Shaoxing, a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang Province, is located in the north-central part of Zhejiang Province and the south bank of Hangzhou Bay. It is a cultural and eco-tourism city with the characteristics of water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, and also a famous water town, bridge town, wine town and calligraphy town.

1. Shaoxing yellow wine

Shaoxing wine, also known as Shaoxing yellow wine and Shaoxing old wine, is a product protected by national geographical indications. It refers to the general name of yellow wine produced in Shaoxing, a famous specialty of Shaoxing and a famous specialty wine of Zhejiang. Shaoxing yellow rice wine is an outstanding representative of China yellow rice wine, and its reputation is remarkable. In the Southern and Northern Dynasties, yellow rice wine was listed as a tribute. Shaoxing wine is attractive and fragrant, amber, namely orange, transparent and clear, with clear color and mellow taste. It is divided into four varieties: Yuan red wine, rice wine (also known as Huadiao) wine, good wine-making wine and Xiangxue wine.

2. Celadon of Yue Kiln

Celadon of Yue Kiln is the most famous celadon kiln system in ancient China. It has a long history and far-reaching influence, and is appreciated and favored by people. It is one of the treasures of famous traditional porcelain-making techniques in China. Yue porcelain is characterized by thin fetal bones, uniform glaze, green and lustrous glaze. The firing technique of celadon in Yue Kiln started from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty and lasted for more than a thousand years. There are more than 1 processes, from soil selection, blank drawing, blank trimming, glazing to firing, all of which are based on the experience and feel accumulated by craftsmen for many years. It was approved by the State Council to be included in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

3, Shaoxing fennel bean

Shaoxing fennel bean is not only a famous traditional snack in Shaoxing, but also a famous specialty snack in Shaoxing. It has a long history. Even Lu Xun once described that Kong Yiji ate fennel beans in Kong Yiji, so fennel beans are widely circulated among the people and become the most distinctive specialty snack in Shaoxing. Shaoxing fennel beans are made from dried broad beans, washed clean, put into the pot, soaked in water, and boiled on strong fire for about fifteen minutes until the edge of the bean skin bulges and the middle is sunken, then cinnamon, fennel and soy sauce are added, and then boiled on slow fire for fifteen minutes. Cooked fennel beans, the bean meat is cooked but not rotten, the mouth is full of saliva, and the aroma is rich, and the more you eat it, the more delicious it is.

4. Shaoxing fermented bean curd

Shaoxing fermented bean curd is a famous condiment in Shaoxing. The local people call it "moldy tofu" and it is also known as "vegetarian meat". It is also a famous specialty in Shaoxing. It is made of high-quality soybeans as raw materials and Shaoxing yellow rice wine, red yeast and other accessories. Shaoxing sufu blocks are square and angular, and the wine is mellow, delicate and crisp, moist in color and full in particles. Its fragrance is slightly similar to that of old wine, but it is too rich, salty and palatable, and it melts in the mouth when it is soft. According to legend, Shaoxing moldy tofu traveled north and south with Shaoxing touts as early as the Ming Dynasty, and in the Qing Dynasty, Shaoxing fermented bean curd turned into a royal tribute, which became famous throughout the country.

5. Dried black vegetables

Dried black vegetables, also known as moldy vegetables, were once one of the "eight major tributes" in Shaoxing, which was a famous specialty of agricultural products in Shaoxing and also the most purchased local products by foreign tourists when they traveled in Shaoxing. Shaoxing dried vegetables are mostly made of cabbage with tall feet, except for those made in Xinchang, which is generally called "dried vegetables" by Xinchang and "dried vegetables" by Shaoxing people. Black dried vegetables are divided into short dried vegetables and long dried vegetables. After dried and fermented, the dried vegetables are filled with fragrance and taste delicious. In addition to serving as a table, it can also be used as an auxiliary material for other dishes, which is delicious and unique. The famous Shaoxing dish "Braised Meat with Dried Vegetables" has been included in China's menu, and it has also been rated as one of the top ten famous Shaoxing dishes as "Chinese food".

