1. Kweichow Moutai:
Moutai is produced in Moutai Town on the Chishui River in the west of Zunyi City. Maotai Town has a long history of brewing, and the brewing process has been initially formed as early as the Ming Dynasty. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Maotai Town became an important port for Sichuan salt to enter Guizhou. Salt transportation flourished, the demand for wine surged, and brewing production developed rapidly; during the Daoguang period , there are no less than 20 brewing workshops in Maotai Town, with output reaching 170 tons.
2. Weining ham:
Weining ham is a traditional specialty of Guizhou with a history of more than 600 years and has long been famous at home and abroad. Weining is more than 2,000 meters above sea level and belongs to the alpine Wumeng Mountains. There are abundant pastures growing wildly all over the mountains. The animal husbandry industry has been very developed in history. The local Yi compatriots also have the custom of grazing in the mountains. Pigs, cattle and sheep live in the same herd, and they exercise a lot. The pig legs are very developed, with strong and full muscles, and a mixture of fat and lean meat; local excellent breeds such as Cola pig and French pig are resistant to extensive breeding and cold, and have a high lean meat rate. Since the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the Yi people here have liked to smoke and marinate bacon and store it for consumption, creating conditions for making Weining ham. Weining ham has brown-red flesh, bright color, thin bones and thin skin, tender meat, delicious fragrance, and will not get greasy after eating more
3. Duyun Maojian:
Duyun Maojian Tea Produced in Duyun City, southern Guizhou. It is listed as one of China's famous tea treasures with its beautiful appearance and unique style. Duyun Maojian tea production has a long history, more than 500 years ago. According to historical records, as early as the Ming Dynasty, Duyun Maojian tea was a fine product offered as tribute to the imperial court and was deeply loved by Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty. Because its shape resembled a fishhook, it was named Fishhook Tea. Guizhou is located on a plateau, and the Duyun Maojian tea-producing area is full of peaks, towering cliffs, and mist-locked clouds. The soil is deep, loose and moist, coupled with rainfall. Natural conditions such as year-round temperature and sunshine are suitable for the growth of tea trees, so Duyun Maojian tea is unique.
4. Guizhou Silver Painting:
Artworks are not only high-end decorations in life, but can also reflect a person's taste and attitude towards life. For many friends who like the ethnic customs of Guizhou, it will definitely be very unforgettable if they receive a gift that is not only beautiful but also has ethnic charm. For example, the paintings of "Double Treasures" and "Three Treasures" received as gifts from Guizhou can be seen at any time and appreciated every day.
5. Miao silver jewelry:
The silver jewelry that enters Miao society is by no means simply an artistic form exclusive to a certain ethnic group, but an out-and-out mixture. Miao silver ornaments can be divided into head ornaments, neck ornaments, chest ornaments, hand ornaments, crown ornaments and children's hat ornaments, etc. They are all carefully made by Miao silversmiths and are said to have a history of thousands of years. With its diverse varieties, beautiful shapes and exquisite craftsmanship, Miao silver jewelry not only presents a magnificent and colorful art world to people, but also shows a spiritual world with rich connotations. There are many types of Miao silver jewelry, from head to toe, they are decorated everywhere. In addition to headgear, chest and neck ornaments, hand ornaments, clothing ornaments, back ornaments, and waist pendants, there are also foot ornaments in some places.
6. Meitan Cuiyang:
"Metan Cuiyang" tea is produced in the northeastern part of the Guizhou Plateau, in Meitan County, Guizhou Province, known as the "Yunnan-Guizhou Little Jiangnan" . The natural geographical environment of this area is particularly suitable for the growth of tea trees and the production of high-quality tea. It is the first county in Guizhou's tea industry with typical "high altitude, low latitude, little sunshine, cloudy and foggy, and rich in zinc and selenium". There are currently 600,000 high-quality ecological tea gardens. mu. The "Tea Classic" written by Lu Yu, the tea sage of the Tang Dynasty, states: "Those born in central Guizhou often get it from Sizhou, Bozhou, Feizhou, and Yizhou, and the taste is excellent." This ancient Yizhou was Meitan; "Guizhou General Chronicles" of the Qing Dynasty recorded : "Meitan Yunwu Mountain Tea is famous, and Meitan Meijian Tea is a tribute." This "Meijian Tea" is the predecessor of "Meitan Cuiya". In 1939, the Central Experimental Tea Plantation of the Republic of China was established in Meitan. In 1940, Zhejiang University moved westward to Meitan and ran its school for seven years. A large number of educational, scientific and technological elites gathered together. The combination of Zhejiang University and the Central Experimental Tea Plantation of the Republic of China made the "Meitan Cuiya" tea more famous. , spiritual culture has been further sublimated.
7. Guizhou Laoganma:
Laoganma brand oil-based pepper is one of the traditional flavor foods in Guizhou.
For decades, it has been carefully brewed using traditional techniques. It has the characteristics of elegance and delicacy, outstanding spiciness and long aftertaste. It is a must-have at home and a great gift for relatives and friends.
8. Yuping Xiaodi:
The Yuping Xiaodi is one of the "Three Treasures of Guizhou". It was founded in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It won the 1886 Medal of Honor for its beautiful and smooth tone and exquisite workmanship. He won the silver medal at the London International Exposition and the gold medal at the Panama International Exposition in 1923.
9. Luodian Jade:
"Luodian Jade" is produced in Luodian County, Guizhou Province. Its chemical composition and product jade quality characteristics are similar to those in the Hotan region of Xinjiang, my country, and Kunlun, Qinghai. The nephrite produced in the mountain area is similar to that of nephrite and is a high-quality nephrite mine. "Luodian Jade" is mainly made from mountain materials and can be divided into three categories: pure white, gray-white and green-white according to jade color classification. Jade is translucent, has good whiteness, fine texture, and good gloss. It has a fat-like luster after polishing. It has extremely high collection and economic value. It is a rare kind of jade in Luodian that combines economy, culture, and art. Branded products. In order to build this brand, Luodian County overcame many difficulties such as incomplete information, unknown subjects, and unclear departments. It contacted experts from Beijing and Wuhan to obtain information from them, thus ensuring the geographical indication certification of "Luodian Jade" The successful trademark application gave the county a well-known brand.
10. Prickly pear:
This is the childhood memory of many Guizhou people. Known as the "King of Vitamin C", the surface of the prickly pear fruit is covered with fleshy thorns and is green in color. Yellow, the fruit is round and plump like a small lantern.
One bite of an unripe prickly pear can make your teeth sore, but the ripe flesh is smooth and has a moderately sweet and sour taste.
Nowadays, prickly pear has derived from dried prickly pear, prickly pear wine, prickly pear juice, prickly pear cake and other products, and they are very popular among people from other provinces.