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【Must-Try Houjie Afternoon Tea】These 5 shops made me gain 10 pounds but I still can't stop!

💥Houjie locals' secret! This oozy croissant kept me coming back for a whole week without getting bored! 🔥【Houjie Afternoon Tea Food Crawl Guide】Explore heritage old shops for just 20 RMB per person – locals' hidden route revealed!🍮 **📍First Stop: Damingtang Food Street – 3 RMB tofu pudding starts your taste bud party** The childhood flavors of Houjie are hidden here! Must-try "Damingtang Tofu Pudding", handmade by grandma, rich soybean aroma, 3.5 RMB per bowl of silky smoothness. Next door "Grandma's Secret Oil Cake" is golden and crispy, savory & sweet combo at 2 RMB each – absolutely divine when hot! Plus braised skewers and takoyaki, 50 RMB can conquer the whole street. **🍵Second Stop: Hongji Dessert Shop – 20-year-old iconic dessert store** Hidden near Hongqiao Market, their signature sugarcane drink is refreshingly sweet, paired with fish balls and offal for authentic afternoon tea. Herbal jelly and papaya with snow fungus are must-orders – taste authentic Cantonese desserts for just 10 RMB per person! **🍜Third Stop: Alleyway Dessert Shop – Mysterious flavors in deep alleys** A hidden gem even navigation can't find! Salted pork bone congee with preserved duck kidney and pear stew, 15 RMB per person tastes like home. Remember to look for the small lane on Xinfang Road – only locals can guide you there~ **📸Bonus Spot: Houjie Time Cultural Park** After eating, head to trendy "Houjie Time" to walk it off! A converted factory turned camping-style block with art cafes and themed flower fields – every shot is Instagram-worthy. At dusk, rush to "Damingtang BBQ" for skewers and experience Houjie nightlife! **🚗Transport Tips:** Take metro to Liaoxia Station Exit B, 8-minute taxi to Damingtang, then walk to unlock all heritage shops! Arrive before 3pm on weekends to avoid queues~ 💬"Houjie afternoon tea isn't about taste – it's about memories!" 🔥【Houjie Afternoon Tea Food Crawl Guide】Explore heritage old shops for just 20 RMB per person – locals' hidden route revealed!🍮 **📍First Stop: Damingtang Food Street – 3 RMB tofu pudding starts your taste bud party** The childhood flavors of Houjie are hidden here! Must-try "Damingtang Tofu Pudding", handmade by grandma, rich soybean aroma, 3.5 RMB per bowl of silky smoothness. Next door "Grandma's Secret Oil Cake" is golden and crispy, savory & sweet combo at 2 RMB each – absolutely divine when hot! Plus braised skewers and takoyaki, 50 RMB can conquer the whole street. **🍵Second Stop: Hongji Dessert Shop – 20-year-old iconic dessert store** Hidden near Hongqiao Market, their signature sugarcane drink is refreshingly sweet, paired with fish balls and offal for authentic afternoon tea. Herbal jelly and papaya with snow fungus are must-orders – taste authentic Cantonese desserts for just 10 RMB per person! **🍜Third Stop: Alleyway Dessert Shop – Mysterious flavors in deep alleys** A hidden gem even navigation can't find! Salted pork bone congee with preserved duck kidney and pear stew, 15 RMB per person tastes like home. Remember to look for the small lane on Xinfang Road – only locals can guide you there~ **📸Bonus Spot: Houjie Time Cultural Park** After eating, head to trendy "Houjie Time" to walk it off! A converted factory turned camping-style block with art cafes and themed flower fields – every shot is Instagram-worthy. At dusk, rush to "Damingtang BBQ" for skewers and experience Houjie nightlife! **🚗Transport Tips:** Take metro to Liaoxia Station Exit B, 8-minute taxi to Damingtang, then walk to unlock all heritage shops! Arrive before 3pm on weekends to avoid queues~ 💬"Houjie afternoon tea isn't about taste – it's about memories!"
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