What are the most famous specialties of Fuzhou? Fuzhou is located on the southeast coast, surrounded by mountains and the sea. Its superior geographical location makes it rich in local specialties. The editor has compiled the top ten specialties of Fuzhou for you, including Shoushan stone carvings, Fuzhou cork paintings, bodiless lacquerware and other famous Fuzhou handicrafts. Specialties include Fuzhou’s famous specialty fruits such as Fuzhou olives, Fu oranges, Yongtai hibiscus plums, etc., as well as Fuzhou’s specialty seafood such as Zhanggang sea mussels and Lianjiang abalone, as well as agricultural products such as Luoyuan mushrooms, specialty teas Fuzhou jasmine tea, and Fuzhou jasmine tea. Famous wines such as green and red wine, among which Shoushan stone carvings, cork paintings, bodiless lacquerware, jasmine tea, green and red wine, etc. are all famous specialty souvenirs of Fuzhou. They are worth taking away as gifts for relatives and friends from Fuzhou. Let’s take a look.

1. Shoushan Stone

Shoushan Stone Carving is a famous traditional sculpture art in Fuzhou. It is a carving technique that uses Shoushan Stone, a Chinese treasure, as raw material and combines Chinese paintings and various folk crafts. Handicrafts with the essence of art are Fuzhou's famous specialty handicrafts. Shoushan stone is a precious stone unique to Fuzhou. It is crystal clear, greasy and colorful. It is deeply loved by people at home and abroad. In 2003, it was identified as a candidate stone for "National Stone" and a national geographical indication protected product. Shoushan stone carvings, cork paintings, and bodiless lacquerware are known as the "three wonders of Rongcheng" in Fuzhou arts and crafts. The themes of the works are wide ranging, including figures, animals, landscapes, flowers and birds, etc. In 2006, Shoushan stone carvings were approved by the State Council of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China. Approved to be included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists.

2. Bodiless lacquer ware

Bodiless lacquer ware is a traditional Chinese art treasure with a unique national style and strong local characteristics in Fuzhou. It is also known as the center of Chinese traditional crafts along with Beijing cloisonne and Jiangxi Jingdezhen porcelain. The "Three Treasures", together with Shoushan stone carvings and cork paintings, are known as the "Three Wonders of Rongcheng", and together with Fuzhou oil-paper umbrellas and Fuzhou corner combs, they are known as the "Three Treasures of Fuzhou" and are well-known at home and abroad. Bodiless lacquerware is a national geographical indication protected product. It is one of Fuzhou's famous specialty handicrafts and has a very long history. Its texture is strong and light, its shape is elegant and unique, its color is magnificent and bright, its decoration is fine, and it is strong and durable. The product varieties include bottles, plates, Furniture, boxes, screens, hanging couplets, translucent mirror screens, carved lacquer furniture as well as figures, animals, etc. It has won many honors such as the special gold medal, the first gold medal, and the best award. It was once known as the "precious black gemstone". " and "Oriental Treasures", the lacquerware painting technique was selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006.

3. Lianjiang abalone

Lianjiang abalone is a local specialty of Lianjiang County, Fuzhou. It is a national geographical indication protected product and is a famous seafood specialty of Fuzhou. The unique geographical and environmental conditions of Lianjiang sea area, such as water quality and current flow, provide a good growth environment for Lianjiang abalone. Lianjiang abalone has a fat body, bright shell, tender abalone meat, delicious and unique taste, and rich nutrition. The dried abalone has a complete shape, an opaque maltose color in appearance, thick and tough meat, a slight white frost on the surface, and a grilled aroma. The food editor recommends other famous seafood specialties in Fuzhou: Dinghaiwan clove, Jiarru clam, Fuzhou eel, etc.

4. Fuzhou olives

Fuzhou olives are a specialty of Fuzhou City and a national agricultural product geographical indication protected product. They are one of Fuzhou’s famous fruits and a famous specialty fruit in Fuzhou. Fuzhou olive production areas are mainly distributed on both sides of the lower reaches of the Min River, with Minhou and Minqing producing the most. Fuzhou olives are crisp and delicious, slightly astringent when first eaten, and stimulate saliva after chewing them. They have high soluble solids content, and the meat is tender and crispy. The sweetness is obvious, long-lasting and the flavor is strong. According to the editor's understanding, there are many varieties of olives in Fuzhou, including more than 10 varieties, including sandalwood, Huiyuan, Changying, Yangshi, etc. The medium-sized sandalwood olives break into pieces when touched, and are fragrant, making them the best to eat. Huiyuan olives are large and thick, suitable for processing into higher-grade candied products. Changying and Yangya olives have a large yield and can be processed into spiced olives, salty olives and other products, which are very popular.

