Zhangjiajie’s specialties include: Qingyan Mingcui, Pueraria lobata powder, Zhangjiajie ponkans, mulberry radish, Tujia sacred tea, etc.
1. Qingyan Mingcui
Qingyan Mingcui is one of the famous teas in the country. It is famous both at home and abroad because it is produced in Qingyan in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, hence the name Qingyan Mingcui. In May 1983, Qingyan Mingcui participated in the Hunan Province "Five" competition, was rated as a high-quality famous tea, and won the Gold Cup Award.
2. Pueraria lobata powder
Pueraria lobata powder is one of the three treasures of Zhangjiajie. Traditionally, the most authentic Chai Gefen is found on mountains higher than 720m, because Zhangjiajie’s altitude is more than 1,200 meters.
3. Zhangjiajie Ponkan
Zhangjiajie Ponkan fruit is oblate, with a single fruit weight of 150-160 grams. The peel is orange-red, thin and shiny, with a soluble solids content of 12-13, and the flesh is crisp and tender. , juicy and sweet, sludged and refreshing, rich in VC, unique flavor, durable in storage and transportation. In November 2007, it was awarded the geographical indication certification trademark registered by the National Trademark Office.
4. Sangzhi radish
Sangzhi radish is a specialty of Baishi Township, Sangzhi County, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan Province. Baishi Township has a cool climate in summer, a large temperature difference between day and night, and abundant rainfall. The high mountains with an average altitude of 1,100 meters are not only suitable for the growth of radishes, but the radishes grown are particularly delicious. Sangzhi County is a traditional agricultural county with extremely rich vegetable resources, especially radish cultivation with a long history.
5. Tujia Divine Tea
Tujia Divine Tea is also known as berry tea, longevity vine, and its scientific name is "Snow-toothed Snake Grape". It is a perennial vine that is rare and valuable in the world. It is an edible plant that grows in the red sandstone on the cliffs above 1,500 meters above sea level, shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, without any pollution. It is not eaten by mosquitoes and free from all diseases.