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It is very popular. Many people who come to eat are locals, and there are also tourists who come to eat
Buckwheat sausage Buckwheat sausage is QQ and smooth, chewy, and a little spicy
Yellow rice skin Cold yellow rice skin, with Guokui Just right, the Guokui is crispy and crispy, and there is a huge word Juntun Guokui on the wrapping paper🤣
An old shop on the food street, specializing in buckwheat sausage It is very popular. Many people who come to eat are locals, and there are also tourists who come to eat Buckwheat sausage Buckwheat sausage is QQ and smooth, chewy, and a little spicy Yellow rice skin Cold yellow rice skin, with Guokui Just right, the Guokui is crispy and crispy, and there is a huge word Juntun Guokui on the wrapping paper🤣
Sausage is a specialty food in Taiyuan. This restaurant is of course a time-honored brand in Taiyuan and is located in a busy area, so there are many diners. Tourists visiting the night market like to taste it here, but the taste is not as good as expected.
(These are all classic flavors that I've enjoyed for years or have an amazing reputation for! Sisters, bookmark this while you're out eating!) ✅ 【P2 Yang Ji Guan Chang】 💥A 20+ year old shop! Many people have been eating here since elementary school, and now they're parents! The buckwheat aroma of the sausage combined with the garlicky gravy is irresistible, taking you back to your childhood! ✅ 【P3 Xue Shan Cold Drink Hall】 🍧Sea buckthorn ice cream balls are sweet and refreshing! The aged vinegar ice cream balls are also unique—a must-try for those looking for something new!✨ A flavor I've enjoyed for over a decade, witnessing the balls getting smaller and the price increasing. ✅ 【P4 He Sheng Cai】 🔥A rising star! The sea buckthorn ice cream cup is super photogenic📸 The taste is sweet and sour without being cloying—a must-visit when you're passing by! ✅ 【P5 Lao Shu Ku Yuan Xiao】 🎑A favorite of old Taiyuan! The iconic long queues before the Lantern Festival! The flavor is on the sweeter side, but grandparents love it! Traditional craftsmanship is amazing! ✅ 【P6 Kaihua Temple Xiaojian Dipping Skewers】 🍢A nostalgic trip down memory lane! It's become even more popular after being popularized by the locals! Thick dipping sauces with many options, paired with fried tofu in a bowl!👌 💡Too crowded? Try the same thing on the 2nd floor of Causeway Bay's Rat Street! ✅ 【P7 Qingheyuan】 🌟Taiyuan-exclusive "Brain"! You might be confused at first, but you can't find it outside of Taiyuan! ➕Pickled chives enhance the flavor, a must-have for a health-conscious meal! ✅ 【P8 Hongxiang Honey Twist Doughnuts】 🍯A perennial queue king…the management controls the speed to create crowds😂 💡If you don't want to queue, go for it (recommended: pumpkin balls🎃). If you do queue, forget it! ✅ 【P9 Zhonglou Fried Yogurt】 📷A newly popular and visually appealing item! Plenty of filling and great for photos! 😋Afraid of queues? Head to the new shop across the street for a treat! ⚠️A word of caution: "God's Fried Chicken" evokes memories of my student days, but it's now too oily and salty – choose with caution!
