Black Sesame Rice Cake, also known as Immortal’s Rice. It is rice cooked with black sesame seeds. Legend has it that during the Yongping era of the Eastern Han Dynasty, two men from Shanyin County, Liu Chen and Ruan Zhao, went to Tiantai Mountain to gather herbs. They were invited to the home of two fairy maidens who served them Black Sesame Rice Cake. After staying for half a year, they returned home only to find that seven generations had passed. This tale is recorded in A New Account of Tales of the World by Liu Yiqing of the Southern Dynasties’ Liu Song Dynasty...
Langgu is one of the remote towns located to the north of Wuyishan, renowned for its traditional smoked goose. In recent years, some locals have set up shops in the city specializing in Langgu smoked goose. The general preparation method involves slaughtering and cleaning a mature goose that is neither too fat nor too lean, then boiling it gently in a pot until it is about seven or eight-tenths cooked. After removing it from the pot and draining the water, the goose is coated all over with seasonings such as chili powder and salt. It is then placed on a tray...
The Bagua Banquet is a renowned Han Chinese dish from the Wuyi Mountain area in Fujian. It was created during the Southern Song Dynasty by the Neo-Confucian scholar Zhu Xi as a ceremonial way to entertain guests. For over 800 years since its creation by Zhu Xi, the Bagua Banquet has been passed down among the folk of Wuyi Mountain. After being refined, it has added yet another unique gem to China’s culinary culture. The most distinctive feature of the Bagua Banquet is the arrangement of its various dishes…
Kaizi, a uniquely flavored snack from Wuyi Mountain, is made by grinding premium early-season rice into a slurry, draining it, then shaping it into small finger-like strips. These are seasoned, layered with marbled pork slices, and steamed to perfection. It boasts an attractive appearance and a perfect balance of color, aroma, and taste. …
Jin Junmei is positioned as a top-tier black tea, originating from Tongmuguan in the Wuyishan National Nature Reserve. The area features weathered, semi-rocky, semi-sandy soil, along with a unique and favorable ecosystem and climate, producing tea buds of unparalleled quality compared to other regions. “The highest grade of Zhengshan Xiaozhong black tea is limited to special grade—so is there a grade even better than special grade…”
The Man Ting Banquet is a legendary divine feast from Wuyishan in Nanping. Today, various tourist hotels located at the foot of Manting Peak have revived this banquet. The spread includes local specialties from Wuyishan: ten small dishes such as “Wuyi Dawn” cold platter, pumpkin preserves, spicy and sour sprouts, dried eggplant, pickled fern shoots, smoked field dragon, and more; main dishes feature specialties like “Wen Gong Greets Guests,” …
Dried carp is a specialty snack from Nanping, Fujian. The dried Wutun highland paddy field carp from Wuyishan City, commonly known as “Field Carp Dried,” is a famous local product of the northern mountainous region of Wuyishan. Historical records suggest that its production originated in the early Northern Song Dynasty and has a long history spanning over a thousand years. It is made from carp that are raised in cold-water paddy fields at altitudes of over 500 meters above sea level, feeding exclusively on rice flowers...
Geographical Scope: The Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area extends east to Camel Peak, west to Lingxiao Peak, Tiger Roar Rock, and Lanshi Peak, south to Wuyi Palace, and north to Sanyang Peak. Special Qualities: The unique characteristics of Da Hong Pao tea. There are currently only six Da Hong Pao tea trees, all of which are shrub-like bushes. The leaves are relatively thick, and the buds have a slight red tint. When sunlight shines on the tea plants and rocks, the reflections from the rocks...
Wuyishan is a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage site, boasting a pleasant climate, fertile soil, and sweet-tasting water. It is one of the best-preserved areas of biodiversity in the world and is abundant in various wild mushrooms, making it one of the finest mushroom-producing regions globally. The red mushroom is a rare mountain delicacy and a natural nutritional treasure, often hailed as the “King of Mushrooms.” Choose…
Filial Piety Cake was originally a type of folk soup cake from Mount Wuyi, often served as a dessert during festivals, gatherings, and tea ceremonies among literati. Zhu Xi’s father once wrote a poem about it: “On my birthday, I recall the joy of those years; why spend money on fine soup cakes? I know well there’s wine for the elders, so don’t worry, Father, that you sit without a mat.” Later, due to Zhu Xi’s act of making cakes to show filial piety to his mother, the tradition has been passed down among the people to this day. The making of Filial Piety Cake...
