Enshi Yulu is produced in Enshi, Hubei Province. Hubei has a long history of tea production, dating back to the Tang Dynasty when it was already well known, and remains one of China’s major tea-producing provinces today. Enshi Yulu comes from Wufeng Mountain in the eastern suburbs of Enshi City. It is one of the few remaining steamed green teas in China, with production techniques and tools that are quite ancient, and…
Daji Premium Rice was historically known as tribute rice and is produced in Shengjiaba, Enshi City. This region boasts picturesque landscapes, a pleasant climate, and abundant selenium resources, yielding 7,500 tons of high-quality Daji Premium Rice annually. Processed using advanced domestic equipment, the grains are intact, uniform, pearly white, and of excellent quality. It has a soft and delicious taste, is highly nutritious, and is an ideal...
The raw lacquer from Enshi is of the same high quality as the world-renowned "Ba Lacquer." It is praised in a saying: “It looks like clear oil, reflects a beauty’s face, shimmers amber when shaken, and can hook a fishing line when lifted.” Raw lacquer is a traditional economic and forest specialty product of Enshi City, divided into two main types: cultivated varieties and wild mountain lacquer trees, commonly referred to as medium/small wood lacquer and mountain wood lacquer. …
Coptis is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the Ranunculaceae family, also known as Weilian or Yalian. Because of its resemblance to chicken claws, it is also called Chicken Claw Coptis. Enshi City is one of the country's famous producers of Coptis, hence it has long been known as the "Hometown of Coptis."…
Bahe Jade is a biological fossil formed 436 million years ago, primarily composed of ancient organisms such as crinoid stems and corals, with mineral components mainly including calcite, quartz, and feldspar. Its quality surpasses that of various types of marble. The fossil features clear, novel, and unique patterns, showcasing the natural ecological beauty of shallow marine life. It is curren…
As a renowned domestic raw lacquer, Mao Ba lacquer has a thick consistency, fragrant aroma, bright color, low water content, fast drying properties, and strong adhesion to wood. It is an ideal coating for furniture and arts and crafts, offering excellent anti-corrosion and acid-alkali resistance. Lacquerware coated with Mao Ba lacquer features exquisite craftsmanship, does not discolor, retains a glossy finish, and is both aesthetically pleasing and clean. In recent years, the Qingjiang Lacquer Craft Art Factory…
The Enshi Mountain Water Buffalo is the main draft animal in the rice-growing regions of Enshi Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province. Due to the mountainous terrain of its distribution area, its body structure differs slightly from that of water buffaloes in plain and lake regions, hence the name "mountain water buffalo." (1) Origin and Distribution The Enshi Mountain Water Buffalo is distributed across eight counties and cities: Enshi, Jianshi, Badong, Lichuan, Xuan'en, Xianfeng, Laifeng, and Hefeng...
Xuan’en cured meat is a specialty of Xuan’en County in Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. Tujia cured meat is made by rubbing fresh pork with seasonings and then smoking it over firewood or charcoal. Before the Spring Festival, every local household smokes their own cured meat, which also serves as the main dish for the Tujia people’s New Year’s Eve dinner. The Tujia people commonly raise a New Year’s pig, mainly to ensure there is meat for the holidays…
Xuan’en Tribute Rice is a specialty of Xuan’en County in Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. The rice grown in Xuan’en is soft, delicious, rich in oil, and moist. Historically, it was long served to the Tusi government offices and revered as “Xuan’en Tribute Rice” through the dynasties. Xuan’en enjoys a mild climate, abundant rainfall, ample sunlight, and fertile land, making it an ideal place for producing green food. It has long been known as the “Hometown of Tributes.”
Enshi potatoes are deeply intertwined with the lives of the local people. For years, the residents of Enshi have had a strong emotional connection to potatoes—potatoes in meals, potatoes in dishes, and even potato starch used as thickener... Some interviewees have even said they’ve been eating potatoes their whole lives. The highland areas of Enshi Prefecture produce potatoes of superior quality, with vast production potential...
