Special local products-Hengyang
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Updated: 2012-01-31
Yunwu green tea
Growing at the top and remote side of Mount Hengshan, Yunwu green tea is also known as the Yueshan Tea. The tea is recommended to be made with spring water as spring water can promote the fragrance of the tea and prolong the time the fragrance can be smelled.
Dried Day Lily
The dried day lilies from Shangdong County and Qidong County are available in more than 20 countries and regions. They are local products free from pollution.
Nanyue Bamboo Carvings
Well chosen Nanyue bamboo is excellent raw material for carvings. The chosen bamboo is treated in medical water for the convenience of carvings and protections thereafter. These carvings are of unique style. Most of them are shaped as flowers, animals, landscapes or buildings.
Kiwi Fruit
The local people commonly call it Tenglizi. With brown rind, light green flesh the fruit is sour in taste. It is also said that the fruit is nutritious and can strengthen people's health. These fruit is ripe from early August to late October. They taste better after frosting.