Shaoyang is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province with very beautiful scenery and splendid history and culture. Let’s take stock of Shaoyang’s specialties today!

Shaoyang Specialty 1: Wugang Braised Copper Goose

Wugang Copper Goose is a traditional snack in Wugang, Hunan. It has a long history. It was very famous during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and was also listed as a royal tribute in the Qing Dynasty. The production process is very delicate and the materials used are exquisite. It uses high-quality goose as the main raw material, more than 30 kinds of precious medicinal materials such as cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and grass fruits, and is refined using traditional production methods. The braised copper goose produced is tender, delicate, sweet and delicious.

Shaoyang Specialty 2: Shaoyang Rice Noodles

Shaoyang rice noodles are a traditional snack in Shaoyang, Hunan, with a long history. The way it is made is very delicate. It is made from pure rice with no other ingredients added. Rice noodles are made through six processes: rice selection, fermentation, beating, dough pressing, dough kneading and powder pressing. Eat it cooked, with scorpions and scorpion soup. It tastes smooth and delicious, with unique flavor and excellent taste.

Shaoyang Specialty Three: Bianxi Grapes

Bianxi Grapes are a specialty fruit of Shaoyang, Hunan. Shaoyang has a unique geographical environment, with four distinct seasons, abundant light and heat, abundant rainfall in the same season, and fertile soil, which is very suitable for the growth of grapes. The grapes produced have plump grains, thin and juicy skins, full sweetness, good taste and rich nutrition.

Shaoyang Specialty Four: Xuefeng Mandarin Orange

Xuefeng Mandarin Mandarin is a specialty fruit of Shaoyang, Hunan, with a long history. According to records, citrus was grown at the doorstep of Shaoyang in the Tang Dynasty, which has a history of more than 1,000 years. Shaoyang Cave is rich in natural resources, has a mild climate, abundant rainfall, and a large temperature difference between day and night, which is very suitable for the growth of Xuefeng tangerines. The Xuefeng tangerines produced are bright in color, with thin skin and juicy flesh, which makes people have endless aftertaste.

Shaoyang Specialty Five: Wugang Yunshan Bud Tea

Yunshan Bud Tea is a famous tea with a long history in Wugang, Shaoyang, Hunan. It was listed as tribute tea during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Shaoyang Wugang has a superior geographical environment, with year-round fog, fertile soil, sufficient sunshine and sufficient rainfall, which is very suitable for the growth of tea trees. The Yunshan bud tea produced is sweet and has a variety of medicinal effects.