Ripe Yangshan honey peaches. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Here are some of the most popular summer delicacies in Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province.

Summer fruits

Watermelon is one of the most popular summer fruits. In the Lingshan scenic area, there is an ancient well where local residents ice watermelons to eat and pray for blessings.

A summer without Yangshan honey peaches would not be complete for Wuxi residents. Featuring juicy pulp, sweet taste, and fragrant aroma, Yangshan honey peaches are unlike any other peach.

In addition to biting directly into the peach, one can drink Yangshan honey peaches after massaging them gently for a few seconds.

Juicy and sweet plums and grapes are also popular fruits among Wuxi residents.

Cold noodles with sesame sauce. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Summer delicacies

Cold noodles with sesame sauce are believed to cool the body in summer. Eating cold noodles in a room with air conditioning is one of the most enjoyable things on a hot summer days.

Braised hairy crabs in soy sauce. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Braised duck, shrimp, chicken feet, and green soy bean in rice wine sauce is another popular summer dish in Wuxi and is usually accompanied with rice wine.

Dishes made with hairy crabs in June are also indispensable for summer life in Wuxi. In June, hairy crabs are especially delicious as they usually have thin shells, tender meat, and abundant crab cream.