Heart yearns for paradise - Shangri La Hotel Yangzhou

People say that a good start to a trip starts with staying in a comfortable hotel. For this trip to Yangzhou, I stayed at the Shangri La Hotel in Yangzhou. Like the city of Yangzhou, the Shangri La Hotel in Yangzhou gives people a very comfortable feeling. It is worth mentioning that the three knives at the Shangri La Hotel must be experienced. The first knife cuts a kitchen knife, which has traditional Yangzhou cuisine. The second knife is a foot repair knife, which is famous throughout the country. The third knife is a face repair knife, which is a traditional knife technique used by the Natural Hair Salon.

Delicious Yangzhou Morning Tea

When you eat breakfast in Yangzhou, you must not miss Yangzhou morning tea in Huaiyang Cuisine. Compared with the famous Cantonese morning tea, I prefer Yangzhou morning tea, because the taste here is more light, not as sweet and greasy as Cantonese morning tea. Xianggong is a specialty restaurant of Shangri La, where local Huaiyang cuisine from Yangzhou is served from morning till morning. The traditional Chinese decoration style of Xianggong is quaint and elegant, making it a must visit place to taste the delicious Huaiyang cuisine in Yangzhou.

Yangzhou is a poetic place, but for foodies, what is even more attractive is its rich and exquisite Yangzhou cuisine. Yangzhou morning tea has very rich dishes. It is said that this is the standard for local businessmen to show off their wealth in ancient times. The more morning tea Dim sum there are, the more prosperous their business will be. Tasting Yangzhou's pastries and enjoying a cup of tea with a sweet aftertaste is the most authentic portrayal of Yangzhou's morning tea.

The Dim sum in Yangzhou morning tea has a unified name: Huaiyang Delicacies. Whether it's a three diced bun or a bean paste bun, all kinds of buns have soft noodles, full fillings, and are not sweet or greasy. Crab yolk soup is as thin as paper. What's more interesting is that each crab yolk soup bun has a different color. Gently bite a small opening along the edge of the bun, suck the essence of the soup bun, and the crab yolk bun with thick soup and strong meat flavor is simply a delicacy in the world.

Jadeite roasted wheat is sweet with a hint of saltiness, and the saltiness does not outweigh the sweetness. Its snow-white skin is translucent with emerald green vegetables, and its thin skin and large filling make it so delicious that it can't stop.

The beauty of Thousand Layer Oil Cake lies in its soft and smooth texture, as well as the magical transition between texture and chewiness. Looking at an ordinary oil cake, the dough is dense and chewy, giving it a chewy feeling. There is a real sense of chewing pleasure, and the sweetness of Thousand Layer Oil Cake is also very unique, with a silky fragrance and no trace of greasiness.

As one of the classic famous Huaiyang Cuisine dishes, boiled dried shredded bean curd is one of the representative works of Huaiyang cuisine, which is famous for its knife work and heat. The dried bean curd is sliced into even thin strips, followed by chicken shreds, bamboo shoots and other accessories, and the thick soup is cooked with chicken soup. The refreshing taste is very pleasing.

Another distinctive feature of the fine pastry is the San Ding Bao, which has a very fluffy white skin, a soft and tough texture, and does not stick to the teeth when eaten. The three cubes in the Three Ding Pack are chicken, meat, and bamboo shoots, with rich filling that balances softness and chewiness, making it enjoyable to eat.

Raincoat cucumber is a cold dish that tests a lot of knife skills. After being delicately cut by the chef, the cucumber looks like a raincoat. Anyone has tried cold cucumber salad, but changing the cutting method can add a lot of color to the originally simple dish.

The environment of the whole Xianggong is elegant. The Chinese style is antique. Through the huge french window, you can see the Jiangnan garden outside. The Xianggong not only has delicious food, but also the elegant environment makes people feel extremely comfortable.

