Xu Chang Sauce Garden, established in the ninth year of the Xianfeng Emperor during the Qing Dynasty (1859), is the earliest sauce garden in Wuzhen. Upon entering the garden’s courtyard, one is greeted by a rich aroma of pickled vegetables. The courtyard is filled with blue-grey sauce jars, each topped with a large bamboo hat, which has become a standard image of Xu Chang Sauce Garden in photographers’ lenses.
The ancient traditional brewing methods, the presence of a workshop with its own brand, and rows of outdoor sauce jars are what draw tourists’ attention to Xu Chang. The jars are marked with ‘Xu Chang Sauce Garden’ and ‘Xianfeng Ninth Year’, which further enhances the sense of the garden’s century-old history. In the shop in front of the workshop, one can purchase special products from Xu Chang Sauce Garden, such as broad bean paste, soy sauce, and pickled vegetables. The prices are not too high; soy sauce is roughly ten to twenty yuan per bottle. It’s a good choice to bring some back as a seasoning or as a gift for friends and family. The garden is open all year round from 09:00 to 17:00.Xu Chang Sauce Garden
Xu Chang Sauce Garden, established in the ninth year of the Xianfeng Emperor during the Qing Dynasty[...]
