What Wuxi specialties are suitable to take home?

You can go and see the scenic spots in Wuxi. In fact, what the editor recommends are the specialties of Wuxi. You can also check them out for yourself when you go to Wuxi. There are many scenic spots that are very good. Now let me introduce it to you. Cultural and creative products

"Cultural and creative products" are a kind of productization of cultural and creative values. When "cultural creativity" and "tourism" are combined, a variety of tourist souvenirs with strong local characteristics are produced, such as Wuxi's historic Huishan clay figurines, Yixing purple clay pots and Taihu pearls, as well as the combination of modern design and traditional culture Liangxi silk scarves, etc.

Yixing Zisha

Yixing ceramics have a history of four to five thousand years, among which the Zisha teapot is the most distinctive. The Yixing purple clay teapot, which began in the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, is both a work of art and a practical product. Because of the special double pore structure of the Yixing purple clay teapot, it can absorb the aroma of tea and the smell of tea, making the tea brewed with a stronger aroma and mellower taste. After using it for a long time, pouring boiling water into the empty pot will still have the aroma of tea.

Most tourists traveling to Wuxi will consider bringing back a Yixing purple clay teapot. However, because the purple clay teapot is fragile, when checking in by plane, you should specifically declare to the staff that it is a fragile product; in addition, It is recommended to place a paper towel on the mouth of the pot and cover it with a lid to prevent the lid from colliding with the pot body.

How to identify the authenticity of Yixing purple clay teapots:

1. A teapot made of genuine purple clay clay should be pure in color, free of impurities and defects, and have a warm and comfortable texture.

2. The surface of the newly made purple clay pot should be rough, and the color inside and outside should be consistent, otherwise there is a suspicion of chemical glazing.

3. Purple clay contains trace elements such as quartz and mica, which will form crystals during high-temperature firing. Therefore, many tiny white highlights can be seen on the body of the pot under light.

4. Purple clay teapot has good air permeability. Pour the newly boiled water into the pot and pour it down the pot body. You will find that the water will not flow down the pot body, but will be slowly sucked dry.

Recommended places to buy

The traditional Yixing purple clay teapot production cycle takes half a month, so the price of a good purple clay teapot is expensive, ranging from a few hundred yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. There are many private studios of purple clay pots around Wuxi Shuaiyuan Zisha Museum, with high quality but high prices; you can also go to Dingshu Town, the main producing area of ??Yixing ceramics. There are many Zisha villages in the town, including the Ceramic City of China's Pottery Capital. , ceramics are clearly priced, so you don’t have to worry about buying fakes.

Liangxi Silk Scarf

Liangxi District is the most traditional place in Wuxi, and the silk scarves produced here best reflect the charm of the old city of Wuxi. Liangxi silk scarves are usually designed with the old city in mind, showing the ancient city and canals in a hand-painted way. Rhododendrons are used as the background, and auspicious clouds and waves are used as embellishments, adding artistic beauty. The word "Liangxi" is usually written in seal script in the lower right corner. The packaging is also very beautiful, suitable for taking home as a souvenir.

Recommended place to buy

Nanchang Street is an ancient street in Wuxi, located in the center of Liangxi District. There is a Jiangnan residential house on Nanchang Street called "Waiwai Building", so named because the upper part is tilted 15 degrees. Now it has been changed to "Zui Nanchang" cultural and creative boutique, where you can buy "Quality Liangxi" hand-painted map series silk scarves.

Huishan Clay Figures

Huishan Clay Figures are one of Wuxi’s famous specialties and were included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. Huishan clay figurines have superb skills and perfect shapes. The most popular image is Huishan Dafu - two chubby little dolls. Their cute and honest looks are very popular, and they also represent adults' wishes for children to grow up healthily.

About the legend of "Big Afu":

A long time ago, evil spirits were rampant in the Huishan area and harmed mankind. Later, two giant humanoid beasts named "Sand Boy" came. The beasts were subdued and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. One year, the male sand boy was crushed to death by a big tree, and the female sand boy died in love under the tree. In order to commemorate them, people created two chubby children, a boy and a girl, and they became mascots to control the mountains and drive away beasts and avoid disasters and evil spirits.

Recommended places to buy

The price range of Huishan clay figurines ranges from tens of yuan to thousands of yuan. Clay figurines originated in the ancient town of Huishan. They can be purchased at the clay figurine store of the China Clay Figurine Museum in the ancient town. Many clay figurines are produced by arts and crafts artists. If you are lucky, you can also see live clay sculpture performances. You can also go to Da Afu Gift Art Museum. This is the direct sales of Huishan Clay Figure Factory, with reasonable prices and guaranteed quality.

Taihu Pearls

Pearls are valuable medicinal materials and high-grade tonics. Pearls produced in China from Taihu Lake are of the best quality, but most of them are currently artificially cultured and the output is small. In addition to having few surface wrinkles and bright luster, the biggest feature of Taihu pearls is that they are “seedless”.

