Suzhou specialty, easy to carry, and great to give away!

Suzhou is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, with rich products, many special foods and many local products. So, what are the specialties of Suzhou? Today, Bian Xiao will recommend some suitable Suzhou local products for friends. See if there is anything you like!

1. Su embroidery

When it comes to Suzhou embroidery, everyone is familiar with it. Known for its fine stitches and rich color matching, the theme of the pattern has a strong local customs and local flavor in the south of the Yangtze River. Suzhou embroidery is exquisite and complicated, which requires a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources. Therefore, only wealthy families can afford it, and ordinary people rarely have access to it.

However, there are many inexpensive finished embroidery products on the market, such as handkerchiefs and scarves, which can be given as gifts to relatives and friends. If it is too much trouble, you can also choose to make it yourself. First, prepare a piece of pure cotton cloth, then cut it according to the pattern, and then draw a pattern on the cloth. Next is a series of processes such as printing, sewing and dyeing. The last step is mounting, and the finished product can be hung in a glass frame.

2. Taohuawu Woodblock New Year Pictures

Taohuawu woodcut originated in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (i.e. 160 1- 1620), with a history of more than 300 years. At that time, due to frequent wars, people from all over the country fled to Jiangsu to make a living, and some people came to Wuxian County, Suzhou City? In West Zhang Ze Village, Zhizhen, they carved and sold paintings for a living, and gradually developed into a local folk art group-"Xizhangze Society", which was later called "Taohuawu".

Taohuawu woodcut watermark New Year pictures are carved with a carving knife, spread with colored ink and printed with rice paper or cooked rice paper. Characterized by exquisite materials and bright colors; Full and complete composition, vigorous and powerful lines; Simple and naive image, fresh and elegant style. The content of the screen is mostly based on folklore, fairy tales, opera characters and landscapes.

3. Biluochun tea

Biluochun tea belongs to green tea and is one of the top ten famous teas in China. Biluochun tea is made from tender buds picked in early spring. Its shape is curled up like a snail, revealing white hair, hiding silver and green, and its leaves are tender and soft. The soaked soup is clear and bright, with high and lasting aroma and fresh and refreshing taste.

4. Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, also known as golden claw crabs and clear water crabs, are known as the king of fighting among crabs. It is fat, thick and yellow, delicious, nutritious and contains many vitamins. September ~ 10 is the best season to eat Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs every year.

5. Sydney in Taihu Lake

Sydney in Taihu Lake is a famous fruit. Location: dongshan town and Xishan Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The climate here is mild, with plenty of rain and sunshine, four distinct seasons and slightly acidic soil, which is very suitable for the growth of fruit trees. So there are many varieties of fruit trees here, and the output is also great. Among them, the most famous varieties are "Dongting Red" and "Mi Xiang".

6. Myrica rubra in Dongshan

Xishan Myrica rubra, also known as Dongshan Wuzi, has spherical or oblate fruit with uniform size. The skin is purple-black or black-purple, the flesh is reddish and the juice is sweet. Dongshan Myrica rubra matures late, and is usually listed from late July to early August.

7. Guangfu loquat

Guangfu loquat is named after it was produced in Guangfu Mountain in the suburb of Changzhou, Jiangsu. Guangfu loquat has a history of more than 2000 years. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it was listed as a court tribute. Nowadays, Guangfu loquat has become a national geographical indication protection product.

8. Yixing teapot

Yixing teapot is a traditional special ceramic handicraft in China. It began in the Northern Song Dynasty, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and has been circulated for more than a thousand years. The teapot is simple in texture, simple and generous in shape, quaint in temperament, not flattering, beautiful and practical.

9. Taicang floss cake

Taicang muffin is a famous traditional food in Taicang City, Jiangsu Province. According to legend, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty tasted this kind of food when passing through the south of the Yangtze River, and gave a high evaluation: "It melts in the mouth and leaves fragrance on the teeth and cheeks". Since then, "Taicang Rousong Cake" has become one of the emperors' tributes.

10. Kunshan Bacheng Wine

Bacheng Laojiu was founded in Daoguang Decade of Qing Dynasty (A.D. 1830), with a history of 180 years. The wine is made of high-quality glutinous rice, with a soft and sweet taste and a long aftertaste.