Hangzhou’s local specialties include West Lake Longjing, Dongpo Pork, West Lake Lotus Root Noodles, Lin’an Walnuts, Hangzhou Beggar’s Chicken, Hangzhou Paradise Umbrella, Thousand Island Lake Fish, Tianzhu Chopsticks, Jingshan Tea, and Tangqi Loquat.

West Lake Longjing

When it comes to tea, we have to talk about Longjing tea. West Lake Longjing is one of the top ten famous teas in China. This tea is produced in the mountains around Xihu Longjing Village in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. , West Lake Longjing tea, has a flat and tall appearance, green color, and a refreshing and mellow inner quality. When soaked in a cup, the buds and leaves are green. It is known for its four unique features: "green color, fragrant aroma, sweet taste and beautiful shape".

Dongpo Pork

Dongpo Pork is also known as rolled pork and braised pork. It is a traditional famous dish of the Han people in the Jiangnan area. It belongs to Zhejiang cuisine and also Sichuan cuisine. It uses pork as the main ingredient. The main ingredients and shape of Dongpo pork are similar. The main ingredients are half-fat and half-lean pork, which is stewed with ingredients. The finished dishes are all neatly arranged mahjong pieces, translucent red, as colored as agate, soft but not rotten in the mouth, fat but not greasy.

West Lake Lotus Root Noodles

West Lake Lotus Root Noodles are a famous specialty of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. They have a unique flavor and are rich in nutrients. In the old days, they were used as "tribute noodles" for the royal family. Lotus root is the underground stem of the lotus. The specially processed lotus root powder is in the form of thin flakes, with a smooth texture and white to red color. When taking it, you only need to mix it with a small amount of cold water, and then brew it into a paste with boiling water. After brewing, the lotus root powder is crystal clear and has a clear and mellow taste. It has the effects of promoting body fluids, appetizing, and nourishing blood and qi. It is very suitable for infants and the elderly. , a tonic for the sick.

Lin'an walnuts

Lin'an pecans are well-known at home and abroad for their excellent quality, with thin round shells, plump kernels, crispy and delicious nuts. Chinese pecans are mainly produced in the Changhua mountainous area at the junction of Zhejiang and Anhui. Ningguo and Lin'an in Anhui are the main producing areas of pecans in China. Pecans have been cultivated and utilized for more than 500 years. Lin'an pecans are a food with extremely high nutritional value.

Hangzhou Beggar Chicken

The beggar chicken comes from Jin Yong’s martial arts novels. In fact, it can be seen in the streets and alleys of Hangzhou. According to legend, a long time ago, there was a beggar who lived along the way. Begging for food and living in a village in Changshu County. One day, he accidentally got a chicken and wanted to kill it and cook it, but he had neither cooking utensils nor seasonings. He came to the foot of Yushan Mountain, killed the chicken, removed its internal organs, and coated the feathers with yellow mud and firewood. He put the coated chicken in a fire and roasted it. When the mud dried and the chicken was cooked, he peeled off the mud shell, and the chicken feathers also followed the mud. The shell is removed, revealing the simmered chicken.

Hangzhou Tiantang Umbrella

Tiantian Umbrella is a domestic famous brand umbrella produced by Hangzhou Tiantang Umbrella Industry Group. Including umbrellas, sun umbrellas and other varieties, Tiantang Umbrella is known for its lightness, newness, durability and beauty. Tiantang Umbrella’s product quality and technology are in a leading position in the national umbrella industry and enjoy a high reputation in domestic and foreign markets. . Every time I go to Hangzhou, I bring some authentic paradise umbrellas to my friends.

Qiandao Lake Fish

Qiandao Lake organic fish is the first organic fish in the country certified by the Organic Food Development Center of the State Environmental Protection Administration. Qiandao Lake is also the first organic fish breeding base in the country. Organic fish refers to coming from an organic production system, and organic fish production must be carried out in pollution-free water bodies. The organic fish in Qiandao Lake are wild, grow naturally, and do not eat any feed. Moreover, Qiandao Lake is the largest national forest park in China. There are thousands of hectares of pine forests here. Every spring, pine pollen is scattered all over the mountains and plains. This pine pollen, which nourishes yin and strengthens yang, provides natural supplements for the organic fish in Qiandao Lake. . Therefore, the organic fish from Qiandao Lake are not only delicious but also highly nutritious.

Tianzhu chopsticks

Tianzhu chopsticks are one of the traditional products of Hangzhou. They are made from fine bamboos in the Tianzhu Mountain area of ??Hangzhou. They have good texture and are practical, cheap, high-quality, and rich. It is well-known at home and abroad for its local characteristics. Bamboo chopsticks exude a faint fragrance of bamboo. Chopsticks are often printed with wonderful paintings, which are both beautiful and practical, and are very convenient to wash.

Jingshan Tea

In addition to Longjing, there is also Jingshan Tea in Hangzhou. Jingshan Tea has a delicate appearance, a green color, a fragrant aroma, a bright green soup, and a tender and fresh taste. According to "Extended Yuhang County Chronicles": The places where tea is produced include Jingshan Sibiwu and Liwu. There are many excellent ones, especially rare ones at Lingxiao Peak. The monks of Jingshan Temple collected Grain Rain Tea and stored it in small fou. The founder of the mountain, Qin Shiqin, once planted several tea trees and collected them for worship to the Buddha. Over the years, they spread throughout the valley. Their flavor is fresh and fragrant, and they are now known as Jingshan tea.

Tangqi loquat

Tangqi loquat is a famous traditional fruit in Yuhang, Zhejiang Province and even in the whole country. Its fruit has beautiful shape, golden color, large fruit, thick flesh, juicy and sweet taste. Sweet and sour, with good flavor and rich nutrition, it is a treasure among early summer fruits and is deeply loved by consumers. In ancient times, it was called Wuyou Fan, also known as Jin Wan, and also known as Lu Ju. It got its name because it looks like a pipa among the national musical instruments.