Web search API

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This topic describes the API parameters and usage of UnifiedSearch.

API

The UnifiedSearch IQS search engine is an open-domain general search engine for agents. It excels by balancing retrieval effectiveness, cost, and latency. It supports the following engines: CNLiteBasic, CNAuto, Generic, GlobalBasic, and GlobalAdvanced. See Overview for a comparison of these engines.

API

Request parameters

Parameter

Type

Required

Default

Description

Example

query

string

Yes

-

The search query. The length must be between 1 and 500 characters.

Important

For optimal results, keep the query within 30 characters. You can use a model on the client side to rewrite the query before calling the API.

Apsara Conference

engineType

string

No

Generic

The engine type. Supported values:

  • Generic: The standard search. Returns 10 results.

  • GenericAdvanced: The enhanced search. Returns approximately 50 results and increases the number of retrieved items from authoritative sites. This is a paid option.

  • CNLiteBasic: The web search (express edition). A semantic search engine that returns 1 to 50 results.

  • CNAuto: The intelligent source routing search. Supports complex queries and returns 1 to 10 results.

  • GlobalBasic: The global search. Covers both domestic and international sources, has higher latency, and returns 1 to 50 results.

  • GlobalAdvanced: The global deep search. Covers both domestic and international sources, has higher latency and higher authoritativeness, and returns 1 to 10 results.

Generic

timeRange

string

No

NoLimit

The time range for the query. Supported values:

  • OneDay: Within 1 day

  • OneWeek: Within 1 week

  • OneMonth: Within 1 month

  • OneYear: Within 1 year

  • NoLimit: No limit (default)

Note

This parameter is not supported when engineType is set to GlobalAdvanced.

NoLimit

category

string

No

null

The search category. Limits search results to sites in the specified categories. To specify multiple categories, separate them with commas. Supported values:

  • finance: Finance

  • law: Law

  • medical: Medical

  • internet: Internet (Featured)

  • tax: Tax

  • news_province: Provincial News

  • news_center: Central News

Note
  • For general-purpose scenarios, do not specify this parameter as it may negatively affect recall.

  • This parameter is not supported when engineType is set to GlobalAdvanced.

locationInfo

city

string

No

null

The city used to provide location-specific context for the query.

Note
  • This parameter noticeably improves results in specific scenarios, such as weather queries. The weather information for the corresponding region is returned in sceneItems. For example, if the query is "Today's weather" and the city is "Beijing", local weather information is returned.

  • This parameter takes effect only when engineType is set to Generic.

Beijing

ip

string

No

null

The IP address used to provide location-specific context for the query.

Note
  • This parameter noticeably improves results in specific scenarios, such as weather queries. The weather information for the corresponding region is returned in sceneItems.

  • The city parameter has priority over the ip parameter.

  • This parameter takes effect only when engineType is set to Generic.

117.136.110.23

contents

mainText

bool

No

false

Specifies whether to return the main text.

markdownText

bool

No

false

Specifies whether to return the main text in Markdown format.

richMainBody

bool

No

false

Specifies whether to return the rich text full body.

Note

This parameter is not supported when engineType is set to GlobalAdvanced.

summary

bool

No

false

Specifies whether to return an enhanced summary. This is a paid option.

Note

This parameter is not supported when engineType is set to GlobalAdvanced.

rerankScore

bool

No

true

Specifies whether to rerank the search results and return the rerankScore.

Note

This parameter is not supported when engineType is set to GlobalAdvanced.

advancedParams

map<string, string>

No

null

The advanced search parameters.

  • numResults: The number of results to return. Value range: 1–50.

  • startPublishedDate: The start of the publication date range, in YYYY-MM-DD format.

  • endPublishedDate: The end of the publication date range, in YYYY-MM-DD format.

  • includeSites: Specifies sites to search within. Separate multiple sites with commas. Specify no more than 20 sites. Example: "aliyun.com,sina.cn".

  • excludeSites: Specifies sites to exclude from the search. Separate multiple sites with commas. Specify no more than 20 sites. Example: "aliyun.com,sina.cn".

Note
  • The date range specified by startPublishedDate and endPublishedDate has priority over timeRange.

  • includeSites and excludeSites are not supported for the Generic, GenericAdvanced, or CNAuto engine types.

