Specialties of Zhejiang include Longjing tea, Jiaxing rice dumplings, Shaoxing rice wine, Wenzhou abalone, Ningbo glutinous rice balls, etc.

1. Longjing tea Longjing tea is a famous tea from Hangzhou, Zhejiang. It is named after its origin in Longjing Mountain in West Lake.

It is world-famous for its unique aroma and taste and is one of the top ten famous teas in China.

There are different varieties of Longjing tea, including Mingqian tea, Yuqian tea, and autumn tea, among which Mingqian tea is the most precious.

It has a flat and straight shape, green color, clear and bright soup color, fresh and long-lasting aroma, and mellow and sweet taste.

Longjing tea is not only a drink, but also a culture and art. It is known as the "jewel in the crown of Chinese tea".

2. Jiaxing Zongzi Jiaxing Zongzi is a traditional Han food made from glutinous rice and various fillings.

It is characterized by beautiful appearance, delicious taste and fragrant aroma.

The fillings of Jiaxing rice dumplings include bacon, bean paste, egg yolk and other different flavors. The most famous ones are meat rice dumplings and salted egg yolk rice dumplings.

Jiaxing rice dumplings are one of the important foods of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and an indispensable delicacy in the daily lives of local people.

3. Shaoxing rice wine Shaoxing rice wine is a kind of rice wine brewed with glutinous rice, wheat koji, wheat, etc. as raw materials.

It has a mellow taste and unique aroma and is one of China's famous traditional wines.

Shaoxing rice wine is divided into different grades and types, the most famous of which are Huadiao wine and Nuerhong.

Shaoxing rice wine is not only a local specialty drink, but also widely used in cooking and medicinal preparations.

4. Wenzhou abalone Wenzhou abalone is a precious seafood, famous for its tender meat and delicious taste.

It is one of the four famous abalones in China and is known as the "Yao Zhu in the Sea".

5. Ningbo Tangyuan Ningbo Tangyuan is a traditional Han snack made from glutinous rice flour and various fillings.

It is characterized by thin skin, rich filling, soft texture, sweet but not greasy taste.

The fillings of Ningbo glutinous rice balls include sesame, bean paste, peanut and other different flavors. The most famous one is pork stuffed glutinous rice balls.