Speaking of Xiamen, many people will think of Gulangyu Island, and many people will go to Xiamen to see the beautiful scenery of Xiamen.
Let’s take stock of Xiamen’s specialties today!
Xiamen Specialty 1: Gulangyu Pie Gulangyu Pie is a traditional pastry in Xiamen, Fujian Province. It has a long history and is a veritable time-honored product.
Gulangyu pie is made of high-quality refined flour, lard, and fillings, and is made using traditional production techniques.
The pies produced are sweet and crispy, salty and sweet, with various flavors. They are also rich in protein, inorganic salt, fiber and other nutrients.
It won the Fujian Province Quality Product Award in 1983 and the title of "Chinese Time-honored Brand" in 2001.
Xiamen Specialty 2: Kinmen Tribute Candy Kinmen Tribute Candy is the most famous traditional specialty of Xiamen, Fujian. The specific place of origin is difficult to know.
It was once listed as a tribute to the imperial court.
The production process of Kinmen tribute candy is very complex.
It is made from high-quality peanuts, white sugar and malt as main raw materials and refined through traditional production techniques.
The resulting tribute candy has a delicate texture, is crispy and fragrant, and has a very pure taste.
Now it has become one of Xiamen's specialty products.
Every tourist who comes to Xiamen will take some Kinmen tribute candy home. Whether you eat it yourself or give it to relatives and friends, it is a very good choice.
Xiamen specialty three: Firewood-fired Tieguanyin. Firewood-fired Tieguanyin is a famous traditional tea in Xiamen, Fujian, with a long history.
It was built in the late Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,000 years.
The craftsmanship of the wood-fired Tieguanyin is very exquisite.
Selecting high-quality fresh tea as the main raw material, it is refined through complex production processes such as cooling, drying, and frying.
The wood-fired roasted Tieguanyin soup has a clear color, delicious aroma, mellow taste, and endless aftertaste after drinking.
Xiamen Specialty Four: Ginger Duck Ginger duck is a traditional snack in Xiamen, Fujian.
Ginger duck was originally a palace meal and is said to have been created by Wu Zhong, a famous doctor in the Shang Dynasty.
The production process of ginger duck is very delicate and the materials used are particular.
High-quality Muscovy duck is selected as the main raw material, supplemented by ginger, sesame oil, sorghum wine, and salt.
Ginger duck made using traditional production techniques has a fragrant smell, attractive color and delicious taste. It also has the effects of nourishing the stomach and strengthening the spleen, relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation, dispersing cold and reducing phlegm. It is very suitable for consumption in autumn and winter.
Xiamen Specialty Five: Guava is a tropical fruit tree with strong adaptability.
It originated in tropical America and spread to tropical and subtropical regions of the world in the 16th and 17th centuries, such as North America, Oceania, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, North Africa, Vietnam, etc.
It was introduced to China at the end of the 17th century.