  • This parameter is not supported when engineType is set to GlobalAdvanced.

{
    "numResults": "5",
    "startPublishedDate": "2025-07-01",
    "endPublishedDate": "2025-07-31"
}

Return parameters

Parameter

Type

Nullable

Description

Example (Query: Apsara Conference)

requestId

string

No

The request ID. Provide this ID when you contact support for troubleshooting.

35E5608A-A737-2038-****-D9D34C6BFD9E

pageItems[]

title

string

No

The title of the webpage.

A Major Event for the Cloud Computing Industry

link

string

No

The URL of the webpage.

https://example.html

snippet

string

No

A dynamic snippet from the webpage that contains the matched keywords. The average length is 150 characters.

The 2023 Apsara Conference will be held in Hangzhou from Oct 31 to Nov 2. Aimed at leading cloud computing innovation and adhering to a commitment to openness, it embodies the ideas, breakthroughs, and industry practices of cloud computing, driving the progress of China's cloud computing industry. Highlights of the conference include an open cloud computing industry event...

publishedTime

string

Yes

The publication time of the webpage, in ISO 8601 format.

2025-04-27T20:36:04+08:00

mainText

string

Yes

The full text parsed from the webpage. The maximum length is 3,000 characters and the recall rate is over 98%.

Note

Returned when contents.mainText is enabled.

The Qwen large model family continues to grow.\nThe Platform for AI (PAI) is fully upgraded.\nPAI 4.0 significantly lowers the barrier to AI development in the large model era. The big data platform continuously iterates for AI scenarios, and the integration of big data and AI accelerates innovation.\nAn AI-driven data platform with a new upgrade.\nApsaraDB, with PolarDB, AnalyticDB, Lindorm, and RDS at its core, fully embraces vector search capabilities. It is deeply integrated with large models like Qwen to provide an intelligent, one-stop data management platform.\nFile Storage NAS introduces a cost-effective, all-flash specification.\nThe new generation of advanced specifications maintains rich enterprise-level features and high performance while reducing the cost of all-flash NAS by 54%, benefiting all developers.\nNew HPC-optimized instance released.\nThis highly cost-effective instance is designed to enhance HPC application performance and optimize computing costs, accelerating R&D innovation in industrial simulation, EDA, and life sciences.\nIntelligent service for cloud network released.\nAn intent-aware, high-precision network O&M toolset that enables full-scenario deep observation, proactive network risk warnings, and one-click fault diagnosis for cloud network management.

richMainBody

string

Yes

The rich-text body of the webpage, up to 12,000 characters. The main content (text, images, audio, and video) is converted into a unified text format. This conversion preserves formatting such as tables and code, and maintains the original content order.

Note

Returned when contents.richMainBody is enabled. May be null.

Conference\tHighlights\t\n\t<quark-image aesthetics_score_v2=\"2\" available_status=\"3\" caption=\"24hx3\" efficiency_score_v2=\"0\" fetch_status=\"0\" is_broken=\"0\" is_high_quality_chart=\"0\" is_high_quality_text=\"0\" is_watermark=\"0\" ori_height=\"844\" ori_width=\"816\" phash=\"11461396206272442592\" relevant_score=\"0.2\" relevant_score_v2=\"0\" render_height=\"422\" render_width=\"408\" tag=\"Digits, Asterisk\" url=\"http://s2.zimgs.cn/ims?kt=url&amp;key=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWcuYWxpY2RuLmNvbS9pbWdleHRyYS9pMS9PMUNOMDFrVmRwSVExWmVvRGR2VjhyeF8hITYwMDAwMDAwMDMyMjAtMi10cHMtODE2LTg0NC5wbmc=&amp;sign=yx:i0_L-SHrQcmhfxx_VIchUKwEpCc=&amp;tv=0_0&amp;p=\" value_score=\"0.2\"><quark-ocr>\t24\t \thx\t3\t</quark-ocr></quark-image>\t\n\tOpen\t\n\tCloud\tComputing\tIndustry\tEvent\t

markdownText

string

Yes

The full text of the webpage in Markdown format. This format provides better support for structured information like tables. The recall rate is currently about 50% and is being continuously improved.

Note

Returned when contents.markdownText is enabled. May be null.

