The specialties of Hefei include Hefei lobster, Chaohu whitebait, Huangpi Lake hairy crab, Wuwei salted duck, and Luzhou roast duck.

1. Hefei lobster Hefei lobster is a specialty product of Hefei, Anhui Province. It has a long history. At the end of the last century, Hefei began to artificially raise lobsters.

Hefei has superior natural conditions, with a mild climate, abundant rainfall, abundant light resources, and four distinct seasons, with long winter and summer and short spring and autumn, which provide very favorable conditions for the growth of lobsters. The cultured lobsters have large and shiny bodies and thick tails.

, the abdomen is clean, the gills are white, the meat is plump and elastic.

2. Chaohu whitebait Chaohu whitebait is a specialty product of Hefei, Anhui Province. It has a very long history and has been recorded since the Song Dynasty.

Chaohu Lake is rich in water resources, has four distinct seasons, a mild climate, abundant rainfall, and sufficient light, which is very suitable for the growth of Chaohu whitebait. The produced Chaohu whitebait is slender, cylindrical, scale-less and transparent, as white as silver, and is edible

It tastes delicious and the meat is dense and thorn-free.

3. Huangpi Lake hairy crabs Huangpi Lake hairy crabs are a specialty product of Lujiang, Hefei, Anhui Province. They have a very long history and were listed as imperial tribute during the Xianfeng period.

Huangpi Lake has a very superior water resource environment. There is no pollution in the entire lake area. The lake has an "underwater forest" with luxuriant water plants and ponds full of snails and clams. The water quality is crystal clear, which provides a good environment for the growth of hairy crabs.

The hairy crab meat produced has long fiber, delicate and sweet meat, rich nutrition and unique flavor.

4. Wuwei Salted Duck Wuwei Salted Duck is a traditional delicacy in Hefei, Anhui Province. It has a very long history and was founded in the Qing Dynasty.

Wuwei Salted Duck uses Chaohu Shelduck as raw material, and is mixed with more than 30 kinds of seasonings such as star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and fennel. It is made by smoking first and then braising. The produced Wuwei Salted Duck is golden and shiny, with thick sebum.

The meat is fresh and tender, with a mellow flavor.

5. Luzhou Roast Duck Luzhou Roast Duck is a traditional specialty dish born in Hefei, Anhui Province. It has a very long history. It was originally a palace delicacy. In the Ming Dynasty, its preparation method spread to the people.

Luzhou roast duck pays attention to the selection of ingredients and fine workmanship. The produced Luzhou roast duck has rich aroma, crispy skin and tender meat, suitable saltiness, fat but not greasy, delicious taste, and is popular among people.