Changfeng County is affiliated to Hefei City, Anhui Province. It crosses the Yangtze-Huaihe River watershed in the central and southern part of the county, dividing the county into two major water systems, the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River. The water from the south flows into the river, and the water from the north flows into the Huaihe River. It has been a beautiful and fertile land of fish and rice since ancient times. It enjoys the reputation of "the hometown of tribute geese and the capital of strawberries".
Changfeng’s specialty delicacies include Changfeng strawberries, Xiatang sesame cakes, Wushan goose, Zhuxiang braised pork, Zhuang Tomb dumplings, Xiatang lobsters, Taolou peaches (and grapes), etc.
Changfeng Strawberry: Changfeng County is known as the "Hometown of Strawberries in China" and has been approved and registered as a geographical indication trademark by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. Changfeng has a suitable climate from north to south and has a long history of planting. Local strawberries have flat fruits and are shiny inside. The fruit body is juicy, with moderate sweetness and sourness. And the taste is soft.
Xiatang Shaobing: Xiatang Shaobing originated in the Han Dynasty and is a municipal intangible cultural heritage of Hefei City. "Dry onion, old ginger and aged lard, made in a cow head pot with a backhand stove, knead the dough when it reaches the gluten, quickly paste it and shovel it without dripping oil." This jingle vividly expresses the unique characteristics of Xiatang sesame cake. Xiatang roasted biscuits are fragrant, charred on the outside and soft on the inside.
Wu Shan Gong Goose: Also called Wu Wang Gong Goose and Xingmi Gong Goose, it originated from Wushan Town, Changfeng County. It is said that after King Wu Yang Xingmi was named King of Wu, he would often bring his hometown stories to his hometown. The local specialty of the area - braised goose. Whenever he eats this familiar braised goose, it will arouse his nostalgia for his hometown. He ordered his hometown to use this as a tribute in the future, so the name Wushan tribute goose came into being. The finished goose dish is delicious and juicy, with crispy skin and plump goose meat. At the same time, this dish also has the effects of replenishing qi, clearing away heat and detoxifying. The color is refreshing, the aroma is rich, the taste is mellow and the aftertaste is endless.
Zhuang Tomb Yuanzi: In the Hefei area, there is no feast without circles, and the most famous one is Zhuang Tomb Yuanzi. Zhuang Tomb Yuanzi, also called Zhuang Wang Yuanzi, is said to have been created by Zhuang Tomb people during the Spring and Autumn Period of King Zhuang of Chu. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. Transparent and round appearance, smooth taste, salty, sweet and fragrant taste. It is a local treat.