Pu Yuan

The taste is good. It is refreshing and cool in summer, but there are many mosquitoes, so we asked to sit indoors. The service was not very enthusiastic. If they could smile more, it would be better.

After the hit of "Go North", Huai'an "Flower Street" where the story takes place became popular all of a sudden, and it is crowded with tourists who come to check in every day. The restaurants and snack bars of all sizes on Flower Street are also crowded with diners, but the most popular one is the "Internet celebrity" Puyuan Tangshui, which is often hard to find a seat inside and outside the store. The store is very distinctive and is loved by young people. To order, you have to find a good seat first. The menu is made in the shape of a vertical axis, which is very creative.

Attention all working professionals looking for a weekend getaway! 👏 I've discovered some hidden gems in the Yangtze River Delta region—perfectly off-the-beaten-path cities! Check out this lazy-person's guide to Huai'an for two days and one night! 🎉 🏠【Accommodation Guide】 📍MixC Shopping Mall Area: Within walking distance of Qingyan Garden (Address: No. 88, Jiefang East Road, Qingjiangpu District, Huai'an City) 📍Hexia Ancient Town: Convenient for nighttime exploration (Address: Hexia Street, Huai'an District, Huai'an City) PS: I highly recommend these two areas; they're super convenient for eating, accommodation, and entertainment! 🚗【Transportation Guide】 🚌Bus: 2 RMB fare, numerous routes 🚕Taxi: Starting price 10 RMB, most trips within the city center cost under 20 RMB 🚋Tram: Line 1 runs through the entire city (2 RMB fare) ✨Day 1: Classic Tour of Qingjiangpu District ☀️Morning: ▪️Flower Street (Open all day) A must-visit spot featured in the TV series "Northbound"! A must-see for artsy young people📸 Next to it is the wildly popular🔥Puyuan Dessert (Recommended: Coconut Jelly and Taro Balls) ☀️Afternoon: ▪️Qingyan Garden (8:30-17:00) A hidden gem of a Jiangnan garden with free admission🌿 Every photo taken here is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese style~ 🌙Evening: ▪️Journey to the West Theme Park Night Session (16:00-21:30) The only Journey to the West-themed park in the country! 🎢 The "Three Battles with the White Bone Demon" attraction is a must-try!!! Thrilling and incredibly addictive! ✨Day 2: Huai'an District Culture + Food ☀️Morning: ▪️Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall (Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:30) Free admission🆓 Remember to book in advance! (Reservation Method: Official WeChat Account) ☀️Afternoon: ▪️Hexia Ancient Town (Open All Day) Check in at Wu Cheng'en's Former Residence📚 Must-Try Foods: - Wenlou Crab Roe Soup Dumplings🦀 - Qingong Meatballs🍡 - Tea Fried Dough Sticks (Huai'an Specialty!) 🌙Evening: ▪️Meng's Lobster (5:00 PM - 1:00 AM the Next Day) 📍Address: No. 888, Xiangyu South Road, Huai'an District Must-Order❗️ ✅Iced Drunken Lobster (The slightly tipsy flavor is amazing!) ✅Lobster Potstickers (Satisfy two cravings at once!) ✅Steamed Lobster (The original flavor is the most delicious!) PS: If you like lobster, you can ask the owner to buy vacuum-packed ones to take home~📦 💰【Cost Reference】 Two days per person for 500 RMB to eat and have fun! Super high cost performance!

