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What food should I try in Hangzhou?
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Signature foods in Hangzhou include West Lake fish in vinegar, Beggar's chicken, Dongpo pork, Longjing shrimp. Choose a mix of specialist restaurants, markets and simple local meals rather than trying everything in one sitting.
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- ●Look for a reputable local version of West Lake fish in vinegar.
- ●Look for a reputable local version of Beggar's chicken.
- ●Look for a reputable local version of Dongpo pork.
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