Wang Xingji is a long-running Wuxi dumpling and wonton brand. Wuxi soup dumplings are larger and sweeter than Shanghai's.
Wang Xingji is a time-honored Wuxi dumpling and wonton brand with branches near the Chong'an Temple pedestrian area. Wuxi xiaolongbao have a thicker skin and sweeter soup than Shanghai's. A steamer costs about CNY 20-40 (USD 3-6). Ordering is usually at the counter with payment first. Confirm the specific branch on Amap or Baidu Maps before going, as coordinates given are for the area. Alipay and WeChat Pay are standard.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily approx. 7:00AM-8:30PM |
| Reservations | Walk-in only |
| Address | Zhongshan Road (Chong'an Temple area), Liangxi District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China |
Signature dishes
- Wuxi xiaolongbao (larger, sweeter)
- Meat and crab roe dumplings
- Wonton soup
- Sticky rice siu mai
Good to know
- Known for
- Wuxi xiaolongbao
Location
Zhongshan Road (Chong'an Temple area), Liangxi District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
31.5693, 120.3005 View on map
Highlights
- Sweet-style soup dumplings
- Inexpensive
- Central location
Tips for visiting
- Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay; foreign cards are accepted at few venues, so a foreign-card-linked Alipay or WeChat Pay account set up before arrival, or cash, is the safe plan.
- Menus are usually Chinese-only outside large hotels; a translation app (Google Translate camera mode or Baidu Translate) and photo menus help.
- Confirm the branch on Amap before going
When to visit
Breakfast
Accessibility
Stairs are common in older buildings; step-free access varies and is best confirmed by phone or on Amap.
Frequently asked questions
How do Wuxi dumplings differ from Shanghai's?
They are sweeter with a thicker skin.