What to buy in Tongren ? Fanjing Mountain Tea, Yuping Flute, Jiangkou Dried Tufu are the major specialties of Tongren City. To go shopping in Tongren, you can go to the New Century Shopping Center, Zilin Shopping Mall, and Cross Road Pedestrian Street.
What to buy ?
Fanjing Mountain Tea, Yuping Flute, Jiangkou Dried Tufu are the three major specialties of Tongren City. Dejiang Eucommia Ulmoides, Tongren Mung Bean Powder are also specialties in Tongren City.
Fanjing Mountain Tea is originally produced in Yinjiang County, Tongren City, and is divided into two types: green tea and black tea. In the ninth year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1411), he was granted the title of tribute tea. High end green tea (Cuifeng) has a flat and smooth appearance, with a green and even color, a tender and long-lasting aroma, a fresh and mellow taste, and a sweet aftertaste. The soup color is tender and clear, and the leaves are tender, even, and bright. The appearance of bulk green tea is curly, bead shaped, or needle shaped, with a tender green and oily texture, a high and long-lasting aroma, and a fresh and refreshing taste. The soup color is tender green and clear, and the leaf base is tender green and bright. Fanjingshan black tea has a slender and tight appearance, with a smooth and golden appearance. It has a sweet and slightly floral aroma, with a sweet and mellow taste. The soup has a bright red color, and is tender and sprouty.
Yuping Flute, produced in Yuping County of Tongren City, is one of the famous specialties of Guizhou Province. The bamboo it uses is unique in Yuping County and rare in other places for its excellent water bamboo. This type of water bamboo is particularly strong in the intersection of streams and rocks, with little sunlight. Its characteristic is that the bamboo tube is small, round, and symmetrical. The flute made of this bamboo is effortless to play, and the sound produced is round and clear.
Jiangkou Dried Tofu , produced in Jiangkou County of Tongren City. Dried Tofu is one of the traditional Chinese soy products whcih is a reprocessed product of tofu. Dried tofu is made with seasonings such as salt, fennel, Sichuan pepper, seasonings, and dried ginger, which are both fragrant and fresh. It is known as "vegetarian ham" and can be enjoyed for a long time. Jiangkou Dried Tofu can be not used to make dishes, but also be fried in oil to make more crispy dishes. If you cut it into thin shreds and stir fry it with meat, it is also a delicious home cooked side dish.
Sizhou Inkstone, also known as Jinxing inkstone, is a specialty of Cengong County. The stone is delicate and contains Venus, making it durable after grinding. The design is exquisite and intricate, the structure is complex and rigorous, and the surface is visually appealing. Since ancient times, Sizhou inkstone has been regarded as a treasure by literati and literati, and is highly favored. It is one of the "Eight Famous Inkstones" in China. The great literary figure of the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo, praised it as "Gongbi". As an imperial inkstone, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty was a precious tribute presented by local officials throughout the dynasties to the court.
Tujia Sesame Sugar Wine, the Tujia people, who live in the area of Yanhe County, brew sesame sugar wine in every household during the winter month. Only around 20 degrees Celsius, the color is golden and transparent, and the taste is sweet and delicious. Unique flavor, refreshing and thirst quenching.
Tongren Gastrodia Tlata, Gastrodia elata, also known as Tianma in Chinese, is a famous Chinese medicinal herb with functions such as enhancing qi and benefiting the mind. Guizhou is the main production area of Gastrodia elata in China, producing large, plump, and solid Gastrodia elata, which is of high quality.
Nuo Opera Mask, It is a wooden carving handicraft that can be used as a mask for Nuo opera, as well as a decorative handicraft. It has an ancient and simple shape, and the themes are mostly ghosts, monsters, and animals. The Nuo culture of Tongren Dejiang is a sacrificial drama performed with masks, which is an ancient ethnic folk cultural activity. Due to the unique geographical location and historical evolution of Dejiang, the Nuo Tang opera in Dejiang retains a relatively primitive cultural form and is known as the "living fossil of Chinese drama". Dejiang Wenping has been named the "hometown of Nuo opera" by the Provincial Department of Culture. Dejiang Nuotang Opera currently has 136 troupes and has been passed down among the people for thousands of years.
Purple Robe Jade Belt Stone，it is abundant in the surrounding areas of Mount Fanjing, especially in Dewang Township, Jiangkou County, at the southern foot of Mount Fanjing. It is an extremely precious stone. This type of stone is like a sandwich chocolate, with several distinct layers of colors on each piece, and different stones have different levels of color distribution, like jade bands. Many of the stones have a beautiful painting on their surface, resembling a purple robe, hence the name "Purple Robe Jade Belt Stone"
Where to buy?
To go shopping in Tongren, you can go to the New Century Shopping Center, Zilin Shopping Mall, Cross Road, and Pedestrian Street.
Tongren Pedestrian Street, the section from the east of Ximen Bridge to Jiefang Road is a pedestrian street in Tongren City. There are some specialty and clothing stores around the pedestrian street, but there aren't many unique things. If you have plenty of time, you can go for a stroll, but if you have time, you don't need to go.
Xiaosshizi Night Market can be seen in many streets, especially around Xiao Shi Zi, No. 5 Primary School of Tongren City. About seven or eight o'clock at night, the street will be bustling with activity, and some stores will stay open all through the night. The market food is not expensive, and you will spend at most 10 yuan to taste a variety of snacks and end with a satisfied stomach.
