Enshi is the only ethnic minority autonomous prefecture in Hubei Province, which is full of characteristics. It not only has beautiful mountains and waters, but also numerous national level scenic spots and unique environment, which have created unique regional customs. There are also many people who travel to the local area online every year, and when they go back, they naturally bring some local specialties. Let's introduce them below
1. Enshi Yulu
Produced in Enshi, Hubei. Hubei has a long history of tea production, dating back to the Tang Dynasty and is still an important tea producing province in China. Enshi Yulu is produced on Wufeng Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Enshi City, Hubei Province. Enshi Yulu is one of the few preserved steamed green teas in China, and its production process and tools are quite ancient, very similar to those recorded in Lu Yu's "Tea Classic"
2. Golden thread tung oil
"Golden thread tung oil" is a famous local specialty in Laifeng County, Hubei Province. It has a high concentration, bright orange and golden color, and can be pulled into silk, hence the nickname "Golden thread tung oil". The quality of "Jin Si Tong Oil" is the highest among Chinese tung oils, and it has won the "Product Gold Award" and "Best Selling Product Award" in Hubei Province
3. Lichuan water shield vegetable
Lichuan water shield vegetable refers to the water shield vegetable produced within the administrative area of Lichuan City, Hubei Province. Water shield is a precious aquatic vegetable, Water shield vegetables have a smooth texture that is unparalleled by any other vegetable, making them a masterpiece. At the same time, the glucose mannan contained in the gum of water shield has a certain anti-cancer effect. Lichuan water shield, due to its unique growth environment, is superior to products from other production areas in terms of taste and gum content. In 2004, it was designated as a geographical indication product by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine for protection
4. Banqiao Codonopsis
Banqiao Codonopsis is a famous variety of traditional Chinese medicine, a specialty of Hubei Province, and a nationally certified geographical indication product. Originating from Banqiao Town, Enshi City, it was officially designated as the "Chinese Banqiao Party" in July 1981, also known as "Banqiao Codonopsis" or simply "Banqiao Party". Banqiao Codonopsis, with high content of active ingredients and excellent quality, is listed as the top of the four famous Codonopsis in China
5. Fengtou Ginger
Fengtou Ginger is named after its resemblance to a phoenix head. It is mainly produced in Laifeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province, with excellent quality and unique flavor. Fresh ginger is gluten free, crispy and tender, rich in selenium, juicy, moderately spicy, and delicious. Exported to the Southeast Asian market. According to the Laifeng County Annals, the cultivation of Fengtou ginger in Laifeng has a history of over 300 years and is named after its resemblance to a phoenix head