What Local Specialties Does Yangjiang Have?
Shibazi Cutlery (Yangjiang Shibazi)
Known as "China’s No.1 Cutlery Brand", Shibazi holds a China Well-Known Trademark title. When outsiders mention Yangjiang, the first thing that comes to mind is Shibazi, which has become the city’s iconic calling card.
Yangjiang Lacquerware
With a history of over 300 years and fame at home and abroad, Yangjiang lacquerware is a traditional Han folk craft from Guangdong, China. It boasts gorgeous colors, ingenious shapes and exquisite craftsmanship, and is moisture-proof and durable. It can serve both as daily utensils and fine art collectibles for appreciation.
Yangjiang Fermented Black Beans
A China Geographical Indication product, Yangjiang fermented black beans feature glossy jet-black beans that are soft inside with a rich, unique savory aroma and a fresh, palatable taste. It ranks among the "Three Treasures of Yangjiang".
Yangjiang Fried Rice Cakes
Commonly called "crisp rice pastries", they are a famous Han pastry of Guangdong. Together with Foshan Blind Man’s Cakes, Zhongshan Almond Cakes and Chinese Yam Rice Cakes from Guangzhou, they are collectively known as Guangdong’s "Four Famous Cakes".
Kites
Yangjiang’s kite-making tradition spans more than 2,000 years, leading the southern Chinese kite school. There is a well-known saying: "In the south stands Yangjiang; in the north stands Weifang", and its reputation reaches far overseas.
"One-Night Salty Fish" (Yiyecheng)
Made from saltwater hairtail (red three-fish), this preserved seafood has a distinctive balanced salty-savory flavor and simple curing process, beloved by locals and tourists alike. It is a unique coastal delicacy exclusive to Guangdong’s shorelines.
Yangjiang Yellow-Maned Geese
Compact and neatly built, these geese have a band of tan plumage stretching from the crown down the nape, resembling horse manes. Small in size, they mature early, fatten easily and boast tender meat. They rank among China’s Five Famous Goose Breeds and enjoy nationwide renown.
Shuangjian Yubao Lychees
Grown in Yangdong District, locally nicknamed "Long Leaf Lychee" or "Double-Kernel Lychee", they bear sweet, juicy flesh. A 719-year-old ancient lychee tree stands in Beigan Village, Tangping Town — the oldest lychee tree in Yangdong District to date.
Pingdi Waxy Sugarcane
Named after Pingdi Village, this sugarcane grows in land nestled between hills and the sea, with fertile soil, ample water and a mild climate. It features green rinds, tall stalks and a crisp, sweet flesh. Locals praise it: "Pingdi sugarcane is sweet, crisp and low in fiber residue."
Honey-Sweet Wampee Fruits
Crafted from premium wampee berries, these preserved fruits have a crisp texture similar to jujubes with a distinctive sweet-and-sour taste, a top choice for tourists buying souvenirs.
Pig Intestine Rolls (Zhuchanglu)
Yangjiang’s signature street snack. A trip to Yangjiang is considered incomplete without a plate of pig intestine rolls for visitors from out of town.
Yashao Sharp-Clawed Mud Crabs
A superior local strain of mangrove crabs, Yashao sharp-clawed crabs grow fast, adapt easily and deliver tender, nutrient-dense meat with high commercial value, a prized traditional coastal delicacy.
Daba Galangal Fruit
One of Yangdong County’s most renowned agricultural Geographical Indication products, mainly cultivated in Daba Town with documented history stretching back nearly 200 years. Low in residue, juicy and moderately spicy, it is an excellent dual-purpose medicinal and edible fruit.
Mashu Mandarins
Originating from Mashu Town, Yangchun City, these mandarins feature an attractive shape, bright color, thin peel, melt-in-mouth flesh, few seeds, abundant juice and a sweet, fragrant taste. They clear internal heat, moisten the lungs, promote urination and dispel dampness. Regarded as one of Guangdong’s Four Famous Mandarins, they sell well in Hong Kong and Macao markets.
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