Carb lovers rejoice! The soul of Taiyuan's old city is hidden in these alleys of Liuxiang—from spicy skewers that will make you sweat to sweet double-skin milk pudding, 8 local favorites that locals have been eating at for years, all for just 20 RMB per person, you'll be stuffed! 🔥【Must-Try TOP 1: Xiao Jian Zhan Chuan】 A veteran skewer shop on Laoshu Street, offering crispy fried tofu skewers and potato slices coated in sesame sauce, all rolled in a secret red oil sauce—the savory and slightly spicy flavor is simply divine! Don't forget to add some fried vermicelli, crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and coated in sauce—a taste you won't find anywhere else! 🌶️【Spicy to the Point of Leaving You Jumping: Na Jia Mala Ban】 A hidden gem next to Xiao Jian Zhan Chuan, offering self-selected vegetables coated in red oil and sesame sauce, and instant noodles soaked in the broth—so delicious you'll want to lick the plate clean! Locally certified: While it can't compare to "Ma Bu Pa" (a popular local snack), this intensely spicy and fragrant dish is a must-try when strolling through Liuxiang! 🥣【5 Yuan All-You-Can-Eat: Wan Tuo】 The aroma of Wan Tuo wafts through the streets and alleys of the food street! Slippery buckwheat Wan Tuo is topped with chili oil and coated with fragrant sesame seeds, making it chewy and delicious. It used to cost 10 yuan for 3 bowls, but now you can enjoy a satisfying 5 yuan bowl – a true "affordable happiness" for old Taiyuan residents! 🥮【Lantern Festival Queue King: Laoshuku Yuanxiao】 A "sweet nostalgia" for old Taiyuan residents in the northern part of the city! Round Yuanxiao filled with sesame and peanut filling, the sweet filling melts in your mouth when you bite into it – it's so sweet it makes your eyes squint! Although it's on the sweeter side, the older generation loves it! Every year before the Lantern Festival, the queue can stretch half a street, so remember to avoid peak hours if you want to try it! 🌮【Freshly Baked Sesame Cake So Delicious It's Incredibly Fragrant: Li Ji Sesame Cake】 Freshly baked sesame cakes in an oven, carrying the aroma of charcoal! The cumin chili pancakes, priced at 3.5 yuan, are incredibly crispy and crumbly. The preserved vegetable and braised pork pancakes are savory and flavorful, freshly baked and piping hot with a sesame aroma – you can't stop eating them while walking! 🧈【The undisputed king of queues: Hongxiang Honey Twisted Dough Sticks】 The "traffic king" of the food street! These sesame-coated twisted dough sticks are fried to a golden brown, bursting with the sweetness of honey and the soft, fragrant wheat flavor. At 2.3 yuan each, they offer exceptional value! (Pssst: the queues during holidays might be "hired" – buy during off-peak hours to avoid waiting!) 🥢【A 20-year-old flavor: Yangji Sausage】 A "childhood memory" from elementary school to marriage and children! Buckwheat sausage coated in dark soy sauce and chili oil, soft and smooth with a savory aroma, is a unique flavor code of old Taiyuan. One bowl is all you need to experience the old city's vibrant life! 🍜【Unavailable elsewhere: Xiaochilin Fried Cold Noodles】 The fried cold noodles, coated in a secret sesame sauce, are a "hidden gem"! Soft and chewy jelly noodles soaked in sesame sauce, paired with a bowl of sweet pear soup to cleanse the palate—a local favorite "carb + sweet treat" combination! 🍼【Finishing Sweet Treat: Jiexin Milk Dessert Family】 A must-visit dessert shop in Liuxiang! Their signature double-skin milk pudding is so tender it's practically bouncy, with a milky aroma and a refreshing sweetness. After a spicy meal, a bowl of this will instantly bring you pure bliss! Accommodation Recommendation: 🏨 【Home Inn】A tranquil choice in the bustling city 📍Address: No. 6, Guoshi Street, Xinghualing District I give the location 100 points! Hidden in the heart of the Liuxiang commercial district, yet offering unparalleled safety! ✨ 🌟5-minute walk to Causeway Bay Plaza and Food Street 🌟Top local restaurants: Hao Gang Gang Lamb Offal Soup, Ren Yili Steamed Dumplings 🌟Diverse room types: Family Room/Twin Room/Business King Room 🌟Thoughtful amenities: High-speed WiFi/Individual air conditioning/24-hour hot water Highly recommended! The bedding is incredibly comfortable, and free parking is provided for those driving. 🚗 A wide variety of buffet breakfast options are also available.
