He Shun Ji is a well-known brand that has been in existence for 280 years on the Bacheng Old Street, born in 1736 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It embodies the importance and protection of intangible cultural heritage, the promotion and inheritance of traditional food culture, the enrichment of cultural connotations in the old street tourist area, and the satisfaction of the daily needs of the town’s residents. The newly built old brand was established in early 2014, covering an area of over 300 square meters, with a retro style and Jiangnan folk customs. The five major areas, including the on-site exhibition area, dining and tasting area, independent cleaning, kitchen processing, and frozen storage, all showcase the unique craftsmanship of the brand. The outdoor dining and leisure area, spanning 177 square meters, is especially noteworthy for its integration of courtyard scenery, snacks, and relaxation, making it a multi-functional cultural and leisure area.

Bacheong Old Street Shui Mo Yun is a leisure and entertainment cultural club that blends classical dining with Kunqu Opera culture. It is the only private Kunqu Opera museum in Kunshan that is open to the public all year round for free, and it is also the exclusive Kunqu Opera cultural restaurant in Kunshan. Visitors feel as if they are at home when they come to this club, which has undergone several million yuan in investment and three years of meticulous work. Every detail of the club reflects the essence of Kunqu Opera.

A time-honored restaurant on Bacheng Old Street, located on Bacheng Street, Tel.： 0512-57850873

Feathered Bird Bar was established in 1997, and now has three branches: Feathered Bird Western Restaurant & Bar (Zhongyin World Trade Plaza), Feathered Bird City Wine Cellar (Tongfeng Road), and Feathered Bird (Bacheng Old Street). The bar is based on western cowboy culture and aims to create a western-style music bar centered on music culture.

Among them, Feiniao (Bacheng Old Street Store) takes advantage of the excellent geographical environment and the cultural atmosphere of the Kunqu opera town, and specializes in Soviet-style afternoon tea. The tea room decoration is a combination of Chinese and Western styles. It is located under the Fuxing Bridge. Basking in the sun, drinking tea, enjoying the scenery and chatting will make the cold winter days warm up.

Bubble Wonton is a type of small wonton with incredibly thin skin that is expertly crafted. When cooked, these wontons float on the surface, resembling delicate and sparkling bubbles. The meat filling and soup are both scrumptious and flavorful, earning them the nickname “Bubble Wonton” Several years ago, a female worker with a surname of Xia, who was laid off, came up with this ingenious concept in Zhenyi Old Street. Witnessing the public’s desire for sophisticated cuisine, she introduced this reasonably priced and high-quality snack, which swiftly became popular. Currently, there are five or six “Bubble Wonton” shops on both sides of the central bridge in the old street. These shops are a magnet for tourists, and each one is bustling with customers. The workers at these shops are either Xia’s sisters or relatives. A solitary small wonton has brought riches to an entire family and has also established a brand for the ancient town.

Qingtuanzi is a delicacy that is characterized by its soft and smooth texture, as well as its sweet flavor that is not overly greasy. It has a pleasant aroma that is not overpowering, and it can retain its freshness for up to a week without going bad. The use of high-quality ingredients and handmade craftsmanship contribute to the exceptional quality of Qingtuanzi. Moreover, there is a secret technique used for making mugwort juice, which plays a crucial role in the production of Qingtuanzi in Kunshan. This green juice is made from a wild plant called mugwort and is used to color the glutinous rice flour, resulting in rice dumplings that are vibrant green in color. The addition of mugwort juice gives Qingtuanzi a rich aroma and a unique taste that is absolutely delightful.
The most renowned Qingtuanzi in the Jiangnan region can be found in Baching Zhengyi Town. Each year during the Qingming Festival, the ancient town bustles with activity as people come to purchase Qingtuanzi. Despite the continuous rain that occurs during the Qingming season, which weaves a damp web between the sky and earth, it cannot deter people’s adoration for Qingtuanzi.
The history of Qingtuanzi can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that a woman named Zhao Hui from Baching Zhengyi Town discovered that a wild grass called “Jiangmaicao” was an excellent ingredient for making the green juice used in Qingtuanzi. She found that rice balls made with hand-ground flour were softer, more delicate, and didn’t stick to teeth, and they would not crack, harden, or go bad after several days of storage. Later, an old lady named Chen Sibao from a cake shop south of the central bridge in the town learned the secret recipe from Zhao Hui. Since then, Qingtuanzi has been supplied to the market, becoming a delicious and locally distinctive snack. It was even listed as a festival tribute during the late Qing Dynasty.
To create Qingtuanzi, a wild grass known as “Jiangmai” is utilized. It is first washed and soaked in a basin with slaked lime. After soaking for some time, the grass is taken out, pounded, and the green juice is extracted. This juice is then combined with glutinous rice flour and early indica rice flour to form a dough. The filling for the Qingtuanzi is typically a smooth sweet bean paste, though other fillings like date paste or rose can be used as well. During the filling process, a small piece of sugar and lard is added. Once the dough is shaped, the Qingtuanzi are steamed to cook. After steaming, the surface of the Qingtuanzi is brushed evenly with cooked vegetable oil using a brush, and this final step completes the process.
Freshly steamed Qingtuanzi are as green as jade and as shiny as emerald, sweet but not greasy, rich but not heavy. Today, Qingtuanzi is not only a culinary delight but also carries the reminiscence of loved ones and the inheritance of folk customs, adding a touch of atmosphere to the festival.

Bacheng grape base, located in Kunshan City was established in October 2006 with a planned area of 10,000 acres and a total investment of 177.58 million yuan. It is distributed in seven villages, including Bachinghu Village, Xinkaihe Village, Maoshatang Village, Moliaojing Village, Longtanhu Village, and Maoxu Village. The base construction in Bacheng focuses on developing modern agriculture, vigorously introducing excellent grape varieties from both domestic and foreign sources. All grapes are planted using pollution-free planting techniques, and a “company + base + farmer” operating model is adopted to promote the development of more than 500 farms, including Xingqijiu Farm, Huadong Ecological Farm, Ancient City Grape Plantation, and Longteng Grape Plantation, with an annual output of nearly 8,000 tons of high-quality grapes. The base has played a positive role in the development of modern urban agriculture, promoting the process of enriching the local people and developing the village, enhancing the tourism function of the tertiary industry, reducing agricultural non-point source pollution, and protecting the environment.