5. Lucky Orange

Fujiang is the city fruit of Fuzhou City. The Fuzhou Basin is rich in citrus, especially oranges, which have thin skin, red color, juicy taste and good taste. Sweet and unique in flavor, it is called "Fuji". It has been rated as a national agricultural product with geographical indication protection and is a famous specialty fruit in Fuzhou. The orange production areas are mostly located on both sides of the lower reaches of the Minjiang River. In late autumn and early winter, there are layers of green trees on both sides of the Minjiang River, and the branches are covered with red fruits. They are colorful and known as "Minjiang Red Oranges".

The ripening period of the lucky orange is at the end of the year. Due to its bright red color, sweet fruit and sweet juice, the custom of Fuzhou is to say "red" is good, and the sound of "orange" and "auspicious" are similar, so it has become a folk mascot and New Year's gift. It is Fuzhou's custom During the Spring Festival, these products are displayed at every home and given as gifts to relatives and friends. They are well-known at home and abroad and deeply loved by overseas Chinese and overseas Chinese.

6. Cork painting

Cork painting is a traditional handicraft in Fuzhou. It is one of the "Three Wonders of Rongcheng" in Fuzhou. It is known as "silent poetry and three-dimensional painting". Known as "the most wonderful painting of Oriental art treasures", it was invented in the 1920s. Cork paintings are made of imported cork bark, and engraving artists use knives to carve pavilions, pavilions, trees, flowers and plants on the imported cork. Various themes such as small bridges, flowing water, winding corridors, figures, birds and animals are carefully carved by hand to create landscapes, gardens, flowers and birds, and other round and openwork scenes. Cork paintings and their production techniques were selected into the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists in 2008. They are one of Fuzhou's famous specialty crafts. The editor recommends other famous handicrafts and specialties in Fuzhou: Fuzhou oil-paper umbrellas and Fuzhou corner combs, one of the three treasures of Fuzhou, as well as Pingtan shell carvings, lacquer paintings, horse rush weaving, Fuzhou silk flowers, Fuzhou lacquer chopsticks, Fuzhou lanterns, and Fuzhou root carvings. , Xiangyuan wood carvings, etc.

7. Fuzhou Jasmine Tea

Fuzhou Jasmine Tea is a famous tea with Fuzhou characteristics. It belongs to the category of scented tea and is a national agricultural product geographical indication protected product. Fuzhou is rich in jasmine tea, which has a history of more than 1,000 years. It is a processed tea made from processed and dried tea leaves mixed with budding jasmine flowers. Green tea is usually used as the tea base, and a few also include black tea and oolong tea. . Its aroma is fresh and long-lasting, the taste is mellow and fresh, the soup is bright yellow-green, and the bottom of the leaves is tender and soft. The fragrance of tea and jasmine flowers interact and blend together, and it has the reputation of "jasmine has the highest fragrance and is ranked as the best fragrance in the world". It was listed as a tribute during the Qing Dynasty. The traditional scenting technology of Fuzhou jasmine tea is the core of Fuzhou jasmine tea cultural system. An important component, it is included in the national intangible cultural heritage protection list and rated as one of the "Top Ten Souvenirs in Fuzhou" by the Fuzhou Tourism Bureau. The online editor recommends other famous teas in Fuzhou: Yongtai Green Tea, Qijing Tea, Banyan Tea, etc.

8. Luoyuan Xiuzhen Mushroom

Luoyuan Xiuzhen Mushroom is a specialty of Luoyuan County, Fuzhou City. It is a national agricultural product geographical indication protected product and one of Fuzhou's famous agricultural specialties. Luoyuan County has a long history of edible fungi production. Pleurotus pleurotus caps are light gray or gray-black, fan-shaped, with extended gills. The stems are slanted or lateral, white, solid, and the stems are not adhering. Pleurotus pleurotus is not only rich in nutrients, but also delicious. Its protein content is higher than that of Agaricus bisporus, shiitake mushrooms, and straw mushrooms. Its texture is delicate and its fiber content is low. What’s even more valuable is that it contains substances that the human body cannot produce and are usually lacking in food. The threonine, lysine, leucine, etc. are a kind of high-protein, low-fat nutritious food. It is delicious and has a unique flavor. It is euphemistically called MSG mushroom.

