1. Yingde black tea "Yinghong" is one of the five major black teas in China, along with "Qihong" and "Dianhong". It is highly praised by tea connoisseurs for its bright red color, rich aroma and mellow taste. It has won numerous awards. It is said that King Elizabeth II of England loves to drink Yingde black tea very much.
2. Kowloon tofu is a specialty of Kowloon Town. It is made from beans ground in the local mountains and rivers. It has a tender and smooth texture and a mouth-filling bean aroma. It is well-known in England and Germany. To eat Kowloon tofu, you must go to Kowloon Town, that is the authentic one.
3. Qingyuan Chicken, commonly known as Qingyuan Chicken, is named after the hen’s back feathers dotted with numerous sesame-like spots. Qingyuan Ma Chicken is a small high-quality broiler chicken breed, characterized by three yellows, two fines, and one hemp (i.e., yellow feet, yellow mouth, yellow skin; thin head, thin bones, and ephedra coat color). It is known for its golden skin and tender meat. It is famous in the provincial, Hong Kong and Macao markets for its smooth texture, refreshing skin, soft bones, delicious flavor and unique flavor.
4. Lianzhou clogs. There is a folk song in Lianzhou: "Sanjiang straw sandals, Lianzhou clogs; Dongpi horseshoes, West Bank stones." Lianzhou people like to wear this kind of clogs. Every summer night, Lianzhou people would put on their wooden clogs, swing their sunflower fans, and walk leisurely on the stone streets. Lianzhou clogs have a history of hundreds of years and are quite famous in Southeast Asia. It uses white flower wood or paulownia wood as the sole, and has strips nailed crosswise or parallel to the surface. It is very cool to wear on the feet. Nowadays, Lianzhou clogs are designed with a variety of streamlined clogs, making them more comfortable to wear.
5. Lianzhou white tea, also called "Teng Po Tiao", is a must-have tea for every family in Lianzhou. It has the functions of clearing away heat, moistening the lungs, relieving summer heat and disinfecting. It is said that when Liu Yuxi, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, was demoted to Lianzhou as governor, Lingnan was still a barren land. At that time, many people from the Central Plains also migrated to Lianzhou, and they suffered from sores and poisoning due to the unaccustomed climate and soil. Liu Yuxi found that the aboriginal residents in the village were in good health and rarely got sick. After learning about it, I learned that people in the village often go to the top of the mountain to pick vine-like branches with white leaves and make tea to drink. This tea has the effect of curing diseases and keeping fit. So Liu Yuxi asked people to make tea cakes from the vine leaves and distribute them to the people, finally eliminating the local epidemic. Later, the custom of drinking white tea has been preserved in Lianzhou.
6. Yingde Yingshi is one of the four famous garden stones in China, along with Taihu stone, Lingbi stone and yellow wax stone. It is produced in Yingshan, 25 kilometers northeast of Yingde, so it is called "Yingshi". ”, which has high ornamental and collection value. You can buy it at the Yingshi Market in Wangbu Town, Yingshijiao.
7. Polygonatum is a nourishing traditional Chinese medicine. Polygonatum in Lianzhou has thick flesh, is brewed with honey, and is peeled, steamed, and sun-dried for nine times. It is most effective when used as medicine or soaked in wine. The glutinous glutinous rice wine produced by the local winery has a low alcohol content, is sweet but not greasy, nourishes and strengthens the body, and is packaged in a fashionable style, making it a perfect gift.
8. Shitan tofu is made from Shitan mountains and waters. It is particularly fresh, tender and smooth, with a mouth-filling bean flavor that is unmatched by ordinary tofu.
9. Yangshan chestnut is also called maple chestnut, chestnut, chestnut fruit, and big chestnut. Yangshan County is the main chestnut producing area in Guangdong Province. At present, the county's planting area is nearly 10,000 hectares, and most of its products are exported to Southeast Asia and are also very popular in the domestic market. Yangshan chestnut varieties are divided into three types: oil chestnut, fragrant chestnut and wooden chestnut, but the oil chestnut is the most expensive. The oil chestnut is medium in size and has a dark brown shell with an oily luster. Its meat is thick, sweet, and nutritious. It contains extremely high sugar, fat, and protein. It also contains minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, as well as vitamins C, 8, and B2, which can strengthen the body. Yangshan chestnuts are delicious and can be eaten raw or cooked. In addition to being stir-fried or boiled, they can also be made into table dishes, such as chestnut chicken, chestnut meat, etc., which are all very popular. In addition, Yangshan chestnut can also be used as medicine, which has the functions of nourishing the stomach and spleen, strengthening the waist and kidneys, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, chestnuts are on the market, attracting many businesses, and Yangshan’s “Chestnut Festival” is even more lively!
10. Dongpi’s cured meat is famous in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Southeast Asian countries, and local people are often proud of it. Dongpi people are very ingenious. Dongpi’s cured meats not only come in many varieties, but also are made in unique ways. Here are a few of them.