Yangzhou's most famous teahouse, founded in 1885, serving dim sum, dasi ganzhi and crab-roe soup dumplings.
Fuchun Teahouse was established in 1885 and is the reference point for Yangzhou's morning-tea (早茶 zǎochá) tradition, in which diners pair pots of tea with shared plates of steamed buns, dumplings and braised tofu. The local saying 'skin wrapped in water in the morning, water wrapped around skin at night' (早上皮包水，晚上水包皮) compares morning tea with an evening bath, and Fuchun is where visitors usually test the first half of that saying. The compound has several courtyard dining rooms, a counter for takeaway buns and a long menu of Huaiyang pastries. Typical spend is CNY 60-100 (~$8.5-14) per person, and the signature order is Three-diced bun (三丁包), Crab-roe soup dumplings (蟹黄汤包), Dasi ganzhi, braised shredded tofu in chicken broth (大煮干丝). The address is 35 Desheng Bridge (Desheng Qiao), Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区得胜桥35号 富春茶社). Opening hours: Daily, approx. 6:30AM-2PM and 5PM-8:30PM (confirm on Amap; hours shift by season). Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay in practice; foreign visitors can link an international card inside either app before the trip. A printed card with the Chinese name lets a taxi or Didi driver find the door, and the same name pastes straight into Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) for a walking route.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily, approx. 6:30AM-2PM and 5PM-8:30PM (confirm on Amap; hours shift by season) |
| Reservations | Walk-in is normal; search the Chinese name on Dianping (大众点评) or Meituan for current queues, vouchers and table booking |
| Address | 35 Desheng Bridge (Desheng Qiao), Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区得胜桥35号 富春茶社) |
Signature dishes
- Three-diced bun (三丁包)
- Crab-roe soup dumplings (蟹黄汤包)
- Dasi ganzhi, braised shredded tofu in chicken broth (大煮干丝)
- Thousand-layer oil cake (千层油糕)
Good to know
- Known for
- Huaiyang dim sum and morning tea
Location
35 Desheng Bridge (Desheng Qiao), Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区得胜桥35号 富春茶社)
32.3947, 119.4312 View on map
Highlights
- Yangzhou's most famous teahouse, founded in 1885, serving dim sum, dasi ganzhi and crab-roe soup dumplings
- Signature order: Three-diced bun (三丁包)
- Located at Desheng Bridge, old town near Dongguan Street
Tips for visiting
- Arrive before 8AM on weekdays; weekend queues of 40 minutes or more are common after 8AM.
- The takeaway counter by the door sells three-diced buns without a table wait.
- Telephone 0514-87233326 for hours or group seating.
- Search the Chinese name on Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) to confirm the exact branch before leaving the hotel.
- Order one dish per person plus rice or noodles, and say 少放糖 (shǎo fàng táng) for less sugar if Huaiyang sweetness is too much.
When to visit
Weekday mornings before 8AM, or late afternoon outside the breakfast rush
Accessibility
The venue is in the old-town district of Yangzhou, where lanes are paved but uneven and some historic buildings have steps or thresholds; step-free access is not guaranteed, so wheelchair users should phone ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fuchun Teahouse?
It is at 35 Desheng Bridge, Guangling District, Yangzhou.
How much does a meal at Fuchun Teahouse cost?
About CNY 60-100 (~$8.5-14) per person.
How does a solo traveler pay at Fuchun Teahouse?
Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code is standard; cash is accepted at most counters but some small shops prefer QR.