1. Health treasures from Changbai Mountain (most popular gifts)

1. Changbai Mountain Ginseng
   Known as the king of all herbs. Wild and garden-grown ginseng are widely sold here. It is a precious tonic for improving energy and immunity.
2. Deer Antler
   Another famous Northeast tonic, rich in nutrients for health care.
3. Forest wild nuts and mushrooms
   Such as hazelnuts, pine nuts, black fungus and hazel mushrooms, all fresh mountain goods.

2. Edible food specialties

1. Songhua River Rice
   Plump, fragrant rice grown in fertile black soil, famous across the country.
2. Frozen fruits (winter exclusive)
   Frozen pears and frozen persimmons. Thaw them in cold water and bite into icy sweet juice.
3. Snow-coated Red Bean Paste (Xueyi Dousha)
   A classic Changchun dessert with a hundred years of history. Soft red bean balls are covered with fine sugar powder.
4. Korean Cold Noodles
   Refreshing buckwheat noodles in chilled sour soup, the signature local snack.
5. Smoked meat and sticky rice cakes
   Traditional Northeastern preserved food.

3. Handicrafts

• Bark paintings, wood carvings and feather art made from local timber. They make delicate souvenirs.
• Clivia miniata, the city flower of Changchun, is loved by flower collectors.

4. Local wine