# 2022 Apsara Conference Homepage\n\nurl: https://yunqi.aliyun.com/2022/\n\narticle_title: \n\ntime: \n\n---\nApsara Conference aims to lead innovation in computing technology, carrying new ideas, practices, and breakthroughs. Over 14 years, it has witnessed the emergence and evolution of China's computing industry. From cloud computing to data intelligence, from the Apsara operating system to the City Brain, Apsara Conference has spread the seeds of innovation in Yunqi Town, painting a picture of the future of computing. Here, cutting-edge technologies and ideas collide; from here, we move into the next era of computing.\n\nGuiding Organization: Zhejiang Provincial People's Government\n\nOrganizer: Hangzhou Municipal People's Government, Zhejiang Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology, Alibaba Group\n\nCo-organizer: Hangzhou Xihu District People's Government, Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.\n\nHERE, YOU CAN \n\nSee the Trends \n\nFrontier scientists and technology leaders\n\nUnveil technology trends \n\n![](https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/O1CN012tLYWr1qUakeo7k0J_!!6000000005499-2-tps-198-180.png)

images

string[]

Yes

The URLs of images on the webpage. Up to three URLs are returned.

["https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i4/O1CN01tQtpTk229m8lVk5O5_!!6000000007078-2-tps-480-480.png"]

hostname

string

Yes

The name of the website.

Apsara Conference

hostLogo

string

Yes

The logo of the website.

https://s2.zimgs.cn/ims?kt=url&at=smstruct&key=aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc20uY24vdGVtcC8yMDIzMTIxMzE4MDg1MS1kODBwYXZkcmxjdmhpOW1lbTN2d2hmZnZyMHB4d2tmMS5qcGc=&sign=yx:yKGwVcenpd1ndhXCI4D7V_g6HZU=&tv=400_400

summary

string

Yes

The information most relevant to the query, extracted from the webpage's full text to create an enhanced summary. The default length is about 500 characters.

Note

Returned when contents.summary is enabled.

The Apsara Conference in Hangzhou in September 2025, themed "Cloud-Intelligence Integration, Carbon-Silicon Symbiosis," became a focal point for the global tech community. At this event showcasing cutting-edge technology, Jiufang Zhitou Holdings presented its self-developed "Jiufang AI Stock Machine," demonstrating its innovative strength in the fintech sector and reflecting the profound intelligent transformation of the securities industry. As a company invited to exhibit for three consecutive years, Jiufang Zhitou has made a leap from learning and sharing to product demonstration this year. Notably, Jiufang Zhitou's practice aligns with the trend of buy-side investment advisory transformation.

rerankScore

double

Yes

A score generated by a rerank model to reorder search results and improve relevance.

Note

For Generic, GenericAdvanced, and CNAuto editions, this field is returned and affects the ranking only when contents.rerankScore is enabled. For other editions, this field is always returned and does not affect the ranking.

0.7786493301391602

hostAuthorityScore

double

Yes

The dynamic authority score. Valid values: 0 to 2.

Note

This score is calculated based on relevance to the input query. Websites more relevant to the query receive a higher score (for example, a medical website for a medical query).

1.923339

websiteAuthorityScore

int32

Yes

The static authority score. This score is determined solely by the website's inherent authority and is independent of the query. For more information, see Feature: Static authority score.

Note

This field is always returned for Generic and GenericAdvanced editions. For CNLiteBasic and CNAuto editions, this field may be null for some results.

3

correlationTag

int32

Yes

The relevance tag:

0: low relevance

1: relevant

1

tags

Map<String, String>

Yes

Webpage tags. For more information, see Feature: Webpage tags (tags). This map can include the following keys:

  • genre (Content type)

  • isUgc (Indicates if the content is user-generated)

  • ugcType (Type of user-generated content)

  • industry (Industry classification)

  • isListPage (Indicates if the page is a list page)

Important

Plan for cases where tags is null. You can often use tags to exclude specific pages.

{

"genre": "ForumUgc",

"isUgc": "true",

"industry": "Auto",

"ugcType": "StructuredQA",

"isListPage": "false"

}

sceneItems[]

type

string

Yes

The result type for a domain-specific scenario, such as weather, time, or calendar. More types will be added in the future. For more information, see SceneItem overview.

