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Recommended souvenirs in Lishui

chinadailly.com.cn| Updated : Apr 3, 2020 L M S

When people come to Lishui in Zhejiang province, they are impressed by the breathtaking natural scenery and local customs. Here's a list of things full of Lishui characteristics that people can take away with them or send to others as souvenirs.

Jinyun baked bun

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Jinyun baked bun [Photo/lsnews.com.cn]

Jinyun baked bun is a famous traditional snack from Jinyun county, and is considered a China Famous Snack by the China Cuisine Association. It is stuffed with meat and meigancai (a type of dried pickle). The unforgettable flavor of Jinyun baked buns has made them an all-time favorite snack for local people.

Songyang sugar cake

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Songyang sugar cake [Photo/lsnews.com.cn]

Songyang sugar cakes are mainly made of glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, osmanthus and sesame. Most of the sugar cake is red. Some people add the juice of fresh artemisia leaves to color the cake green, and these are also called green cakes.

Wooden toys

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Wooden toys made in Yunhe county [Photo/lsnews.com.cn]

Yunhe county is also known as a wooden toy city. Wooden toys made in Yunhe are creative and playful. They are the best choice for children's gifts.

Longquan celadon

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Longquan celadon [Photo/lsnews.com.cn]

Longquan celadon is a famous type of celadon-glazed porcelain made in Longquan, a county-level city in Lishui. The celadon produced by the Longquan kiln is outstanding for its translucent glaze, jade-like coating and exquisite shapes.

Jingning Huiming tea

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A tea garden in Jingning She autonomous county [Photo/lsnews.com.cn]

Huiming tea is one of the eight famous teas in Zhejiang province and one of the national key teas. The tea tastes fresh, sweet and mellow, with an orchid fragrance. When poured, it is clear and bright.