Yichun is located in the northeast of Heilongjiang Province and is a border city surrounded by mountains, rivers, forests, and seas. The resources here are abundant, with abundant mountain products such as pine nuts, mushrooms, fungus, blueberry products, and countless others. These are all naturally processed and very healthy. When you come here, you can purchase some local specialties
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Yichun is rich in mountain products such as pine nuts, mushrooms, fungus, blueberry products... Natural and pollution-free, with simple local customs and reasonable prices. Don't worry about being slaughtered. In Jiayin County, Yichun, there is a specialty street in Longxiang, which is mostly filled with blueberries (locally known as persimmons), schisandra, and mountain products from the Xiaoxing'an Mountains
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Pine nuts
The red pine trees in Yichun are widely distributed. In many parks such as Tangwanghe Forest Sea Stone Scenic Area and Wuying Forest Park in Yichun, you can see huge pine pagodas, and the fruits inside the pine pagodas are pine nuts. Pine nuts have naturally become the most worthwhile specialty to buy in Yichun. The pine nuts produced here are plump and juicy, and fresh and unprocessed pine nuts taste sweeter and less greasy. Although they are a bit damp, they are superior to pure natural and pollution-free. The price is about 30-40 yuan/jin
Black fungus, mushrooms
The best black fungus in China is in Northeast China, and the best black fungus in Northeast China is in the Xiaoxing'an Mountains; And Yichun produces a variety of mushroom varieties, the most famous of which is chicken leg mushroom, followed by hazelnut mushroom, Yuan mushroom, pine mushroom, sticky mushroom, etc. Ear fungus costs about 35-40 yuan/jin
Blueberry Products
Yichun produces a large amount of blueberries, which are commonly known as persimmons in the local area. Compared to wild blueberries, blueberry products such as blueberry juice and dried blueberries are easier to carry. Blueberry juice tastes sour and sweet, similar to bayberries, and usually costs 5 yuan per bottle. It is suitable for southern tourists to bring some to try. Fresh blueberries are usually available in August and September, and in Yichun, there is an annual "Blueberry Festival" in August every year
Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra chinensis has the effects of nourishing the lungs, kidneys, and generating fluids. Local people often dry the fruit of Schisandra chinensis and make tea to drink
Russian specialty products
Jiayin County is located on the Chinese border, facing Russia across the river. There are some small shops in Jiayin County that specialize in Russian products. You can not only see food such as toffee and milk powder, but also Russian military knives, handicrafts, binoculars, razors and other specialty crafts
Yichun has many unique products. Here are some recommendations:
- Yichun blueberries: Yichun wild blueberries are pollution-free, pure natural green food, and Yichun has also been awarded the honor of "China's Blueberry Town". You can purchase dried blueberries, blueberry candies, blueberry juice, blueberry pastries, and more made from blueberries. The fruit is blue in color and wrapped in a layer of white fruit powder. The weight of a single fruit is 0.5-2.5 grams. The surface of the fruit is clean, free of pests and diseases, and the flesh is sweet and sour, with a pleasant aroma
- Tieli Chinese Forest Frog Oil: Forest frogs, also known as snow frogs or toads, are one of the specialties of Yichun. It is a precious traditional Chinese medicine, with the main active ingredient being frog alcohol, which has the effects of tonifying the kidneys, nourishing essence, moistening the lungs, and nourishing yin
- Wuying Persimmon Wine: Made from wild Mu Du persimmon fruit through modern technology, the wine has a full body, a clear and mellow color, a rich and long-lasting aroma, a moderate sour and sweet taste, a soft taste, and is also rich in various vitamins and trace elements
- Tieli Schisandra chinensis: Tieli City in Yichun is the best suitable area for the growth of Schisandra chinensis. The color of the Schisandra chinensis produced is purple red, with wrinkles, thick skin, aroma, good oiliness, luster, and high effective ingredients. Raw Schisandra chinensis, candied Schisandra chinensis, and other local specialties are worth buying
- Yichun black fungus: Yichun is one of the main producing areas of high-quality black fungus in China. It is rich in nutrients and contains high levels of protein and mineral elements. Its vitamin B2 content is 10 times that of rice, flour, and cabbage. The black fungus produced in Yichun has functions such as nourishing blood and strengthening essence, reducing sedation, and alleviating coronary artery atherosclerosis. When fresh, it is soft, with a delicate texture and a unique flavor; Dried products have a small volume, light weight, and are easy to store and carry
- Nancha ginseng: Nancha ginseng is a good product among Northeast ginseng, with rich nutritional components and nourishing and strengthening effects. It is suitable for adjusting blood pressure, restoring heart function, neurasthenia, and physical weakness. It also has effects such as phlegm removal, stomach health, diuresis, and excitement. In addition to buying ginseng directly, you can also choose products such as cigarettes, alcohol, tea, crystals, creams, etc. that contain ginseng ingredients
- Walnut Crafts: Using wild walnuts as raw materials, utilizing their natural patterns, shapes, and colors, high-tech methods are used to process them, followed by dozens of manual processes such as selection, cutting, shaping, grinding, polishing, bonding, and fine carving. There are various products including pen holders, vases, gourds, mirror frames, precious swords, and accessories, with unique and elegant shapes
- Shangganling Crystal Stones: Shangganling in Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province is rich in various crystal stones, and the jewelry made from them is very popular. It is crystal clear, bright and charming
- Pinus koraiensis seeds: The seeds of wild Pinus koraiensis have large oval shaped fruit balls that are dark brown in color. Red pine trees need to grow for 50 years before they can begin to produce pine seeds, and the maturity period is two years
- Jiayin Soybean: Jiayin County is located at the northern foot of the Xiaoxing'an Mountains and is the lower limit of the fourth temperate zone in Heilongjiang Province. Soybean is the main crop planted in the county
- Tieli Rice: Cultivated in Tieli City, Heilongjiang Province, it belongs to the northern temperate continental climate. Tieli rice has high soil organic matter content, fertile soil, and good permeability
- Jiayin Rice: Jiayin Rice is produced in Jiayin County, Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province, with excellent quality
- Wuying Mudu Persimmon Wine: It is a geographical indication product, brewed with Mudu persimmons, with a clear and mellow color, light and fragrant aroma