Local Specialties of Three Gorges

Shopping is a necessary part of travel. People would like to buy some local specialties and souvenirs for their families and friends. There are various local natural and cultural specialties in scenic spots along Three Gorges. You really don't have to worry about souvenirs for your friends after your Yangtze River Cruise.

Local Specialties of Chongqing

There are various valuable Chinese herbal medicines in the mountainous area of Chongqing, such as coptis and gastrodia elata in Shizhu County and eucommia in Nanchuan District. The geological condition and climate in Chongqing are adaptable to the growth of fruits. The Shatian Pomelo in Changshou District and the millstone-shaped persimmon in Chengkou County are very famous.

Chongqing is one of the primary sources of Chinese tea. It has a long history of tea cultivation. Chongqing Bowel Tea enjoys a good reputation for its excellent quality.

There are also various and delicious traditional local food in Chongqing. The Lantern Shadow Beef, Fuling Tuber Mustard, Jiangjin Swelled Rice Candy, and Hechuan Peach Halves are famous at home and abroad.

Folk handicrafts in Chongqing enjoyed a good reputation since ancient times. Sichuan Embroidery was one of Four Famous Embroideries in China (the other three famous embroideries are Suzhou Embroidery, Hunan Embroidery and Guangdong Embroidery). The folding fan manufactured in Rongchang County had been exported in Qing Dynasty. Besides, various bamboo weavings, Tujia brocades and Three Gorges ink-stones are of rich local flavor. Qijiang Farmers Wood Engraving, Beibei Glassware and Zhaofeng Ceramic also have a glorious history.

Local Specialties of Hubei Province

Actinidia cultivated in Wudang Mountain is of excellent quality. It is characterized by rich nutrition and flesh. Orange cultivated in Cikou County is a best-selling fruit in and out of Hubei Province. Osmanthus cultivated in Xianning County enjoys high reputation at home and abroad.

Honghu Lake Feather Fan is a traditional handicraft of Hubei Province. It is noted for its exquisite and sophisticated workmanship. Turquoise is one of the most popular ancient jade for both Chinese and foreign visitors. The accessories made of turquoise are pretty enjoyed by visitors here.

Sword is an important part of Chinese martial art. Wudang Sword is manufactured with exquisite workmanship and would be an interesting souvenir for your Yangtze River Cruise.

There are also some traditional local snacks in Hubei Province, such as hot-and-dry noodles, Wuhan duck necks and Xiaogan rice wine.