9. Yongtai Furong Plum

Yongtai Furong Plum is also known as Madam Lee, Pu Plum, and Yongtai Plum. It is the most famous specialty fruit of Yongtai. It is gorgeous, sweet and sour, and of high quality. , is one of Fuzhou’s famous specialty fruits. Furong plums are grown in eastern Fujian and northern Fujian, and are most famous in Fu'an City and Wutong Town, Yongtai County, Fujian. The flesh of the furong plums produced in Yongtai is dark red, crisp, moderately sweet and sour, and can be eaten fresh. It can also be processed into dried plums. Dried plums have the effects of producing fluid, quenching thirst, benefiting the stomach, sobering up, and refreshing people. They can be stored for a long time. Plums are also the raw material for various candied fruits. Yongtai Furong Plum has been rated as a National Agricultural Products Protected Geographical Indication Product, and "Yongtai Furong Plum Dried" made from Yongtai Furong Plum has been rated as a National Geographical Indication Protected Product. A series of candied products processed using high-quality Furong Plum, with unique taste , with original fruity flavor, is a very popular urban snack food and a famous specialty snack in Fuzhou, favored by customers at home and abroad.

10. Zhanggang sea clams

Zhanggang sea clams are a specialty of Changle District, Fuzhou. They are national geographical indication protected products and are a famous specialty seafood in Fuzhou. Zhanggang sea mussels are mostly produced in the sea area from the south of the Minjiang River estuary to the north of Wenwu Sand. Among them, the ones produced in Zhanggang are particularly good. They are as famous as Italian sea mussels and are well-known at home and abroad. They are characterized by their large size, full belly and feet, and meaty texture. Crisp and tender, with a very sweet taste, Zhanggang sea clams have become a royal tribute as early as the Ming Dynasty, and are now served as a state banquet dish at the Great Hall of the People.

Sea clams have always been a delicacy on the table. Their flesh is white, slightly yellow, and their taste is extremely crisp. They are cooked and highly praised. Among them, "Sea Clams in Chicken Soup", one of the five representative dishes of Fujian cuisine, is made from Zhanggang seawater. Made from clams, it is a must-have soup dish at traditional banquets in Fuzhou.

11. Chakou dried vermicelli

Fuzhou dried vermicelli is a very famous specialty food in Fuzhou. It is obvious that Fuzhou people love to eat dried vermicelli, and Fuzhou dried vermicelli Among them, Chakou dried powder is the most famous. Chakou dried powder is a specialty of Fuzhou Minqing and a national geographical indication protected product. It is a famous specialty agricultural product in Fuzhou. Chakou dried powder has a history of more than 800 years. Chakou dried powder is made with carefully selected materials and fine workmanship. Its processing process is exquisite and the technology is unique. The traditional hand-made dried powder has a white and even appearance, a smooth and flexible inner substance, and does not burn after being cooked for a long time. It doesn't stick or break when stir-fried. It's delicious and won't go rancid after every meal. Chakou brand dried powder was rated as "Fuzhou Famous Trademark" and "Fujian Province Famous Brand Agricultural Products", and was included in the "Chinese Food Encyclopedia". The food editor recommends another famous dried rice noodle in Fuzhou: Tongkou dried rice noodle. Other agricultural specialties of Fuzhou include Changle gray goose, Changle sweet potato, Yongtai camellia oil, etc.

12. Tsingshan Longan

Tsingshan Longan is a specialty of Changle District, Fuzhou. It is a national agricultural product geographical indication protected product and one of Fuzhou’s famous specialty fruits. Changle has a long history of cultivating longan. Qingshan longan has been a "tribute" since the Song Dynasty. Emperor Guangzong of the Song Dynasty once awarded Qingshan longan a plaque as "Huanglong". It has the characteristics of late ripening, small core, thick flesh, crisp texture and fragrant taste. The fruit is plump and oblate. Shape, yellowish-brown skin, large fruit with small core. Green Mountain Longan has good quality, high nutritional value, thick and crispy meat, sweet taste, no juice, and easy to separate from the core. The editor recommends other specialty fruits in Fuzhou: Taicheng loquat, Fuzhou lychee, Yanyan plum, Lianjiangdonghu peach, Minqing sandalwood olive, Pingtan Luyang navel orange, Fuqing Yidu loquat, Fujian passion fruit, etc.

13. Fujian Qinghong Wine

Fujian Qinghong Wine is a characteristic traditional rice wine variety in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. It is a national geographical indication protected product and one of Fuzhou’s famous wines. Green red wine uses Fujian's unique Gutian red yeast rice as the saccharification fermentation agent, selects the best glutinous rice, and mixes it with the secret medicine white yeast. It is brewed according to traditional techniques and modern biotechnology. It is amber in color and has a smooth and long taste. Green red wine is known as the authentic Fujian rice wine, mainly because of its complex brewing process and the rich, mellow and nutritious wine. Green and red wine is rich in glucose, dextrin, amino acids, vitamins and a variety of esters. It is a drinking wine suitable for all ages and is very suitable as a souvenir for relatives and friends. The travel editor recommends other souvenirs from Fuzhou: jasmine tea, fish balls, meat swallows, Baibingyuan gift cakes, horn combs, olives, Shoushan stone, Yongtai hibiscus dried plums, Fuzhou oil-paper umbrellas, etc.