Escape Beijing this weekend! Four hidden gem cities just 2 hours away, each worth a visit! Tired of Beijing and looking for a break this weekend? You don't need to go far. Within 1-2 hours by high-speed rail, four unique cities await you. Tangshan's industrial romance, Tianjin's Western-style architecture, Taiyuan's ancient merchant charm, and Shijiazhuang's slow-paced ancient city life—choose a weekend, pack a small bag, and give yourself a short vacation. Tangshan: The Gentle Side of a Steel City Tangshan is just a 50-minute high-speed train ride from Beijing Station. This city, famous for its steel industry, actually hides many surprises. Nanhu Park is the city's green lung; in the morning, cycle around the lake, watching the reeds sway and egrets occasionally take flight. For lunch, be sure to try Tangshan's specialty, "Gecha," a mung bean pancake with minced meat and wood ear mushrooms—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. In the afternoon, visit Kailuan National Mining Park, go down to the underground experience area, see the century-old mine tunnels interwoven with modern lighting, and feel the city's history of rising from the sea of coal. In the evening, head to the top floor of Tangshan Banquet, overlooking the city's night view from the glass building. Order a pot of sour fish soup with Tangshan crispy candy, experiencing the romance of this industrial city amidst the lively atmosphere. Tianjin: The Slow Life in Crosstalk It only takes 30 minutes from Beijing South Railway Station to Tianjin, and the Haihe River is right outside the station. Under the plane trees of the Five Avenues, red brick buildings are covered with ivy. Rent a bicycle and stroll slowly, buying a bag of roasted chestnuts when you get tired. For lunch, have vegetarian buns with gabacai at Zhensucheng, a favorite breakfast for Tianjin locals. In the afternoon, experience the tranquility of Xikai Church, then visit the Porcelain House to see the fairytale castle made of 600 million porcelain pieces. In the evening, take a cruise on the Haihe River to witness the spectacular opening of the Liberation Bridge. In the evening, listen to a crosstalk performance at Mingliu Teahouse, experiencing the optimism and open-mindedness of Tianjin people amidst laughter and joy. Taiyuan: The Shanxi Merchant Culture of the Ancient Capital It takes about 2 hours from Beijing West Railway Station to Taiyuan South Railway Station. After getting off the train, head straight to Hao Gang's mutton soup for a bowl of first-served soup. The clear broth made from mutton bones, paired with millet fritters, is both warming and comforting. In the afternoon, head straight to Jinci Temple. The ancient cypress trees, the Nanlao Spring, and the Song Dynasty architecture—everywhere tells a story of history. Jinci Temple is even more beautiful after the rain; the bluestone paths reflect the water, and girls in Hanfu walk by with umbrellas, making you feel as if you've traveled back to ancient times. In the evening, go to the food street to try Shangdi Fried Chicken and Yangji Guanchang, experiencing the vibrant local life of Taiyuan. The night view of the Fenhe River Scenic Area is also beautiful; reeds sway in the wind, and citizens stroll leisurely—this is the simplest happiness. Shijiazhuang: The Slow Pace of Zhengding Ancient City It only takes 1 hour from Beijing West Railway Station to Shijiazhuang Station, so I recommend heading straight to Zhengding Ancient City. Here you'll find the Song Dynasty architecture of Longxing Temple, scenes from "Dream of the Red Chamber" at Rongguo Mansion, and the bluestone paths of Wangquan Ancient Street. Haojia Ribs' sesame seed cakes with meat filling are fragrant and delicious, and Majia Braised Chicken's braising sauce permeates every morsel of meat. In the afternoon, visit the Zhao Yun Temple to learn about the story of Zhao Zilong of Changshan. In the evening, watch the sunset over the Hutuo River, where egrets soar among the reeds. Before heading back, visit the Locomotive Pedestrian Street, where the aroma of coffee wafts from the cafes converted from old trains, and the warm lights of the vintage green trains illuminate the scene—time seems to slow down here. In conclusion These four cities each have their own unique charm: Tangshan has the romance of an industrial city, Tianjin has the humor of crosstalk culture, Taiyuan has a profound historical heritage, and Shijiazhuang has the tranquility of an ancient city. They are close to Beijing, close enough to reach in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee; yet far enough to allow you to temporarily forget the pressures of work and rediscover the meaning of life on unfamiliar streets. This weekend, don't hesitate any longer. Choose a city, buy a high-speed rail ticket—the most beautiful scenery often appears the moment you decide to set off.