1. Zhangjiajie Giant Salamander
"Zhangjiajie Giant Salamander" has obtained the national geographical indication product. Geographical indication products refer to products named with geographical names after approval under specific geographical, soil, water quality, climate, production technology, and process conditions.
Zhangjiajie is home to outstanding people and natural treasures. The long history of multi-ethnic groups, simple folk customs and unique customs complement each other with modern civilization, forming a colorful cultural picture. Zhangjiajie is a place where ethnic minorities live together. In the long-term historical development process, the Tujia, Miao and Bai ethnic groups, together with the Han and other ethnic minorities, have created a distinctive national culture. The essence of this fairyland on earth has nurtured tens of thousands of elite figures for thousands of years, the most famous of which is my country's proletarian revolutionist, military strategist, one of the founders of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and one of China's top ten marshals. He Long.
The growth history of the giant salamander on the earth can be traced back to 350 million years ago. It is known as a "living fossil" and is a national second-level protected animal. It has extremely high academic and scientific research value, and it also has Extremely high medical, edible and other economic value.
2. 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 a pulp of 12%-13%. Crisp and tender, juicy and sweet, slag is 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.
3. Maoyanberry tea
Maoyanberry is a wild plant that grows in the primeval forests of Zhangjiajie. The Maoyanberry tea refined from it has the unique characteristics of the soil and water here. Fresh and simple.
Maoyanberry, also known as Tujia nectar tea and Tujia divine tea, is also commonly known as longevity vine, Ganoderma lucidum grass, eyebrow tea, rattan tea, bitter nectar, Wuyuan snow chrysanthemum, and Maoyanberry tea. Guanyin grass, mountain sweet tea, asparagus tea and other wild rockberries cannot be artificially transplanted at present. According to scientific research, this plant only grows in Yunning, Zhangjiajie at an altitude of 800 to 1,300 meters after being wiped out by glaciers in the fourth century. A rare species found in the red sandstone of the foggy Zhangjiajie primeval forest, its environment is free from any pollution. Most of them only survive in Zhangjiajie, my country, at an altitude of 800 to 1,300 meters. Maoyanberry has both medicinal efficacy and food nutrition. It is currently the wild plant with the highest flavonoid content and the most nutritious ingredients in the world. Because it is widely believed that its plant is the sacred willow tree that can be used by Guanyin Bodhisattva to remove diseases and eliminate disasters and to prolong life, the local Tujia people are also called "Tujia nectar tea".
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. According to the records of Sangzhi County: "The late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty were the peak period of radish cultivation. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, radish production gradually declined, but developed during the Republic of China. Baishi became one of the main vegetable producing areas in the county."
Sangzhi is located in the hinterland of the Wuling Mountains. The county has towering mountains with high peaks and deep valleys, and obvious vertical climate differences. It is a typical alpine mountainous area, especially Baishi Township. The summer climate is cool, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and rainfall is abundant. It has been the main producing area of ??high-quality radish since ancient times.
After 15 years of cultivation and creation, Baishi Radish now has a certain foundation for industrial development. Especially since 2008, the degree of industrialization has been greatly improved. At present, the 1,200-hectare base has basically achieved large-scale planting and standardized production, resulting in a high yield of 5,000 kilograms per unit area. It is understood that in 2012, the base produced nearly 80,000 tons of Shiraishi radish, with sales reaching 130 million yuan. The product sales cover Hunan, Hubei and other places and are sold to Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and other countries and regions.
5. Dongxi Seven Sisters Chili Peppers
Zhangjiajie Dongxi Seven Sisters Chili Pepper Development Co., Ltd. uses traditional techniques to produce the original Dongxi Seven Sisters chili products - chopped chili peppers and stone grinding chili peppers. Hot sauce, dried chili peppers, chili powder, pickled chili peppers, etc.
Dongxi is located in the southwest of Cili, with a higher altitude, and is known as "Cili Tibet". It is precisely because of this unique geographical location that Dongxi's Seven Sisters chili peppers are spicy but not spicy, and contain fire. It does not cause internal heat, is famous far and wide, and has become a good delicacy on the dining table of the masses.
The Dongxi Seven Sisters pepper production areas are Dongxi Township, Xikou Town, Nanshanping Township, Jinyan Tujia Township, Gaoqiao Town and Jinping Township in Cili County, Hunan Province. Townships currently govern administrative areas.
6. Zhangjiajie Pueraria lobata powder
It is a pure natural nutritional product extracted from the vine Pueraria lobata. It has the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, producing body fluids and quenching thirst, nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen, and benefiting the stomach. It has functions such as calming the mind, clearing the mind and improving eyesight, moistening the intestines and sobering up. Clinical studies have shown that it plays an extremely important role in preventing arteriosclerosis, lowering blood pressure, anti-aging, treating coronary heart disease, building skin, increasing brain and coronary blood flow, enhancing memory, and improving children's IQ. (Zhangjiajie)
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. Pueraria lobata powder has many effects such as beautifying and protecting skin, delaying aging, etc., and is known as a beauty and vitamin synergist.
