Recommended Nanning souvenirs:
Food
Laoyoufen: Spicy, sour, and fragrant rice noodles, vacuum-packed for easy portability, known as the "homesickness of Nanning."
Lemon Duck: Duck meat stir-fried with salty lemon and sour radish, offering a fragrant sour aroma. Paired with duck blood soup and sour sauce, it's even more authentic.
Hengxian Jasmine Tea: Producing 60% of the world's jasmine production, this tea, scented nine times, has a long-lasting fragrance and is perfect as a gift.
Handicrafts
Zhuang Brocade: Traditional Zhuang brocade, featuring geometric patterns or floral and bird designs, embodies ethnic characteristics and is often found on everyday items like scarves and backpacks.
Binyang Bamboo Weaving: Crafted from 0.1mm fine threads woven from a single bamboo. These foldable bamboo bags are lightweight and breathable, and are commonly found at Minsheng Wharf Market. Nutritional Supplements
Mashan Black Goat: Black goats native to the karst landscape boast tender, non-muttony meat and high protein, perfect for braised or stewed dishes.
Hengxian Sashimi: Wild bamboo fish sliced 0.5mm thin and served with over 20 toppings, it's icy and smooth, a must-have for festive banquets.
Fruits
Wuming Mandarin Orange: Juicy and residue-free, with a sugar-to-acid ratio of 18:1, it's sweetest around the Spring Festival. Look for products with a Geographical Indication.
Sour Fruits: Green mangoes, guava, and over 20 other fruits marinated in licorice powder and chili salt. Eating pineapple with salt and pepper is a Nanning specialty.
Portable Foods
Five-Color Sticky Rice: A traditional Zhuang festival food, vacuum-packed for portability and a symbol of good luck.
Lipu Taro Strips: Crispy taro snacks available in original, salt and pepper flavors for easy storage.
These specialties combine flavor and craftsmanship, making them perfect as souvenirs or for personal enjoyment.