Yixing He Qiao is famous for its delicious food.

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs and Qiaotou ribs in Yixing are representative foods of local catering culture. Among them, Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab is a "business card" that Yixing people are proud of and enjoys a high reputation in the country. Qiaotou sparerib is one of the important special snacks in Yixing.

First of all, let's talk about Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. It was recorded in writing during Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty, and it was also mentioned in Wei Yuan's Broad Sky. Yixing is located on the shore of Taihu Lake, and its water quality is unique. Coupled with the continuous improvement of crab seedling incubation technology, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs have become an important local economic source. Crab meat is delicious, fat but not greasy and has a unique flavor. Every early autumn, the Hairy Crab Festival is held by Yangcheng Lake, attracting countless tourists to taste it.

Qiaotou ribs are known as "the oldest ribs in China". Because of its unique production technology and delicious taste, it is deeply loved by diners once it is launched. As for the ingredients, ribs with similar lean meat and fat meat are selected, soaked in fragrant, spicy, sweet and salty seasonings, and then roasted for the second time. After a unique baking process, the meat is tender, fragrant, soft and refreshing, and it has become an indispensable food in Yixing.

In a word, Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs and Qiaotou ribs are both representatives of Yixing catering culture and are deeply loved by diners. Tasting local food is also a good way to experience Yixing cultural customs.