Overview
Key takeaway
Delicate dumplings filled with hot soup and pork. Bite a hole, drink the soup, then eat. Nanjing specialty.
Time & cost
Plan 1–2 hrs. Budget: $2–$4.
Best for
Best if you want a local plate without explaining yourself at the counter — show the Chinese name on this page.
Practical
Price$2–$4
Duration1–2 hrs
WhereYin Shi Tangbao, Li Ji, local breakfast shops
Tips
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “汤包” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Location & how to go
Yin Shi Tangbao, Li Ji, local breakfast shops
MetroYin Shi Tangbao, Li Ji, local breakfast shops
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near Tangbao (soup dumplings).
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “汤包” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