12 Truly Delicious Restaurants in Huai'an (with Detailed Addresses) After a three-day whirlwind tour of Huai'an💦, I finally discovered 12 amazing little shops secretly frequented by locals! These unassuming shops in the old streets and alleys specialize in freshly made food, and you can eat your fill for just 30-50 yuan per person! Here's a comprehensive guide👇 1️⃣ Sun's Lobster 🦞 (No. 28, Jiankang West Road, Huaicheng Street, Chuzhou District) ✨Garlic crayfish with bouncy, juicy meat💦 The garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness is absolutely perfect with ice-cold beer! Even in the summer, it's worth queuing for 2 hours! 2️⃣ Shi's Wonton (No. 9, Heping Road, Qingjiangpu District) ✨Fresh pork wontons with paper-thin wrappers! The soup base is enhanced with dried shrimp for added flavor; one bite is warming and comforting 💕 3️⃣ Chen Wu Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (No. 198, Changjiang East Road, Huaiyin District) ✨The moment the straw breaks is so comforting 🥢 The crab roe soup is incredibly fragrant! Remember to sip the soup before eating the meat~ 4️⃣ Pu Yuan (Yujingcheng Store, No. 168, Jiefang West Road, Qingjiangpu District) ✨The signature cattail shoot and meatball soup is a must-order 🍡 The meatballs are tender and bouncy, and the soup is light and sweet! 5️⃣ Wu Zhuangzhu's Golden Stir-Fried Chicken (No. 58, Youyi Road, Huaian District) ✨The chicken is crispy and flavorful, perfect for mixing with rice 🍚 The sauce is enough to make me eat 3 bowls of rice! 6️⃣ Sichuan Spicy Goose (79 Huaihai North Road, Qingjiangpu District) ✨The goose meat is firm and tender🌶️ The spicy oil is fragrant but not dry, and adding a side of vegetarian chicken is a perfect match~ 7️⃣ Tan Ji Snacks (32 Yinghua Road, Huaiyin District) ✨The meat sauce rice noodles are incredibly chewy! Served with red bean soup, it's super refreshing😋 You can eat your fill for just 10 yuan! 8️⃣ Fengyun Noodle Shop (101 Gongnong Road, Qingjiangpu District) ✨The pork kidney noodles and eel noodles are a double whammy💯 The toppings are so rich you'll want to lick the bowl clean! 9️⃣ Lao Huai Noodle Shop (88 Xingwen Street, Huaian District) ✨The soft-shelled eel noodles are freshly stir-fried🐟 The eel has a springy texture and is incredibly fragrant! 10. Huaicheng Noodle Shop (No. 66, Chengde South Road, Qingjiangpu District) ✨Braised Pork Intestine and Bone Soup Noodles - YYDS!🍜 The broth is so rich it sticks to your lips! 1️⃣1️⃣ Lao Huai'an (No. 328, Xiangyu Avenue, Chuzhou District) ✨Pingqiao Tofu Soup - So smooth it practically slides down your throat!😍 A three-generation family recipe 1️⃣2️⃣ Puyuan Sweet Soup (No. 99, Jiefang West Road, Qingjiangpu District) ✨Durian Mango Sago Pudding - Packed with fruit!🥭Braised Chicken Feet - So tender and juicy I cried! 📍Tips: - Always queue during peak hours! It's recommended to go during off-peak times. - Many shops close in the afternoon, so check their opening hours in advance.⏰ - These shops are all in the old town area; cycling is recommended for better convenience.🚲 #Huai'anFood #Huai'anTravelGuide #Huai'anMustEatList #WeekendFoodExploration #JiangsuFood

Who understands?! After finishing watching "Northbound," I immediately rushed to Hua'an Flower Street. The cobblestone streets hold 600 years of canal transport history, and the street food smelled so good I couldn't resist. This trip was absolutely worth it! 😭 🍜 Must-Try Food List (in order of priority) 1. Soft-shelled Eel Noodles: The heartthrob breakfast of Hua'an! Stir-fried eel is placed on alkaline noodles; the aroma wafts across half the street the moment it's mixed. So fresh it'll make your eyebrows fall off – this is the ultimate romance of carbs. 2. Wenlou Soup Dumplings: Served like little lanterns, the skin is so thin you can see the soup sloshing around. Take a small bite to sip the soup before eating the meat; it's so fresh you'll want to stomp your feet! Be careful, it's hot, but you just can't stop eating it. 3. Street Fried Radish Dumplings: Auntie's freshly fried radish dumplings, the outer skin is so crispy it crumbles, the filling is juicy and tender. Two for 5 yuan – such great value it'll make you cry. 4. Puyuan Sweet Soup: After a long day of shopping, pop into this little shop for a bowl of traditional sweet soup. Enjoy it with old photos on the wall, and you'll instantly feel transported back to old Qingjiangpu. The tiger-skin chicken feet are especially delicious. 5. Yuejia Tea Fried Dough Sticks: Golden and crispy, piled high like a small mountain. They're crunchy on their own, but even better when soaked in soup. Pack them as a souvenir, and your elders will surely praise them. 📸 Photo Spots - North Entrance of Huajie Street: The cobblestone streets and antique architecture make for stunning retro photos. - Liyun Riverbank: Best time to visit is 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Enjoy the shimmering light and shadow on the Guoshi Pagoda and the pleasant evening breeze. - Huajie Mini Bookstore: The creative cultural products on the wooden shelves are beautifully designed. Xu Zechen's novels are neatly arranged, exuding an artistic vibe. - Intangible Cultural Heritage Sugar Painting Stall: The master craftsman's handmade sugar threads dance gracefully, creating a perfect atmosphere for videos. ✨ Shopping Tips 1. We recommend going after 3 PM. Enjoy the snacks first, then browse the shops. A stroll along the canal in the evening is incredibly pleasant. 2. For souvenirs, choose the tea snacks or the cultural and creative products at Weishuju. They're unique and won't disappoint. 3. The "five yuan in Huajie, twenty yuan in Huai'an" meme from TV dramas really comes to mind here! Huajie isn't long, but every step is a surprise. It offers both traditional flavors loved by Emperor Qianlong and trendy new Chinese-style shops popular with young people. Don't just know Huaiyang cuisine when you come to Huai'an; this old street along the canal is the real treasure! #Huai'anTourism #FilmingLocationOf"Northward #HuajieGuide #CanalFood #WeekendGetaway

