Hanzhong City is named after the Han River, and has been known as "Heavenly Han" since ancient times. It is rated as one of the top ten most beautiful towns in China and is known as the "hometown of the Han people". Hanzhong is the source of the Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River. It is the largest city in southern Shaanxi. It is an important connection hub between the Guanzhong-Tianshui Economic Zone and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone. It is the only place to go from Xi'an to Chengdu. It is also the main birthplace of the culture of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms. , known as "the birthplace of the Han family and the Chinese cornucopia". So what specialties are there in Hanzhong that are worth taking home? You can take these 4 specialties of Hanzhong home, giving them as gifts is a great honor, they are affordable and delicious!

Xixiang Beef Jerky

Xixiang Beef Jerky is a traditional and valuable halal food in Xixiang County with a history of hundreds of years. As early as more than 140 years ago, the imams of the Xixiang Muslim Temple made their own food. Later, they repeatedly improved the processing technology and continuously improved the craftsmanship. It has become a local famous product and has been passed down to this day. The characteristics of Xixiang beef jerky are: reddish-brown or brown in color, reddish-brown or brown in color, pink in color, shiny in cut surface, fragrant in fragrance, thin but not woody, crisp but not soft, moderately salty, long aftertaste, and unique flavor. It is rich in nutrients and will not deteriorate after long storage. Its protein content is as high as 65-87%.

Hanzhong Xianhao

*** There are three brands of "Wuzi Xianhao", "Dingjun Mingmei" and "Ningqiang Queyu", which are produced in the northwest Hanzhong is known as "Little Jiangnan". "Han Tea Fu" and "Han Tea Couplet Collection" are poems dedicated to the immortals of Han Dynasty. Qin and Ba are in full bloom in March, and it’s the time when green tea is fragrant. Designated tea stores in Hanzhong City, the main green tea producing area in southern Shaanxi, have uniformly replaced their door signs with the green tea garden as the base and the words "Hanzhong Xianhao", a national geographical indication product.

Chenggu citrus

Chenggu citrus is sweet and sour, with unique flavor and excellent quality. It is favored by northern consumers, mainly in the northwest. Citrus cultivation has a long history, dating back more than 2,000 years. Chenggu County has produced "tribute oranges" since ancient times and is known as the "Orange Township". It is the only eugenic land for "sweet and sour" citrus in the world. Every 100 grams of edible part of Chenggu citrus contains 0.05 mg of riboflavin, 0.3 mg of niacin, 16 mg of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 12 g of sugar, and 0.2 g of crude fiber. g, 0.4 g of inorganic salt, 26 mg of calcium, 15 mg of phosphorus, 0.2 mg of iron, and 221.9 joules of calories. The carotene (provitamin A) content in oranges is second only to apricots and higher than other fruits. Citrus also contains a variety of vitamins. In addition, it also contains elements such as potassium, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine and silicon.

Black rice and black rice wine

Hanzhongyang County is rich in black rice and is also the origin of black rice. According to legend, it was discovered and bred by Zhang Qian, a famous diplomat in the Western Han Dynasty, at the junction of Yangxian and Chenggu. According to historical records, it has a cultivation history of more than 3,000 years. Because it is rare and valuable, it is also known as the "black pearl". Black rice wine is made from high-quality black fragrant rice, a local specialty, using special processes such as koji making, fermentation, saccharification, distillation, aging, and blending.