7. Turtle-patterned stone carvings
Tortoise-patterned stone carvings are a local specialty produced in the Tianzi Mountain Scenic Area. It is made of hemp-colored stones unearthed from the mountains and carved by hand. The types of stone carvings include stone turtles, stone cows, stone horses, stone dragons, stone leopards, stone bears, stone dogs, stone inkstones, stone incense burners, etc. The tortoise stone carvings have advanced technology, exquisite art and vivid shapes. Whether they represent animals or daily utensils, they are all realistic and lifelike. They are loved by tourists. It is sold abroad as a national handicraft and is well received by international friends. When tourists come to Tianzi Mountain for sightseeing, they can buy tortoise stone crafts in various hotels and shops.
The scientific name of tortoise stone is "Huaying Mountain Multi-wall Coral Stone". The pattern is a polygonal complex, hexagonal, resembling a tortoise pattern, with a diagonal length of 8-10 mm and a single internal structure. The skeletons are closely connected and look like a spider web. The fossil is a typical warm-water biological group. As early as the Permian Period, coral fossils were formed through seawater alluvial and changes in the earth's crust. The Sangzhi County Ethnic Craft Factory uses tortoise stone as raw material to produce stone inkstones, tea sets, giraffes and other decorative products. Their beautiful shapes and exquisite craftsmanship are just like the real ones. They are not only popular in the market, but also exported to Japan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, It is deeply loved by customers in Australia and Taiwan. Along with moire stone, there is also the "Crinoid fossil" which is an excellent raw material for processing handicrafts. It has been identified by scientists as belonging to the phylum Echinoderm. It grew before the Permian period and belongs to groups such as crinoids and sea urchins. It consists of roots, stems, The crown consists of three parts, with clear lines and distinct patterns in the form of a triangular star, a round hole, an egg shape, and an insect body. Incense burners, cloud tripods, etc. made from this fossil are elegant, unique and antique.
8. Tujia Divine Tea
Tujia Divine Tea is also known as "berry tea, longevity vine", and its scientific name is "Snake Grape". It is a perennial vine that is rare in the world. It is a rare 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 and without any pollution. It is not eaten by mosquitoes and free from all diseases. For hundreds of years, the Tujia people have been using this tea internally and externally for colds, inflammation, frequent urination, burns, burns, acne, and foot odor. There are many centenarians with an average life span of more than 83 years, so it is called longevity vine and sacred tea. It is clearly recorded in pharmacopoeias such as "Rescue Materia Medica" and "National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicines" that the tea is named "berry tea" due to its green color and white frost. The effect of drinking it is unique and remarkable. Shencha contains tea polyphenols as high as 42.5%, which is higher than any other type of tea and can be called the "King of Tea"; it does not contain caffeine and theophylline, and has 17 kinds of amino acids and 14 kinds of nutritional elements. It is suitable for drinking, health care and medicine. An all-natural drink.
Tujia sacred tea is a rare and precious edible plant in the world. It 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. Mosquitoes will not eat it and hundreds of millions of people will eat it. Sickness does not arise. Tujia Shentea is a health drink made from pure natural wild precious plants, refined and processed using modern scientific tea-making technology. It has an excellent taste, slightly bitter at first and then sweet. It produces fluid and quenches thirst, and has an endless aftertaste. The total effectiveness of Tujia Shen Tea on acute and chronic pharyngitis and bronchitis of upper respiratory tract infection is 91.7%. The flavonoids contained in Tujia Shen Tea can excrete harmful acids and ketones from the human body, remove blood dirt, regulate blood lipids, lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, strengthen renal tubular reabsorption, and improve sleep and frequent urination.
9. Miao Township Community Rice
In the Miao Village of Tuxiang in Zhangjiajie, it is a custom to eat community food during the Spring Society. According to the lunar calendar, from the fifth Wu day after the first lunar month to the fifth Wu day before and after the spring equinox, it is the "Spring Society". On this day, every household must cook communal meals to show their respect for the community. If guests come across this program, you will be in for a treat.
The method of cooking community rice is different from ordinary rice. First, go to the corner of the garden or the stream to pick fresh wormwood, wash and chop it, rub out the bitter water on the stone slab, then bake it in a pot, mix it with the chopped bacon and stir-fry the gourd and green onions. fragrant. Secondly, according to the three to one method, cook one-third of the sticky rice until it is half cooked, then pour two-thirds of the glutinous rice into the pot and cook with the sticky rice, and then add the previously sauteed wormwood into the pot. Mix well, cover the pot and simmer for half an hour before eating. The social rice cooked in this way has three flavors: rice, meat and vegetables. When people eat this kind of rice, their appetite increases greatly. After eating one bowl, they want to eat a second bowl...
It is mid-spring and March when we eat communal meals, and the air is fresh with poplars, greens and peaches. Although every household cooks communal meals, there are always different times when neighbors give each other a taste. This simple rural customs and customs are still continuing from generation to generation. With the reform and opening up, social rice has also entered the market. It would be a pity not to have a delicious "social meal" when you arrive in Zhangjiajie.