Zhulao Zongzi, a renowned snack in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account: huzhoufabu]

Huzhou in East China's Zhejiang province is a haven for foodies. Visitors can tantalize their taste buds either in century-old restaurants or at unknown snack bars around the city. The following are the top four most renowned snacks in Huzhou:

Ding Lianfang Qianzhangbao

Ding Lianfang Qianzhangbao, shaped like a long pillow, is made by wrapping minced pork in bean curd sheets. It was created by a local vegetable seller named Ding Lianfang in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). The snack is usually served with bean vermicelli.

Zhoushengji wonton

The wonton served at Zhoushengji, a restaurant in Huzhou with 90 years of history, is well-known for its thin skin and fresh, juicy taste. Served with soup made using ancestral recipes, it is listed among the top four renowned snacks in the city.

Zhulao Zongzi

Zhulao Zongzi, or Zhulao rice dumplings, enjoys tremendous popularity in Huzhou. It was mentioned several times in novels written by Louis Cha Jing-yong, a modern Chinese novelist well known for his historical Wuxia novels.

Zhenyuantong crunchy candy

Zhengyuantong is a time-honored snack brand in the city which was founded in the Qing Dynasty. The brand's crunchy candy is known for its delicate, crisp and fragrant taste. The variety with rose petals inside is the most famous.