Important

If the service returns results for a domain-specific scenario, prioritize these results, as they are generally more accurate than webpage results.

time

detail

string

Yes

The details of the domain-specific scenario result. The schema varies by type, so this value is a JSON string.

{\"title\": \"London Time\", \"targetTimeZone\": \"Europe/London\", \"targetTimeMillisecond\": \"1745820817178\", \"targetTime\": \"2025-04-28 14:13:37\", \"beijingTimeZone\": \"PRC\", \"beijingTimeMillisecond\": \"1745846017178\"}

searchInformation

searchTime

int64

No

The search latency in milliseconds.

1048

queryContext

engineType

string

No

The search engine type used for the query.

Generic

originalQuery

query

string

No

The value of the query parameter from the original request.

Current time in London

timeRange

string

No

The value of the timeRange parameter from the original request.

NoLimit

rewrite

enabled

bool

No

Indicates whether query rewriting was enabled for this request.

false

timeRange

string

Yes

The rewritten timeRange. This field is returned only when the rewritten value differs from the original timeRange.

costCredits

search

genericTextSearch

int32

No

The number of basic text searches. For billing information, see View billing details.

1

valueAdded

summary

int32

No

The number of enhanced summary calls from the value-added package.

1

advanced

int32

No

The number of enhanced search calls from the value-added package.

0

Note

The server-side timeout is 5 seconds.

Example

  • Request parameters

{
  "query": "Hangzhou cuisine",
  "engineType": "CNAuto",
  "contents": {
    "mainText": true,
    "markdownText":false,
    "summary": true,
    "rerankScore": true
  },
  "advancedParams":{
    "numResults": 3
  }
}
  • Response parameters

{
    "requestId": "d0c19897-a162-417b-bed5-fb25351718f4",
    "pageItems": [
        {
            "title": "Authentic Hangzhou cuisine",
            "link": "https://m.xxxxxx.com/a1862771996201034/",
            "snippet": "Authentic Hangzhou cuisine\n1. West Lake vinegar fish\nA signature Hangzhou dish that is sweet, sour, and appetizing. The fish is tender and smooth, and the sauce is perfectly balanced without being cloying. A classic representation of Hangzhou cuisine, excellent in both presentation and taste.\n\n2. Dongpo pork\Tender, flavorful, and rich but not greasy. It melts in your mouth. Savory, sweet, and fragrant, braised to a tender and rich perfection. A must-try hearty dish in Hangzhou.\n\n3. Longjing shrimp\nA top-tier, elegant Hangzhou dish. Fresh river shrimp paired with the fragrance of Longjing tea. The shrimp are springy and tender, with a clean palate and a lingering aftertaste. A perfect fusion of tea aroma and umami.\n\n4. Cong Bao Hui (scallion-wrapped fried dough)\nA traditional Hangzhou street snack. The wrap is crispy, with a rich scallion aroma. It's savory and flavorful, an affordable taste of old Hangzhou's local life.\n\n5. Dingsheng cake\nA soft, sweet traditional pastry. The pink cake is tender and filled with fine red bean paste. It's sweet but not overly so, embodying the gentle charm of the Jiangnan region. It is also very photogenic.\n\n6. Lotus root starch and osmanthus soup\nA classic Hangzhou dessert. The lotus root starch is smooth and thick, sprinkled with golden osmanthus flowers. It's warm, soothing, and delicately sweet. A comforting treat.\n\n7. Pian Er Chuan noodles\nThe soul food breakfast for Hangzhou locals. A soup base made with pickled mustard greens, bamboo shoots, and lean pork. The soup is savory and the noodles are smooth. A light and delicious daily staple for locals.",
            "publishedTime": "2026-04-18T10:03:00+08:00",
            "mainText": "Authentic Hangzhou cuisine\n1. West Lake vinegar fish\nA signature Hangzhou dish that is sweet, sour, and appetizing. The fish is tender and smooth, and the sauce is perfectly balanced without being cloying. A classic representation of Hangzhou cuisine, excellent in both presentation and taste.\n\n2. Dongpo pork\Tender, flavorful, and rich but not greasy. It melts in your mouth. Savory, sweet, and fragrant, braised to a tender and rich perfection. A must-try hearty dish in Hangzhou.\n\n3. Longjing shrimp\nA top-tier, elegant Hangzhou dish. Fresh river shrimp paired with the fragrance of Longjing tea. The shrimp are springy and tender, with a clean palate and a lingering aftertaste. A perfect fusion of tea aroma and umami.\n\n4. Cong Bao Hui (scallion-wrapped fried dough)\nA traditional Hangzhou street snack. The wrap is crispy, with a rich scallion aroma. It's savory and flavorful, an affordable taste of old Hangzhou's local life.\n\n5. Dingsheng cake\nA soft, sweet traditional pastry. The pink cake is tender and filled with fine red bean paste. It's sweet but not overly so, embodying the gentle charm of the Jiangnan region. It is also very photogenic.\n\n6. Lotus root starch and osmanthus soup\nA classic Hangzhou dessert. The lotus root starch is smooth and thick, sprinkled with golden osmanthus flowers. It's warm, soothing, and delicately sweet. A comforting treat.\n\n7. Pian Er Chuan noodles\nThe soul food breakfast for Hangzhou locals. A soup base made with pickled mustard greens, bamboo shoots, and lean pork. The soup is savory and the noodles are smooth. A light and delicious daily staple for locals.",
            "markdownText": null,
            "richMainBody": null,
            "images": [