Wufu White Lotus is a famous agricultural specialty of Wuyishan: large in size, white in color, and refreshing in taste. It is beneficial to the stomach, nutritious, low in fat, high in protein, and nourishes the heart, kidneys, and liver. It is a pure, natural green nutritional food. Wufu White Lotus was once a tribute to the royal courts during the Tang, Song, and Qing dynasties. It has a long cultivation history, and in ancient times, the Ziyang Tower where Zhu Xi lived...
Wuyi Yellow Wine is a specialty of Wuyishan City, Nanping, Fujian Province. Wuyi Mountain Yellow Wine inherits the traditional brewing techniques of Shaoxing Yellow Wine. It is a naturally sweetened and colored classic brew that retains the traditional characteristics of Shaoxing Yellow Wine—richly aromatic, clear, and transparent. Since ancient times, Wuyi Mountain has had the saying…
"Artemisia glutinosa cake," also known as Qingming cake, is an exquisitely crafted delicacy by the people of Wuyishan. Before the Qingming Festival, tender Artemisia glutinosa herbs are picked, mashed, and their juice is mixed into rice paste. The mixture is then steamed and filled with ingredients such as mushrooms, shredded bamboo shoots, shredded meat, and pickled vegetables to form large green dumplings. In rural areas, unfilled versions are also made, shaped like bricks. Especially...
"Roasted Bean Pods" is a uniquely playful and distinctive snack enjoyed by villagers. Around the Mid-Autumn Festival, when field beans are at their plumpest, a fire is lit on a flat ground, and the bean plants — stems and pods still attached — are hung over the flames to roast. Once cooked, the skins are peeled off to reveal the beans inside, offering a special rural flavor. As the saying goes, "Roasted Bean Pods Flat, famous even if you don’t eat."…
“Liangshui Zai” is a traditional cooling beverage from Mount Wuyi. It is made from the wild climbing fig fruit—its seeds are extracted, sun-dried, and then processed into a semi-solid chilled drink. Mixed with honey, it has the effects of reducing heat, relieving summer fatigue, refreshing the mind, and promoting health. …
"Immortal Cake" is also a beloved refreshing beverage. It is made from a wild herb called xianrencai (immortal vegetable) through special processing, retaining the fragrance of the herb and leaving a lingering aftertaste...
A unique local snack from Wuyishan, made by grinding premium early-season rice into a paste, draining it, then shaping it into small finger-like strips. These are seasoned, layered with marbled pork slices, and steamed to perfection. They are visually appealing and full of flavor, aroma, and color. Location: Sun City in the resort area (next to the market), and opposite Wengong Garden in the city center (near the bridge tunnel of No.1 Middle School)...
The dried bamboo shoots produced in Mount Wuyi are made using unique techniques, boasting a rich and authentic flavor that is deeply loved by many. They are categorized into three main types: pressed, sun-dried, and smoked. The production process involves over ten steps, including boiling, slicing, pressing, extracting, sun-drying, smoking, baking, and roasting. Both fresh bamboo shoots and dried ones are major export products of Mount Wuyi. The bitter bamboo shoots from Mount Wuyi also have a very distinctive flavor…
Wuyishan wild black fungus is rich in plant-based collagen, which has strong adsorption properties. Regular consumption helps cleanse the digestive tract and purify the stomach and intestines. It contains beneficial plant gelatin and a substance called "polysaccharide," a natural tonic. Wuyishan wil…
Wutun Township is located in the high mountains, surrounded by mist and blessed with clear water. Rice paddies provide an ideal environment for carp to thrive, while also helping protect farmland. The villagers here have a long tradition of raising carp. Every year around the Qingming Festival, fish fry are released into the fields. The fish grow alongside the rice seedlings, and during the rice flowering period, fallen pollen becomes a nutritious food source for them. At this time...