Specialty Food Nationally protected wild animals that inhabit and breed include tiger frogs, pythons, monkeys, giant civets, leopards, pangolins, etc.
There are 5 species of amphibians with great economic value, 23 species of reptiles, 30 species of birds, and 33 species of mammals.
Shajing Oysters Shajing oysters are the most famous specialty of Shenzhen.
Produced at the intersection of salty and fresh water at the Pearl River Estuary, it is fat, milky white in color, and tender in texture. It is rich in protein and vitamins, and its iodine content is 200 times that of milk and egg yolk.
Nanshan Lychee Shenzhen Nanshan Lychee fruit is as tender as water, white and transparent, extremely smooth, juicy and sweet, and has an endless aftertaste after eating.
Xixiang Jiwei shrimp is produced in Xixiang, Bao'an District, on the east side of the Pearl River estuary. It is small in size, shaped like a middle finger, and is transparent and slightly pitted. The skin of the shrimp is thin, and the meat is very tender and delicious. Its protein content is comparable to that of Shajing oysters.
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Fuyong Wutou The Wutou fish found at the intersection of salty and fresh water in Helan Sea in western Shenzhen weighs less than half a catty, with only one spine in its body. It is rich in meat and delicious.
It can be boiled, steamed or simmered, and the aroma is overflowing.
Nan'ao Abalone Nan'ao Town is one of the largest land-based abalone breeding bases in the country and is rich in nutrients.
Shiyan sand pear Sand pear is one of Shenzhen's specialty fruits, and is the most famous produced in Shiyan Town, Baoshan District.
Longgang Three-Yellow Chicken The "Three-Yellow Chicken" from Longgang Town, Longgang District is tall and strong, with thick and tender meat and white and smooth skin.
Pingshan Golden Turtle Orange The Golden Turtle Orange in Pingshan Town, Longgang District has a history of more than 100 years.
The fruit is rich in juice and extremely sweet, making it a great drink to quench thirst and aid digestion.
Xili Mango Mangoes from Xili Town, Nanshan District, have a high yield and are large and sweet.
Processed mangoes in sauce and dried mangoes are also popular among eaters.
Songgang Cured Duck Songgang Town, Baoan District has a history of large-scale duck farming.
The cured duck produced is golden and shiny in appearance, the meat is thin and tender, and the food is full of aroma. It is exported to Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia.
Gongming Roast Goose The roast goose in Gongming Town, Baoan District is famous all over the world for its excellent color, aroma and taste.
The appearance is golden and bright, the skin is crispy, tender and delicious, the meat is fat but not greasy, and the aroma is rich and tangy.
Guangming Squab is a signature dish cooked by the original Guangming Overseas Chinese Farm in Baoshan District. It has exquisite production technology and exclusive secret recipe.
It is characterized by moistness, smoothness, sweetness and tenderness. It can be used immediately after slaughtering. It has a strong and fresh taste and is well-known in the Pearl River Delta.
Local medicinal materials There are more than 150 varieties of medicinal materials in Shenzhen.
The main medicinal materials on land are: Liangqiang, which specializes in treating cold pain in the heart and bones, cholera and other diseases; chicken bone grass, which can treat hepatitis, bruises, etc.; Motherwort, which is a good gynecological medicine; Acacia, which can cure headaches; Chamomile, which has a purifying effect
It is good for liver and eyesight; B. javanica can cure dysentery; Jingzi can cure influenza and relieve pain.
The main marine medicinal materials include: sea dragon and hippocampus, which can cure kidney diseases, malignant sores, and reduce swelling; Cassia (abalone), which can cure ophthalmic redness, blue blindness and other diseases.
In addition, there are golden turtles, oyster pearls, sea pearls, jade sea grass, iron grass, horsetail madder, etc., all of which have high medicinal value.