Enshi Xintang Tujia Bamboo Tube Wine is made using a traditional folk recipe. A base of locally brewed, aromatic corn wine is injected into the cavities of wild, one-year-old or older bamboo stalks growing deep in the mountains. Over time, the bamboo and wine blend naturally, resulting in mature bamboo tube wine. As recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica," bamboo “cools the heart meridian, benefits vital energy, clears heat, soothes the spleen, nourishes blood, and refreshes the body.” The...
Enshi Spiced Pancake is a specialty snack from Enshi City, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. The Enshi Tujia spiced pancake is characterized mainly by its aroma, sweetness, spiciness, and crispness. It has layers of fragrance, a sweet yet soft taste, spicy without being harsh, and a crispy exterior with a soft interior. The Tujia spiced pancake, also known as Spiced Pancake, is a unique snack of the Tujia people in Changyang, Enshi, Hubei Province. The Enshi Spiced Pancake…
Enshi Black Pig is the general term for black pigs in the mountainous regions of Enshi, classified as a dual-purpose breed for meat and fat. Compared to other pig breeds, Enshi Black Pork features a bright red color, tender and juicy texture, and is rich in essential mineral elements such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and selenium, as well as unsaturated fatty acids—making it a delicacy. The production area of Enshi Black Pork covers eight counties and cities within the Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Hubei Province, including Enshi City, Lichuan City, Jianshi County, Badong County, Xuan'en County, Xianfeng County, Laifeng County, and Hefeng County...
Enshi Yellow Beef boasts glossy muscles with a rose-red hue and distinct marbling; its fat is milky white. The exterior is slightly dry or has a cured membrane, yet is not sticky to the touch. Press marks immediately rebound, and the meat emits a rich aroma. Enshi Yellow Beef has been awarded protected geographical indication status. "Enshi Yellow Cattle" is one of the few high-quality local breeds in China that retains its original ecological traits and remains free from...
The pickled vegetables of Enshi are truly exceptional. It’s a pity that outsiders don’t appreciate them—when they think of pickled vegetables, they usually imagine the bagged pickles from Sichuan or the pickled cabbage from the northeast. The pickled vegetables of Enshi taste quite different from these two. Here, I’ll introduce you to Enshi pickled radish, and I hope it will make your mouth water. To make good...
In Enshi, there is a saying: “Fern cake is delicious, but its roots are hard to dig.” The main ingredient for making fern cake is fern, whose tender shoots are also known as fiddlehead ferns. This wild plant thrives in the mountains of Enshi at altitudes of around 1,000 meters. Its roots can be processed to extract starch, which is then boiled into solid blocks to make fern cake — one of the delicacies of Enshi’s mountainous regions. Fern cake…
Mix rice and soybeans in a certain proportion, soak them in water overnight, then grind them into a paste the next day using a stone mill and place the paste in a bucket. Scoop the paste with a special iron spoon, usually adding fillings such as shredded pork, shredded potatoes, onions, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns, then fry it in a pan (the filling can be adjusted according to customer preferences). The Youxiangr is round in shape and deep red in color…
Fubaoshan water shield, also known as horseshoe herb, nettle herb, or water malva, is a tall, perennial aquatic plant. Its leaves are oval-shaped, green on the front and dark red on the back, with slender stems. Legend has it that Fubaoshan water shield was a gift from an ancient sacred mountain and is considered a rare treasure of the waters. Since the Jin Dynasty, it has been an imperial tribute and a delicacy served at royal banquets. It can be boiled...
Tongzi Plum is mainly produced in Sancha Township, Enshi City. It is highly favored by both producers and consumers due to its outstanding economic traits such as early fruiting, large and high-quality fruits, high and stable yields, and strong adaptability. The fruit is heart-shaped, with a smooth surface, thin bloom, shallow suture line, and large size—averaging 67 grams per fruit. The flesh is yellow...
Having been away from Enshi for a few years, I’ve constantly craved mung bean skin. It’s delicious and highly nutritious, somewhat similar to the mung bean noodles people in Wuhan eat, but its taste is far superior. Most people in Enshi are absolutely fond of it. It’s a snack you can find in even the smallest local eateries and is often the breakfast of choice for many.