin as paper, taste soft and smooth, leaving a lingering aftertaste. Jingjiang crab-roe soup dumplings boast a history of about 100 years. Both the skin and the soup of the dumplings are delicious with unique tastes. Huangqiao shaobing, unleavened pocket-bread with sesame, has a beautiful golden appearance, tasting crispy. Jingjiang pork jerky, light and dry, requires exquisite selection of ingredients, offering a delicious and mellow taste. Xuanbao Wonton is famous for its thin skin, tender stuffing and delicious soup. Qintong fish cake and shrimp balls are soft, tender and delicious. The light-yellow shrimp balls are like pearls. Jishi chicken served with sauce is gradually evolved from tonic diet chicken, offering rich fragrance, tasting tender, and good for health. The crispy and sweet peach sesame cake is made with exquisite materials, involving unique cooking skills.

Huangqiao shaobing [Photo via Cyberspace Administration of Taizhou]

Jinjiang pork jerky [Photo via Cyberspace Administration of Taizhou]

"Drink tea in the morning and take a leisurely bath at night", this is the saying that best describes the relaxing lifestyle of Taizhou People. Come to Taizhou to live your life at a slower pace. Taste local cuisine, adding special flavors to the tedious life.