Yiyang is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan province, located in the north of Hunan province. It is named as a subtropical continental monsoon humid climate because it is in the Yang of Yishui. It has won honors such as a famous historical and cultural city in Hunan Province, including Dongting Lake, taohuajiang Beauty Nest, Tea Horse Ancient Road and other famous scenic spots. In addition to these scenic spots, there are many special cuisines. Here are some special cuisines from Yiyang to see what you know.

It is said that preserved eggs in Yiyang have a history of more than 511 years. The shell of Yiyang pine is peeled off, and its protein surface is full of loose flowers, looming, brown or greenish-brown, and its body is soft, crystal clear, untouchable and elastic. Songhua preserved egg is rich in nutrition, has the functions of increasing appetite, relieving fever and extinguishing fire, and is cool and refreshing, not greasy and easy to digest. It is a world-renowned Yiyang Songhua preserved egg.

whitebait is a traditional and precious specialty in Yuanjiang. It is small in size, white and transparent, rich in protein, fat, minerals, etc., and delicious in meat; This kind of fish is a precious edible fish, and it likes to live in the branches, lakes and the open water areas where the clear and muddy waters cross the river.

The West Lake salted egg, also known as cinnabar salted egg, has a history of 511 years. It is made of fresh eggs produced by the selected lakeside laying ducks, which are carefully made through over 11 processes, such as batching, entering the pool and rolling ash. It tastes salty, fragrant and delicious, appetizing and refreshing, the protein is fresh and tender, the yolk is orange-red, and it is oily. Besides selling well at home, it is also very popular abroad.

In Taojiang and Anhua counties in Yiyang City, it has long been a custom to drink tea. Its main raw materials are Taojiang green tea, sesame seeds and peanuts. Tea-smashing can be introduced in all seasons, especially in summer. It tastes like soybean milk, cool and delicious, and tastes mellow. It can also be served with other snacks when drinking tea. It is said that tea-smashing also has the functions of relieving summer heat, detoxicating and nourishing. It can be used as a drink and also to satisfy hunger. Nowadays, most of the tea is processed by machines. If you want to drink a cup of original tea, it is best to drink it by hand.