            ],
            "hostname": "Toutiao",
            "hostLogo": "https://s2.zimgs.cn/ims?kt=url&at=smstruct&key=aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uc20uY24vdGVtcC8yMDI1MTEyMTIwMzgxMi1rcXF6d3poM3h2OTBqc3dlcXI4Ympiemk1bnd1aTQ3bS5wbmc=&sign=yx:5bfu7XE905sWZ_02CY8CSHAAdEo=&tv=400_400",
            "summary": null,
            "rerankScore": 0.9940890073776245,
            "hostAuthorityScore": null,
            "websiteAuthorityScore": 2,
            "correlationTag": null,
            "tags": {
                "genre": "NewsPortal",
                "isUgc": "true",
                "industry": "General",
                "ugcType": "MediaArticle",
                "isListPage": "false"
            }
        },
        {
            "title": "Ban Chuan noodles",
            "link": "https://m.maigoo.com/citiao/355606.html",
            "snippet": "What are the famous snacks in Hangzhou? What specialty snacks does Hangzhou have? When traveling to Hangzhou, besides famous attractions like West Lake and Lingyin Temple, there are many delicious local foods, such as West Lake vinegar fish and West Lake lotus root starch. MAIGOO's editor has compiled the top ten specialty snacks in Hangzhou, including Pian Er Chuan noodles, Wushan crisp shortbread, Cong Bao Hui, Song-dynasty Dingsheng cakes, Hangzhou cat's ear noodles, Zhiweiguan's xiaolongbao, You Dong'er, and giant sesame balls. This list of famous Hangzhou snacks is worth saving!\n110k+\nTop Ten Famous Dishes of Hangzhou | What are the famous dishes of Hangzhou? | Ranking of representative Hangzhou cuisine\nWhat are the famous dishes of Hangzhou? What are the specialty dishes? Hangzhou cuisine, also known as Hangbang cuisine, along with Ningbo and Shaoxing cuisine, forms the traditional Zhejiang cuisine. This article compiles the top ten famous dishes of Hangzhou, including West Lake vinegar fish, Sister Song's fish soup, Longjing shrimp, Dongpo pork, deep-fried tofu skin rolls, Beggar's chicken, West Lake water shield soup, and chrysanthemum chicken shreds. Next time you visit Hangzhou, be sure to try these 10 representative dishes.\n66k+\nTop Ten Popular Hangzhou Late-night Snacks | 10 Must-Try Late-night Snacks in Hangzhou\nAlthough Hangzhou is sometimes jokingly called a 'food desert,' there are still many delicious things to eat, especially at night when the night markets open, gathering delicacies from all over. So what to eat for a late-night snack in Hangzhou? MaiGoo.com has compiled a must-eat list for Hangzhou late-night snacks, including Pian Er Chuan noodles, barbecue, lamb spine hotpot, crayfish, Cong Bao Hui, hot and sour noodles, seafood, shrimp and eel noodles, stinky tofu, and Dingsheng cake. Let's take a look at the delicious late-night snacks in Hangzhou.\nHangzhou cuisine | Hangzhou city | Late-night snack",
            "publishedTime": "2026-04-16T00:40:27+08:00",
            "mainText": "Ban Chuan is a type of dry-mixed noodle, a specialty snack popular in the Hangzhou and Shanghai region. The toppings for Ban Chuan are rich and varied, with common ones including shrimp and eel Ban Chuan, shrimp and kidney Ban Chuan, beef brisket Ban Chuan, pork liver Ban Chuan, and shredded pork Ban Chuan. The method involves stir-frying the ingredients, then adding the noodles to the pan to stir-fry until fragrant and well-mixed. This fully embodies the Hangzhou noodle philosophy of emphasizing toppings over the noodles themselves, resulting in a very fragrant dish. Compared to most Hangzhou dishes, Ban Chuan uses a relatively large amount of oil, so diners who prefer less greasy food should be cautious.