6. Shangyu Erdu Myrica rubra

Shangyu Erdu Myrica rubra is one of the top ten Myrica rubra in Zhejiang, a specialty of Shangyu, a geographical indication product of national agricultural products and a famous specialty fruit in Shaoxing. Shangyu Erdu has been a famous hometown of Yangmei since the Southern Song Dynasty, with a long history of cultivation. More than 1,5 years ago, there was a poem that "Yangmei is unparalleled in the world and knows that its flavor is better than other places". The Yangmei produced by Shangyu Erdu is unique because of its large fruit, bright color, high quality and delicious taste. Because of its white, jade-colored, crystal-like Yangmei, it was designated as a palace offering. Since then, Erdu Yangmei has become famous all over the world.

7. Torreya grandis

Torreya grandis is a special product in Zhuji, Shaoxing, a national geographical indication product of agricultural products, and also a famous rare dried fruit in Shaoxing. Torreya grandis in Fengqiao is a treasure of Torreya grandis with thin shell, full kernel, crispy taste and delicious taste. It has high nutritional and medicinal value and is favored by consumers at home and abroad. Torreya grandis in Zhuji, with a long history, had a certain reputation as early as the Spring and Autumn Period, and enjoyed a high reputation in the Tang Dynasty. Zhuji is the most important producing area of torreya grandis in China, accounting for more than half of the country's output and ranking first in the country's quality, especially "Torreya grandis at Fengqiao", which is famous at home and abroad for its thin shell, unique flavor and excellent quality.

8. Shaoxing fragrant cake

Shaoxing fragrant cake is a characteristic traditional cake in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. It started in the early years of Jiaqing, Qing Dynasty, and has a history of more than 2 years. It was once one of the eight tributes of the imperial palace in Qing Dynasty, so it has the reputation of "fragrant cake in Beijing", which shows how famous this fragrant cake is. Shaoxing fragrant cake is delicious and sweet, which melts in the mouth. It is made by grinding high-quality stem rice into powder and adding clove, Amomum villosum, angelica dahurica, cardamom and anise. The pure Shaoxing fragrant cake is yellow but not burnt, hard but not firm, crisp and sweet, and has the functions of relieving depression, harmonizing middle energizer, appetizing and invigorating spleen, which is deeply loved by consumers.

9. Xinchang Giant Buddha Tea

Xinchang Giant Buddha Tea, namely, Xinchang Giant Buddha Longjing, belongs to green tea and is a specialty of Xinchang County, Shaoxing. It is a geographical indication product of national agricultural products and a famous specialty tea in Shaoxing. Longjing, a giant Buddha, has a long history, and Xinchang, the place of origin, has a superior geographical environment, mild climate and distinct seasons. There are many foggy days in alpine tea areas, and the mountains are often covered with clouds, which is very beneficial to tea trees. The produced Longjing, a giant Buddha, is flat, smooth, fat and straight, with light green and even color. The soup is apricot green and bright, with rich chestnut fragrance and mellow taste, which is the best in Zhejiang Longjing tea.

1. Anchang sausage

Anchang sausage is a famous local product of Anchang ancient town in Shaoxing, which is named after it is produced in Anchang town, and it is also a famous specialty food in Shaoxing. The production of Anchang sausage has a long history, which began in the Jiajing period of Ming Dynasty. The sausage production is full of local characteristics and is made by hand. The production process includes scraping sausage, selecting materials, dicing, rinsing, pickling, enema and drying. Its production materials are very exquisite, all of which are made of the finest lean meat (the later leg is better) and lean fat. It is made by mixing local Shaoxing wine, handmade soy sauce and sugar, pouring them into the scraped pig small intestine as thin as cicada's wings, ligating in sections and drying in the sun for 5-7 days. Sausages can be eaten by slicing after steaming. Sausages are smooth in color, and lean meat particles are natural red or jujube red. Sausages are rich in aroma, slightly sweet, oily but not greasy, and have special color and taste, which is better than ham. Anchang sausage has become a must-buy for foreign tourists.