Recommended souvenirs for Zhangjiakou tourists include traditional cuisine, handicrafts, and specialty agricultural products. The following are some of our top picks:
Traditional Cuisine
Chongli District Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuisine: Roasted whole lamb, mulled wine, and other intangible cultural heritage items. Live cooking experiences add a touch of cultural charm.
Bashang oat noodles: A traditional food made from oatmeal noodles, high in protein, known as the "Pearl of the Great Wall."
Weizhou tribute rice: A tribute from the Ming and Qing dynasties, golden in color, rich in amino acids, and a nourishing food for mothers and infants.
Handicrafts
Weixian paper-cutting: A vibrant folk art form, combining tradition with modern creativity, making it a perfect souvenir.
Oyster mushrooms: A naturally occurring edible mushroom native to the grasslands, fresh and delicious, they can be stir-fried, stewed, or grilled.
Specialty Agricultural Products
Chaigoubao smoked meat: A traditional Huaian County delicacy, renowned for being smoked with cypress wood, and known for its richness without being greasy.
Xuanhua Milk Grapes: These sweet grapes, grown in the golden zone of 40° north latitude, have thin skin and rich juice, and have won agricultural product brand awards for many consecutive years.