In Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, the Shuitingmen historical and cultural block is a must-see to savor the marvelous local specialty cuisine, offering visitors a vivid and unforgettable culinary experience.

Over 80 percent of Shuitingmen's eateries focus on traditional Quzhou snacks, attracting tourists with authentic flavors.

The charm of the Shuitingmen historical and cultural block lies in its authentic flavors rooted in local traditions.

In Shuitingmen, freshly baked pastries filled with savory local pork exude a charcoal-grilled aroma. Handmade Shuijing cakes with crystal-like transparency offer a unique texture, showing traditional making skills.

One of the city's signature dishes, "three heads and one foot" — the heads of rabbits, ducks and fish, and duck feet — is a spicy highlight of Quzhou's cuisine.

The Shaoyongfeng sesame seed cake. [Photo/WeChat ID: kechengfabu]

The allure extends beyond taste, emphasizing craftsmanship. At the Shaoyongfeng sesame seed cake shop, a master baker demonstrates the intricate traditional preparation techniques, filling the air with rich scents of sesame seeds. The sesame seeds are sourced from local farmers, ensuring authenticity.

Nearby, the Dehui flaky pastry shop, a renowned bakery, preserves century-old recipes. Their pastries, made with local ingredients like pickled vegetables and pork, reflect Quzhou's culinary heritage.

Across Quzhou, other attractions like Beimen Street and Nianbadu Ancient Town also celebrate local dishes. These culinary traditions create a distinctive food map — enlivening each locale with unique tastes and offering visitors a vivid, unforgettable experience.