The price of Taihu pearls depends on the diameter and quality. The market price of a high-quality freshwater pearl necklace with a diameter of 7mm is about more than 2,000 yuan, one with a diameter of 8mm is about more than 4,000 yuan, and a string of 9mm diameter is about 5- More than 6,000 yuan.

Recommended place to buy

There are many pearl shops in Nanzenji Temple, and they are also sold in large shopping malls. If you want to buy good and cheap pearls, it is recommended to go to East China International Jewelry City in Shanxiahu Town, Zhuji, Shaoxing. There is the largest freshwater pearl market in China, where not only finished pearls but also pearl raw materials are sold.

Where to buy creative products

In addition to specialty stores of specialty products, Wuxi’s tourism, cultural and creative products, and time-honored products also have a centralized display platform - "Wuxi Tour" located on Nanchang Street present".

The store is located in the Qingming Bridge Historical and Cultural District. You can buy hundreds of cultural products and souvenirs, covering folk crafts, time-honored brands, innovative cultural products, etc., as well as many independent brands of designers. This is a good choice for travelers who want to buy a variety of cultural and creative products and other souvenirs in one place.

Address: No. 412, Qingmingqiao Historical and Cultural Street, Wuxi City

Telephone: 0510-68798587 Local specialties

Influenced by region and eating habits, Wuxi cuisine As a branch of Huaiyang cuisine known for its "sweetness", the Wuxi Sauce Pork Ribs must not be missed; Wuxi's flowers and fruits are fragrant all year round, among which Yangshan peach is famous for its bright color, juicy and sweet taste; in addition, "tea" As one of the most popular specialties to take home, in addition to Wuxi’s famous Taihu Bamboo tea, chrysanthemum tea produced in Shanlian Village is also a Wuxi specialty that has been highly praised in recent years.

Sauce Spare Ribs

Locals believe that Sauce Spare Ribs best represents Wuxi’s cuisine. In addition to its exquisite selection of ingredients and cooking techniques, it is most famous for its strong and sweet taste. In the traditional way, the weight of sugar accounts for one-tenth of the ribs. The bones are rich in flavor, sweet and salty, which fully embodies the basic flavor of Wuxi cuisine. The sauced pork ribs not only represent the characteristics of Wuxi’s food culture, but also accumulate certain cultural connotations.

Recommended place to buy

To taste the most authentic Wuxi Sauce Spare Ribs, it is recommended to go to Sanfengqiao, a time-honored brand in Wuxi. It is not only available for takeout, but also has vacuum-packed gift boxes, which you can see every morning. There is a long queue at the takeaway department, 15-30 yuan/portion, you can also buy it in the supermarket, the price is cheaper.

Yangshan Peach

Yangshan Peach is one of the famous specialties of Wuxi. Yangshan Peach is famous for its tender and juicy meat, rich flavor, fresh and sweet taste. , the taste is very fresh and tender. Yangshan peach early peach varieties will be on the market at the end of May, and July to August is the best tasting period. At present, Yangshan peaches cost about RMB 8 per catty. They are usually packaged and sold in whole boxes at RMB 70-200 per box. You can also go directly to the picking garden to pick them.

Taihu Bamboo

Taihu Bamboo is a famous tea in Jiangsu Province. When brewed in a cup, the young tea buds slowly stretch out and look like green bamboo leaves, so it is name. The flavor is refreshing and long-lasting. After taking a sip, you will feel the umami flavor of MSG on both sides of your tongue. The rich "tea polyphenols" contained in tea itself can resist human oxidation, delay aging, lower blood pressure and prevent cerebrovascular diseases.

Recommended places to buy

The main producing areas of Taihu Green Bamboo are Shanlin Tea Farm in Bashi Town, Wuxi City, Xiangyang Forest Farm in Xuelang Town, Qiyi Forest Farm in Ooutang Town, and Zhangjing Tea Forest Farm , Chaqiao Dongjiao Forest Farm and Wuxi Hudai Liutang Tea Farm. The average price is 500 yuan/jin, available in bulk or in gift boxes.

Chrysanthemum tea

In addition to Taihu bamboo, chrysanthemum tea in Wuxi Shanlian Village has also become a local specialty business card. Shanlian Village is located at the junction of Wuxi, Changshu and Zhangjiagang. Every autumn, 500 acres of golden flowers become a popular photography spot for travelers. The chrysanthemum tea in Shanlian Village has large flowers, and one chrysanthemum can fill the entire tea cup after brewing. The tea is golden and transparent, with a sweet fragrance.

Unlike ordinary chrysanthemums sold by the pound, the chrysanthemums in Shanlian Village are sold by the flower. Each flower sells for 5-15 yuan, and the added value is much higher than that of chrysanthemums commonly used for tea.