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Don't go to the crowds in spring! | A Shaoxing native's firsthand experience: These 7 musty delicacies are truly seasonal must-try dishes during the plum rain season.
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Don't go to the crowds in spring! | A Shaoxing native's firsthand experience: These 7 musty delicacies are truly seasonal must-try dishes during the plum rain season.

A local Shaoxing resident warns: Avoid the crowds in spring; the plum rain season is the true seasonal limit for Shaoxing's fermented delicacies. Avoid the trendy streets and touristy versions of stin

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Forget that row of stinky tofu stalls! | 9 hidden gem stalls in Shaoxing, personally tested by a local – don't be fooled by travel guides!
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Forget that row of stinky tofu stalls! | 9 hidden gem stalls in Shaoxing, personally tested by a local – don't be fooled by travel guides!

Having lived in Shaoxing for five years, I wouldn't recommend visiting those trendy shops on Cangqiao Straight Street. This Shaoxing food avoidance list, compiled from locals' opinions, highlights nin

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To truly appreciate the freshness of Shaoxing cuisine, you need to eat according to the seasons | A blogger's personal review of seasonal limited-time dining options (avoiding touristy spots)
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To truly appreciate the freshness of Shaoxing cuisine, you need to eat according to the seasons | A blogger's personal review of seasonal limited-time dining options (avoiding touristy spots)

Shaoxing locals eat according to the calendar: snails during Qingming Festival, mugwort dumplings, bayberries in June, magnolia jelly, torreya nuts during Frost's Descent, and winter-brewed Shaoxing w

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Shaoxing's Fresh Fermented Food and Sauce: 10 Local Treasures from Fushan Straight Street and Dayun Market
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Shaoxing's Fresh Fermented Food and Sauce: 10 Local Treasures from Fushan Straight Street and Dayun Market

Exploring Shaoxing's local markets is the most direct way to experience this water town. This article uses the Fushan Straight Street morning market and the Dayun Farmers Market as its guide, showcasi

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Savor the unique flavors of Shaoxing, a water town and ancient city.
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Savor the unique flavors of Shaoxing, a water town and ancient city.

Delve into Shaoxing, a 2,500-year-old water town in Jiangnan, and explore its rich culinary culture. XOOTOUR's professional writers will guide you through savoring Shaoxing's distinctive cuisine, show

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