\nDetailed Introduction PROFILE +\nBasic Information\nBan Chuan is a specialty snack from the Shanghai-Hangzhou region. This noodle dish is often served with various toppings, with famous varieties including shrimp and eel Ban Chuan, shrimp and kidney Ban Chuan, and beef brisket Ban Chuan.\nMethod\n1. Add cold water to a pot. After the water boils, add fresh alkaline noodles. When it boils again, add a bowl of cold water. Repeat this process 3 times, then drain the noodles.\n2. Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water until they are cool (this prevents sticking and the noodles from becoming mushy during stir-frying).\n3. Heat a wok until it smokes, then add cooking oil (this prevents the shredded pork from sticking). Add the shredded pork and stir-fry until it is partially cooked. Add dried tofu strips and leek shoots and continue to stir-fry. When the leek shoots become fragrant, add soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce. Finally, add the cooled noodles and stir. A little MSG can be added.\n4. Mix well and serve.\n Latest Comments \nUser Comments 0\nPlease Log In before posting a comment. Publish\n Related Articles \nWhat are the famous snacks in Hangzhou? What specialty snacks does Hangzhou have? When traveling to Hangzhou, besides famous attractions like West Lake and Lingyin Temple, there are many delicious local foods, such as West Lake vinegar fish and West Lake lotus root starch. MAIGOO's editor has compiled the top ten specialty snacks in Hangzhou, including Pian Er Chuan noodles, Wushan crisp shortbread, Cong Bao Hui, Song-dynasty Dingsheng cakes, Hangzhou cat's ear noodles, Zhiweiguan's xiaolongbao, You Dong'er, and giant sesame balls. This list of famous Hangzhou snacks is worth saving!\n110k+\nTop Ten Famous Dishes of Hangzhou | What are the famous dishes of Hangzhou? | Ranking of representative Hangzhou cuisine\nWhat are the famous dishes of Hangzhou? What are the specialty dishes? Hangzhou cuisine, also known as Hangbang cuisine, along with Ningbo and Shaoxing cuisine, forms the traditional Zhejiang cuisine. This article compiles the top ten famous dishes of Hangzhou, including West Lake vinegar fish, Sister Song's fish soup, Longjing shrimp, Dongpo pork, deep-fried tofu skin rolls, Beggar's chicken, West Lake water shield soup, and chrysanthemum chicken shreds. Next time you visit Hangzhou, be sure to try these 10 representative dishes.\n66k+\nTop Ten Popular Hangzhou Late-night Snacks | 10 Must-Try Late-night Snacks in Hangzhou\nAlthough Hangzhou is sometimes jokingly called a 'food desert,' there are still many delicious things to eat, especially at night when the night markets open, gathering delicacies from all over. So what to eat for a late-night snack in Hangzhou? MaiGoo.com has compiled a must-eat list for Hangzhou late-night snacks, including Pian Er Chuan noodles, barbecue, lamb spine hotpot, crayfish, Cong Bao Hui, hot and sour noodles, seafood, shrimp and eel noodles, stinky tofu, and Dingsheng cake. Let's take a look at the delicious late-night snacks in Hangzhou.\nHangzhou cuisine | Hangzhou city | Late-night snack\n3541\nTop Ten Hangzhou Specialty Breakfasts | 10 Most Popular Hangzhou Breakfasts\nZhejiang's Hangzhou has always been known for its beautiful scenery and is a famous tourist city and historical and cultural hub. Hangzhou also has many delicacies, with a rich variety of breakfast options alone. So, what's good for breakfast in Hangzhou? Recommended traditional Hangzhou breakfasts include Pao Fan (rice in soup), Hangzhou mini wontons, lard-mixed noodles, Hangzhou xiaolongbao, Cong Bao Hui, pan-fried buns, savory soy milk, red bean soup, sticky rice rolls, and Pian Er Chuan noodles. Below is MAIGOO's ranking of the 10 most popular Hangzhou breakfasts.