The "Nanjing-Taizhou Autumn Culinary Journey", featuring two tourist attractions and two cuisines in Jiangyan district, has been selected as one of China's 24 Solar Terms (Autumn) Tourist Cuisines and Routes.
Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park and Quexiandao Commercial Street are included in the itinerary, while "eight delicacies of Qinhu Lake" and Qinhu crabs are recommended as seasonal delicacies.
Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park, a national 5A tourist attraction, boasts a network of rivers and dotted fields. It is a habitat for various wildlife species, including nationally protected ones like elks and Yangtze alligators.
An aerial view of Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park. [Photo/WeChat account: jsjytv]
The Quexiandao Commercial Street is a local landmark that combines traditional local architecture with modern restaurants and bars, offering a unique consumer experience.
Quexiandao Commercial Street at night. [Photo/WeChat account: jsjytv]
The "eight delicacies of Qinhu Lake" encompass Qinhu crabs, shrimp balls, fish cakes, soft-shelled turtles, geese, snails, mixed fishes, and silver fishes. Dishes made from these delicacies are known for their tenderness, smoothness, and delicious flavors, attracting many tourists seeking culinary delights.
Qinhu snails, one of the "eight delicacies of Qinhu Lake". [Photo/WeChat account: jsjytv]
Qinhu crabs are highly regarded for their unique growth environment and fishing techniques, exceptional taste, high nutritional value, and deep cultural significance.
A Qinhu crab. [Photo/WeChat account: jsjytv]