TúnxīThings to do

Things to do in Túnxī

  1. Ying Yang Coffee Bar

    A spin-off of the longstanding Shànghǎi bar, this place serves average coffee (Y20 to Y25), French crêpes (Y15 to Y35), noodles (Y20), juice, beer and cocktails (Y35 to Y40).

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  2. Měishí Rénjiā

    At the offical entrance to Lao Jie, this bustling restaurant – spread over two floors and hung with traditional Chinese mǎdēng lanterns – seethes with satisfied customers. Peruse the counter for a range of dishes – húntūn (wontons; dumpling soup), jiǎozi (stuffed dumplings), bāozi (steamed buns stuffed with meat or vegetables), noodles, clay pot and more – on display, have them cooked fresh to order and sink a delicious glass of sweet zǐmǐlù (紫米露), made from purple glutinous rice. If you want to linger over a meal, a more expensive restaurant version is located next door.

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  3. Gāotāng Húntūn

    Duck down a little alley opposite 120 Lao Jie to enjoy a warming bowl of húntūn made by a 12th-generation seller. The secret is in the superthin húntūn skins, meat minced from whole lean pork, and the tasty soup. No room on the skinny benches outside? Grab a seat in the owner's living room: it's set in an atmospheric Qing-era Hui home. It also sells dà húntūn (larger, vegie-filled dumplings).

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