Kunming is the provincial capital of Yunnan and is also the gathering center of 26 ethnic groups.
When you come to Kunming, you can buy Dongba jewelry from Lijiang, jade from Tengchong, and delicious fruits of various colors from Xishuangbanna...
So do you know which Kunming specialties are worth giving away?
Let’s follow the editor to take a look at Kunming’s top ten specialties.
10. Fumin watermelon. Fumin watermelon is a specialty vegetable of Kunming. It is famous far and wide for its excellent quality.
Kunming's Fumin watermelon is as white as jade in appearance, of high quality and delicious in taste, so it is deeply loved by people.
It is not only popular locally, but also in the developed regions of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Russia.
9. Yunyan Yunyan is believed to be familiar to friends who are good at cigarettes. Tobacco varieties such as Yunyan, Yuxi and Honghe are all produced in Yunnan.
When you arrive in Yunnan, bring some authentic cigarettes to give to your relatives and friends who love smoking at home. I believe they will be very happy.
8. Kunming Batik Kunming Batik is a traditional handicraft of Kunming, Yunnan Province. It has a very long history.
The craftsmanship of Kunming batik is very exquisite. It embodies the culture of Yunnan ethnic minorities, and the patterns produced are very novel, unique, simple and elegant. When you come to Kunming, you must buy a piece of batik to make your trip worthwhile.
7. Baohong Tea Baohong Tea is Kunming’s specialty tea and the only small-leaf tea species in Kunming.
It has a long history and was very prosperous during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Thanks to the unique geographical environment of Baohong Mountain in Kunming, there is abundant sunshine and abundant rainfall, which is very suitable for the growth of tea trees.
The Baohong tea it produces is emerald green in color and has a very fresh and rich taste.
6. Wild fungi Kunyang is mountainous, and because of this unique geographical advantage, many fungi will grow in the mountains after the rains in July and August.
If you want to taste the most complete and delicious wild mushrooms, go to Guan Guan Wild Mushroom Street in Kunming. If you want to buy high-quality and cheap dried wild mushrooms, go to Mushuihua Wild Mushroom Trading Market.
5. Coffee arabica. Coffee arabica is a unique coffee variety in Kunming, Yunnan. It has a unique sweet coffee aroma and exquisite packaging full of ethnic characteristics. It is very suitable as a souvenir for relatives and friends.
4. Beef gamba Beef gamba is a traditional delicacy in Guiyang. It tastes mellow and is easy to carry, so it is very popular among locals and tourists.
The Hui people carefully feed their own cattle that are about to be eliminated. After they have grown fat and strong, they start to slaughter the cattle and pickle the beef ganba.
3. Xuanwei Ham The famous Xuanwei Ham is a specialty delicacy in Kunming, Yunnan Province, and it is also the representative of Yunnan ham.
Xuanwei ham is very popular whether it is cooked directly or made into moon cakes. It will also be very honorable to take it home as a gift to relatives and friends.
2. Yunnan Eighteen Monsters Yunnan Eighteen Monsters is a famous snack in Kunming. It contains 18 different kinds of pastries and preserved fruits in a box. It is very innovative, especially suitable for the elderly and children at home who like to try new things.
1. Flower cakes Beautiful flowers can be seen everywhere in Kunming, Yunnan, and flower cakes made of flowers are quite famous locally. They are mainly made of roses and are deeply loved by locals and local tourists.
In the streets and alleys of Kunming, there are voices selling flower cakes. If you want to eat, you can stop and buy them at any time.