Huanglong Shiitake Mushrooms

Huanglong Shiitake Mushrooms

　　While strolling along the forest trails near Huanglong’s colorful pools, you’ll often spot delicate umbrella-shaped fungi dotting the woodland floor—each resembling a tiny flower, shimmering with an otherworldly glow and exuding a unique fragrance that evokes a sense of primal simplicity. In early summer, after the seasonal rains, countless mushrooms sprout in the woods and on the grassy patches, often sending visitors scrambling in excitement.

　　Revered as the “Queen of Mushrooms,” shiitake mushrooms are not only highly nutritious but also widely valued for their medicinal properties. Huanglong shiitake mushrooms boast tender flesh and a distinctive flavor that is fresh, fragrant, and slightly sweet. Tests show that their protein content accounts for about 20%–45% of their dry weight—surpassing that of many meats—earning them the nickname “vegetable meat.”

　　With the growth of tourism, natural resources will gradually be developed and utilized. Represented by shiitake mushrooms, Huanglong’s fungi will gain fame alongside the Huanglong wonderland, earning renown both domestically and abroad.