Mushrooms

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Due to the high preservation rate of the original vegetation and significant altitude variations in Diqing, the region is rich in wild mushrooms. These mushrooms are absolutely genuine, with the most famous varieties being matsutake, morel, honeycomb mushroom, and bovine white dry mushroom. Highly valued both domestically and internationally for their nutritional and medicinal benefits, these mushrooms are particularly cherished. Among them, matsutake is rich in crude protein and vitamins, offering health-enhancing effects such as benefiting the stomach and intestines, relieving pain, regulating qi, and expelling parasites. Modern medical research has also shown that matsutake has a notable inhibitory effect on cancer cells, which is why it is relatively expensive. With its tender texture and rich aroma, matsutake is considered a premium mushroom variety in Diqing. (Diqing)