\nBreakfast | Hangzhou cuisine | Hangzhou city\n1743\nWhat are the Top Ten Famous Snacks in Guangzhou? | A Guide to Guangzhou's Top Ten Specialty Foods\nAs the saying goes, 'Eat in Guangzhou, chefs come from Shunde.' Hailed as the 'Capital of Chinese Cuisine,' Guangzhou is nationally renowned for its variety of snacks. So, what are Guangzhou's specialty snacks? Below, maigoo's editor introduces Guangzhou's top ten delicious and famous snacks, including rice noodle rolls, Shahe noodles, char siu bao, har gow, Cantonese mooncakes, wonton noodles, radish and beef offal, Jidi congee, siu mai, and Lychee Bay boat congee. Don't miss these authentic Guangzhou snacks on your next visit!\n33k+\nTop Ten Chengdu Snacks | Famous Snack Rankings in Chengdu | Recommended Chengdu Specialty Foods\nChengdu is a true food paradise, awarded the title 'City of Gastronomy' by UNESCO, with many representative specialty foods. Do you know what snacks Chengdu has? What are the famous snacks in Chengdu? MAIGOO's editor has compiled the top ten snacks in Chengdu, including dandan noodles, Zhong's dumplings, wontons, bobo chicken, Lai's sweet dumplings, the 'three great cannons,'串串香 (skewered food), sweet water noodles, egg-fried cakes, and sugar-oil glutinous rice balls. Let's check out the Chengdu specialty food snack rankings.\n160k+\nTop Ten Nanjing Snacks | What are Nanjing's Famous Snacks? | Nanjing Snack Rankings\nNanjing snacks, also known as Jinling snacks, are ranked first among China's four major snack cuisines. With a long history, unique flavors, and a wide variety, they have been passed down for over a thousand years since the Six Dynasties period, with more than a hundred varieties. So what are the famous snacks in Nanjing? MAIGOO's editor has compiled the top ten Nanjing snacks for you, including duck blood and vermicelli soup, Longpao crab roe soup dumplings, salted duck, duck oil crispy sesame cakes, beef potstickers, assorted tofu pudding, champion's beans, osmanthus and taro soup, Nanjing pressed duck, and various small cakes. Let's explore the must-eat snacks in Nanjing.\n98k+\nWhat are the Delicious Specialty Snacks in Chongqing? | Top Ten Famous Snacks in Chongqing\nBesides Chongqing hotpot and Chongqing noodles, there are many other delicious Chongqing-style snacks. What are Chongqing's famous snacks? MAIGOO's editor has compiled the top ten Chongqing snacks for you, including Chongqing noodles, Chongqing hot and sour noodles, wontons in chili oil, Chongqing liangfen and lianggao (jellies), grilled sweet potato skins, Chongqing rice noodles, Chongqing pastries, Chongqing spicy hot pot, Rongchang marinated goose, and Shancheng mini sweet dumplings. These Chongqing-style snacks are all well worth trying.\n170k+\nTop Ten Beijing Specialty Snacks | What are Beijing's Famous Snacks? | Recommended Old Beijing Famous Snacks\nWhat are old Beijing's snacks? What are Beijing's famous snacks? When you think of Beijing specialty food, Beijing roast duck immediately comes to mind. However, Beijing has many famous local snacks. MAIGOO's editor has compiled the top ten Beijing snacks for you, including ginger-juice fried dough twists, 'sugar ears,' 'aiwowo,' Beijing chao gan (stir-fried liver), pea flour cake, Beijing douzhi'er (fermented mung bean milk), old Beijing zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste), and old Beijing 'donkey rolls.' Among them, honey mahua and ginger-juice fried dough twists are rated as 'China's Famous Snacks,' while 'aiwowo,' chao gan, douzhi'er, and luzhu huoshao are listed in the 'Top Ten Regional Famous Snacks of China' for Beijing. 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