Xianglian is a famous specialty with a history of more than 3,000 years in Hunan. It is rich in starch, protein, fat, carotene and inorganic salts. Has the effects of invigorating spleen, nourishing heart, astringing intestine and solidifying essence. It is an important export material in Hunan, and its output ranks first in the country.
Almost all cities and counties in Hunan produce tea, which is one of the four major tea-producing provinces in China and the largest black tea producing area in China. Yueyang Junshan Yinzhen Tea was once designated as tribute tea by Emperor Dilong of Qing Qianlong. Hunan famous teas include Dayong Guzhang Maojian Tea, Changsha Gao Qiao Yinfeng Tea, Lake Dew Tea and Yuanling Tanjie Tea. Hunan is the largest producer of camellia oleifera, a specialty of China, with the largest number in Xiangjiang River Basin.
Hunan seedless tangerine contains many vitamins, most of which are produced in Shaoyang, Huaihua, Lingling, Changsha, Yiyang and Yuanjiang. Famous specialty varieties include Jiyang, Blue Mountain Kumquat, Xuefeng Tangju, Qianyang Tangju and Anjiang You Xiang.
5. Hunan handicraft is the first to promote Xiang embroidery, which is also known as China's four famous embroideries along with Su embroidery, Yue embroidery and Chuan embroidery. Others include Tujia brocade in Xiangxi, Xiabu in Liuyang, glazed porcelain in Liling, bamboo carving in Shaoyang, bamboo mat in Yiyang, fireworks and chrysanthemum stone carving in Liuyang.
6. Special cuisine Hunan vermicelli, Hunan rice flour, Chili oil, etc. Hunan cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China, with Changsha flavor as the main flavor and paying attention to sour, spicy and tender.