Xuancheng is a prefecture-level city in Anhui Province with a very long history. It is the hometown of the Four Treasures of Chinese Study. Today we will take a look at what Xuancheng specialties can be taken away!

Xuancheng Specialty 1: Ningguo Pecan

Ningguo Pecan is a specialty of Xuancheng, Anhui and has a very long history. According to research by archaeologists, pecans were distributed in Ningguo, Xuancheng 40 million years ago. Ningguo Mountain has a superior geographical environment, a mild climate, four distinct seasons, sufficient sunshine and sufficient precipitation, which is very suitable for the growth of pecans. The pecans grown in Ningguo Mountain have large shells and thick kernels, and are crispy and delicious. Ningguo pecans are also rich in protein, amino acids and other nutrients. In 2005, Ningguo pecans were listed as China’s national geographical indication products.

Xuancheng specialty product 2: Shuidong candied dates

Shuidong candied dates are a traditional snack with a long history in Xuancheng, Anhui. Shuidong Town, Xuancheng City, has a history of processing candied dates for more than 300 years. Shuidong candied dates are made with exquisite craftsmanship. Selecting high-quality golden amber dates as the main raw material, it is made through more than a dozen complicated production processes such as cutting into segments, candiing, and roasting. Shuidong candied dates made with traditional techniques are amber in color, highly transparent, soft and delicious, and rich in amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients. Long-term use can enhance the body's immune function and also has a certain therapeutic effect on hypertension and arteriosclerosis.

Xuancheng Specialty Three: Jinshan Shiyu

Jinshan Shiyu is a famous tea with a long history in Xuancheng, Anhui. According to records, it originated in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,000 years. Xuancheng Jixi has low temperatures, abundant rainfall, and fertile soil. The Jinshan Shiyu famous tea produced has a fragrant, clear and bright soup color, a refreshing and sweet entrance, a long aftertaste and a rich aroma. Jinshan Shiyu Famous Tea was listed as a National Geographical Indication Product of China’s Agricultural Products in 2010.