Fuyang Winter Bamboo Shoots

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Fuyang is the second-largest bamboo-producing region in Zhejiang, where bamboo shoots are a major specialty. Winter bamboo shoots, known as the king of bamboo shoots, grow on bamboo rhizomes and lie dormant underground, sprouting in autumn and maturing in winter. Fuyang winter bamboo shoots boast the advantages of “thin shells, tender flesh, and resistance to breaking when sliced.” When used in soups or as a side dish, they outshine other vegetables in flavor, are highly nutritious, and have long enjoyed great renown. They were even listed as tribute items for feudal dynasties. (Fuyang…)