A must-buy list of Longyan specialties, not only delicious but also steeped in rich cultural heritage. Take a look:
Longyan Chengang Wine: This yellow wine is brewed from high-quality glutinous rice using a local secret recipe and unique craftsmanship. Its fragrant aroma and rich, full-bodied flavor not only offer a wonderful drinking experience but also boast health benefits, making it a perfect gift for friends and family.
Changting River Frog: A specialty of Changting County, raised using unique local methods, the chicken is tender, thin-skinned, and boned, making it highly nutritious. Rich in protein and eleven essential amino acids, it's an excellent tonic.
Xiebei Tea: A Longyan specialty green tea, brewed through multiple processing steps, produces a bright yellow tea with a rich aroma and a mellow taste. It's a favorite among tea drinkers and a perfect gift for friends and family. Yongding Red Persimmon: A specialty of Yongding District, with its thin skin, thick flesh, sweet and refreshing taste, and rich in various nutrients, it is a standout among autumn fruits.
Longyan Salted Crisp Peanuts: A specialty of Xinluo District, they are beautifully colored, fresh, fragrant, and crispy. Rich in protein, fat, and various minerals, they are a great snack.
Zhangping Narcissus Tea: A specialty of Zhangping City, oolong tea boasts a dark green with yellow hues and a light orchid aroma. The brewed tea is golden in color, with a mellow flavor and refreshing properties, making it a top choice for tea lovers.
Liancheng Red Heart Dried Sweet Potato: A specialty of Liancheng County, they are beautifully colored, sweet, and rich in dietary fiber and various nutrients, making them a great healthy snack.
Changting Dried Tofu: Made with a secret recipe of high-quality soybeans and various seasonings, they are fresh, tender, and delicious, with a unique flavor, making them a great side dish or snack. Shanghang Black Plum: Made from ripe, locally grown yellow plums, it boasts a jet-black skin, thick flesh, and small core, a sweet and sour flavor, and high medicinal value.
Wuping Dried Pig Gallbladder: One of the renowned "Eight Dried Foods of Western Fujian," it's made with glutinous rice, pork liver, pig gallbladder, and five-spice powder. It's bright and delicious, known for its stomach-boosting properties, making it a great side dish or snack.