Suzhou entered meteorological spring on February 27, more than 20 days earlier than usual, making it the earliest spring on record.
Suzhou in this season is beaming with vigor and vitality. Also, these local seasonal foods have appeared on the market and are definitely worth a try.
Pastry
Suzhou people are particularly fond of sweet food. Therefore each season has its special pastries.
Recommended shops
- Ban Yue Zhai
- Fengmen Hengjie Street
- Huang Tian Yuan
Vegetable
Green and fresh vegetables are indispensable on the locals’ dining table in the springtime.
Meat
There are “Four Meats” in Suzhou, each for different season. Spring is the time to eat Braised Pork in Sauce (酱汁肉), which will be available till May.
Recommended shop
- Lu Gao Jian
Tea
Drinking a cup of Biluochun tea picked before the Qingming Festival makes people feel they have got to Jiangnan. Newly picked Biluochun Tea will be available today and come into the market in a large quantity from March 16.
