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Sour quince fish at Haiyan Restaurant by Xingsheng Bridge

Xingsheng Bridge, Xiaguan

An old-school Bai restaurant beside Xingsheng Bridge in Xiaguan. Order crucian carp in a broth soured with local quince (English menus call it papaya) and chicken braised with erkuai rice cake. Come before dark and walk the bridge after dinner.

What locals sayRegulars rate it as a dependable old Bai kitchen for sour-spicy fish, well away from the old-town crowds.
Cost
About ¥84 per person
Time
1 hour · Dinner
In Chinese
海燕饭店 兴盛桥
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.