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Address: B1 and 1st floors, Shangri La Hotel, No. 472 Wenchang West Road, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Breakfast daily: 07:00-10:00

Lunch: Daily: 11:00-14:00

Dinner daily: 17:00-22:00

High end and upscale Shangri La Hotel

Yangzhou Shangri La Hotel is a high-end chain directly operated hotel. Walking into the hotel, you can feel the fusion of Chinese elegance and modern simplicity. The high lobby makes people feel the grandeur of the entire hall, with large crystal lights, ancient style screens, carved door curtains, and every decorative detail showcasing texture and taste. Entering the hotel lobby, you can feel elegance and calmness, instantly relaxing your mood.

The executive restaurant on the 28th floor of the hotel boasts unbeatable scenery and a clean and simple new Chinese style that retains the elegance of the East. It is particularly suitable for business meetings or gatherings with family and friends.

On the third floor of the hotel, there is also a spacious fitness area with a variety of fitness equipment, and there is always one that suits you. Standing on the treadmill, you will have a beautiful view in front of you. This kind of fitness environment is really great.

Walking into the room, one immediately feels warm and cozy. The room is designed with warm colors and a new Chinese style decoration. The room overlooks the beautiful scenery of Mingyue Lake and also offers a panoramic view of the classic Chinese garden pavilions and ponds, inheriting the consistent style of Shangri La. The spacious and luxurious rooms provide a comfortable living environment.

Top Kung Fu · Tianzi Hair Salon

On the third floor of the hotel, there is the Tianzi Hair Salon, a representative of Yangzhou Haircut Knife, which was awarded the "First Class Knife" by Emperor Qianlong. The decoration of this hair salon is quite old-fashioned, and all the decorations are very retro. Hairdressing, hair cutting, and shaving are all the characteristics of this place, especially for men who must experience shaving. The ancient and exquisite techniques, combined with sharp scrapers, wander in the beard on the cheek. After completion, you can feel a refreshing feeling on your face that you have never felt before. You have never felt that your beard can be shaved so clean.

The master will first apply a hot towel to your entire face, but mainly to your chin, in order to open up your skin pores and facilitate the start of shaving. Master will also wipe your face like your mother did when you were a child

After the skin is fully relaxed, apply pre shave oil on the face, massage thoroughly, and apply shaving cream. After applying, wait for one or two minutes to feel the unique and delicate cutting skills, gentle techniques, and clever blades of the Yangzhou barber, like a spring breeze brushing the face.

Carving on Meat · Lu Qin Foot Art

Yangzhou foot repair is another business card of Yangzhou. Staying at such a luxurious Shangri La Hotel, one naturally needs to enjoy the comfort from head to toe. The hotel, together with Ms. Lu Qin, a national inheritor of intangible culture, has opened a flagship store called "Lu Qin Foot Art" on the third floor of the hotel, where one can enjoy the unique skills of the eight foot repair techniques.

I personally think that the most significant effect of foot repair is to refresh and invigorate the mind. After foot repair, the whole person will feel relaxed. This feeling is like just taking a shower, the body has cleared away dirt, and it feels very refreshing and comfortable.

Xianggong · Gourmet Delicious and Exquisite Dinner

Whether it is Huaiyang Cuisine or others, the food that can affect the taste of our hearts can be regarded as a profound taste. In the evening, go to the Shangri La Palace to eat Huaiyang Cuisine. Taste carefully the delicious food that belongs to Yangzhou. Each dish shows the five-star food quality. Friends who come to Yangzhou to eat Huaiyang Cuisine must not miss Shangri La Palace.

The first time I ate Fermented bean curd, it was wrapped with goose liver. What's the magic match? It's a magic combination of Chinese delicacy and western elegance. The taste is absolutely new and unique, with a light Fermented bean curd flavor and delicate goose liver taste~

Honey juice Lipu taro, fried taro, crispy and delicious on the outside, soft and tender on the inside

Iced goji berries look very much like hot chili peppers, it's really the first time I've seen such a big goji berry.

The highlight of dinner is undoubtedly the Qianlong Nine Silk Soup, which has a fragrant and mellow taste, a peaceful texture, and is suitable for all ages. The Qianlong Nine Silk Soup also has a unique on-site production feature, which is dine in and dine in. The pre prepared dried silk is stacked on a plate, and several ingredients are served together in white square porcelain dishes. The brown transparent glass dishes are placed on a small card stove, and the bottom of the dishes is clear and visible.