Huaihua is rich in tourism products, with more than 40 kinds of local specialties. There are Zhijiang duck, a traditional famous dish from Xiangxi that was ordered by Emperor Qianlong and became popular all over the country, Jingzhou bayberry as a tribute fruit from the previous dynasties, gifts given to each other by celebrities from all walks of life, and Zhijiang Mingshan stone carvings like "purple robes and jade belts" , Dong Dong brocade with rich and rough ethnic minority artistic style, and Yuanling Jietan tea with excellent shape, color, fragrance and taste. There are also Xinhuang Laocai beef, Yuanling blanched meat, silk basket, crisp candy, Xupu oranges, Gaozhuang red dates, Mayang ponkans, Zhijiang white wax, wild sweet tea, purple autumn grapes, lotus root fragrant Sugar, Hongjiang blood rake duck, Qianyang red sweet orange, rock sugar orange, Xuefeng silkie chicken, Xuefengshan wild sweet tea, Qingjiang dried fish, Anjiang golden autumn pear, Anjiang pomelo, Huitong dried bamboo shoots, Chinese Xiang pearl grape, Chenzhou Fragrant pomelo, channel candied tea, Jingzhou carved candied fruit, blood orange, bayberry wine, bayberry preserves, Miao silver jewelry, channel Dong family bitter wine, Dong family cured meat, etc. Zhijiang County ●Local products, tourist products Zhijiang Duck "Zhijiang Duck" is a popular traditional dish in western Hunan. It is not only "fat" but also has unique traditional craftsmanship in the "processing" technique. The finished products refined by famous chefs are red, yellow, blue, white and black in color; they taste sweet and fragrant; and the ingredients are various, each with its own beauty. The duck dish mixed with "Guanghe" and "edaozi" is a home-cooked dish for "Dong people" to entertain guests in rural areas; the "chestnut duck" mixed with "chestnut" is a treasure on the table. There are now processed and packaged products that can be purchased in supermarkets in Huaihua, Zhijiang and other places. Mingshan stone carving Mingshan stone carving is named after the Mingshan stone. Mingshan Stone, also known as "Purple Robe Jade Belt", is produced in Mingshan, Zhijiang County, Hunan Province. The stone has a uniform and fine texture, colorful colors, clear texture, moderate hardness and softness, and good plate-forming properties. It has been an ideal stone carving craft and building decoration material in the past. , was once designated as a tribute stone and sent to the court. As early as the Southern Song Dynasty, the people of Zhijiang began to use Mingshan stone to make various handicrafts. The outstanding representative of Mingshan stone carving is the Mingshan stone inkstone. This inkstone has the advantages of the north and south inkstones. It is practical for viewing and collection. Because the stone texture is hard and fine, it does not take time to grind ink. The ink is fine and even and does not hurt when used. The pen and ink do not dry, and the paintings and calligraphy made are suitable for mounting. Mingshan stone inkstones are mainly reliefs with complex patterns and structures, including animals, figures, landscapes, flowers, birds and insects. For example, two dragons playing with pearls, red phoenixes facing the sun, phoenixes wearing peonies, and lotus playing with fishes, etc., are quite characteristic of the Dong ethnic minority and have been deeply loved by literati and poets of all ages. They have become excellent gifts for celebrities and celebrities from all walks of life. Green shell eggs are also known as queen eggs. It is produced from silky chickens raised in high mountains, fed without feed, and grown in the Dahongshan Mountains with excellent ecological environment. They are green in color, rich in nutrients, and contain a variety of nutrients, especially iron and zinc contents that are much higher than ordinary eggs. In December 2002, it was awarded the "Gold Medal of Hunan Agricultural Expo". Dashu'ao wild sweet tea is produced in the deep mountains of Dashu'ao Township, 1,200 meters above sea level on the border of Hunan and Guizhou, with a cool climate and shrouded in clouds. The products are mainly hand-made with one tooth and one leaf with hairy tips and hairy peaks. The white color is exposed, the soup is green and clear, and the aftertaste is sweet and lasting." Lotus root gum was originally called "Mint Crisp" and was produced in Zhijiang. Production began in the late Qing Dynasty and has been produced to this day. It has a history of more than 100 years. It is made of high-quality white sugar as the main ingredient and vegetable oil and butter as auxiliary ingredients. It is made with unique craftsmanship and exquisite shape. It is white as jade, rectangular in shape, and has a lotus root core inside. Each stick has 16 main holes. 9 auxiliary holes, arranged neatly, about 80 pieces per kilogram. It has the characteristics of pine, crisp and sweet, melting in the mouth, relieving heat and refreshing, and easy to carry. ●Zhijiang fried duck is a famous snack. : It was first created by Xiao Qizhong, a famous chef in Yuanzhou (Zhijiang) in the late Ming Dynasty. It has five colors, crispy and spicy, oily but not greasy, and delicious fresh pear. Gongping Fish: Gongping Fish is produced in Gongping Town. Its biggest feature is. : Live and fresh, the meat is tender, delicate and sweet, the fish soup is sweet and sour, spicy and mellow. Feast together: each family brings the table and food together to drink and eat, which is the highest etiquette of Dong family hospitality. Before the banquet, the guests will be tested by the door-to-door wine. After the banquet, the enthusiastic Dong sisters and brothers will invite the guests to the bonfire party. Hongjiang District ● Local specialties and tourism products Hongjiang Sweet Sauce Yuanchun Sauce Shop, a century-old brand in Hongjiang Ancient Mall, is located in Qing Dynasty. A well-known brand created in the fifth year of Xian's reign (1855), Hongjiang sweet sauce enjoys a high reputation in southwest and western Hunan. It is made by natural fermentation and sun-drying using the traditional craftsmanship of Yuanchun Sauce Factory. It has pure sauce quality and bright brown color. It has the characteristics of bright color, mellow fragrance, salty and slightly spicy taste. It is a pure natural green food and the best cooking seasoning.
●Famous food and snacks: Hongjiang Bloody Duck, a famous dish with typical Xiangxi flavor, originated in Hongjiang City. When cooking, fry the duck meat, dried red pepper, ginger, camphor, and glutinous rice cake in boiling oil over high heat, then add water, pour in duck blood, etc., and simmer over low heat. The finished product will have its strong aroma and taste. It is famous for its feet, golden color and crisp and fat texture. Stir-fried duck: The raw materials are duck, sweet sauce, ginger, purple red pepper and pork belly, plus onions, garlic and other seasonings as well as duck blood cake, stir-fry over high heat, the fragrance spreads for ten miles, and the taste soaks the heart and spleen. Stir-fried blood cake is made by soaking glutinous rice with salt. When killing the duck, pour the duck blood into the soaked glutinous rice, mix well, press it tightly, and then put the raw blood cake upside down in a bowl with tea oil and steam it until cooked. Then pour it out and cut it into inch-long slices or cubes, which are both soft and chewy, yet crispy and delicious. Braised old duck Cut the old duck into one-inch square pieces and place it in a sand pot filled with water. Add no salt or a small amount of salt, add an appropriate amount of white wine, and seal the mouth of the sand pot