A seriously underrated gem of a small town! Explore a thousand years of canal history and the birthplace of Journey to the West in just 2 days, all-inclusive for food, accommodation, and activities at 800 RMB per person. This comprehensive guide is a no-brainer! 😍 🚢【Day 1: Canal Culture Exploration】 ⏰9:00 Huai'an Prefectural Government Office + Canal Transportation Museum Address: No. 146, Jiankang West Road, Qingjiangpu District Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 The largest existing ancient prefectural government office in China, even more magnificent than the yamen in Beijing! Court hearings are held daily at 10:00 and 14:00 👨⚖️ The adjacent Canal Transportation Museum highly recommends its 4D experience! Combined Ticket Tips: Buying both tickets together for 80 yuan is more cost-effective (50 yuan each individually). ⏰14:00 Hexia Ancient Town Address: Hexia Ancient Town, Huaian District A 2500-year-old free ancient town with stunning cobblestone streets perfect for photos📸 Must-see spots: - Wu Cheng'en's study "Sheyangyi" (birthplace of Journey to the West) - Thousand-year-old ginkgo tree (absolutely gorgeous in autumn!) - Ancient town teahouse (3 yuan/cup of eagle tea is super thirst-quenching) ⏰19:00 Liyun River Night Cruise Dock Address: Zhongzhou Island, Qingjiangpu District Ticket: 60 yuan/person Recommended: 7:30 PM departure The night view and lights are incredibly dreamy🌉 Head straight to the riverside food street after disembarking for crayfish and barbecue! 🐒【Day 2: Journey to the West - Non-stop Fun】 ⏰10:00 Journey to the West Park Address: No. 6, Xiyou Avenue, Economic Development Zone Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Tickets after 15:00 are 150 RMB) Must-Do Attractions: ✅Havoc in Heaven Roller Coaster (Height 1.4m and above) ✅Three Battles with the White Bone Demon (Super Immersive 5D Experience) ✅Cleverly Obtaining the Banana Leaf Fan (Indoor Show, Super Cool) ⏰12:30 Lao Huai'an · Chuxiang Pavilion Address: No. 83, Beijing North Road, Qingjiangpu District Signature Must-Try Dishes: 🔥Soft-shelled Eel (98 RMB) 🌿Shrimp and Cattail Shoots (48 RMB) Eat until you're stuffed for 50+ RMB per person! ⏰15:00 Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall Address: No. 2 Yonghuai Road, Huaian District Free Admission Must-See: ✈️Planet No. 2758 🚘Hongqi Sedan 💐1:1 Replica of Xihua Hall 🍜【Foodie Guide】 🍲Breakfast: Lianghuai Yijue Chicken Shredded Spicy Soup (Huaihai East Road, Qingpu District) 🦀Lunch/Dinner: Wenlou Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (No. 7 Huaxiang Lane, Hexia Ancient Town) 🍡Snacks: Tangji Stinky Tofu (Entrance of Nanmen Street) 🍧Dessert: Puyuan Sweet Soup (Xinmin East Road, Qingjiangpu District) 🏨【Accommodation Recommendation】 [Recommended] 💰Affordable: GreenTree Inn (Huaihai North Road, Qingjiangpu District) Recommendation Reason: 119 RMB including breakfast + gym 🌃Scenic View: Junting Hotel (38th floor city night view is stunning) 👪Family-Friendly: Riyuezhou Resort (includes park shuttle) ⚠️Useful Tips: 1️⃣Download the "Huai'an e-Travel" APP for audio guides 2️⃣Cherry blossoms in March-April / Ginkgo trees in October-November are most beautiful 3️⃣Taxi fares in the city start at 10 RMB, super friendly Trust me! A great deal of fun on a budget, Huai'an is definitely worth visiting again and again! 💕 #Huai'anTravelGuide #800RMBTravelAverage #CanalCity #JourneyToTheWestPark #HuaiyangCuisine