What Souvenirs & Local Products Are Worth Buying in Chongzuo?

Located in the southwestern part of Guangxi, Chongzuo has long been a settlement of the Zhuang ethnic group. Bordering Vietnam and backed by southwest China, it lies within the South China Economic Circle. The city boasts picturesque scenery, abundant tourism resources and a great variety of renowned local specialties.

Bird's eye chilies from Tiandeng County are known as "the World's Spiciest Chili". They grow upright with plump flesh, bright red skin and an intense spicy flavor. Dried star anise, locally planted on a large scale, is an indispensable condiment widely used for pickling, medicinal materials, premium spices and daily cooking.

Chongzuo is also famous for kuding tea. Regular consumption of this tea helps lower blood pressure, prevent cancer, and relieve gastroenteritis and sore throats. Guliao Black Tea was a royal tribute in the Qing Dynasty for its natural health benefits and has been in short supply in recent years. Zhuang Township Black Tea, refined with traditional techniques, has been designated as the official black tea for the China-ASEAN Expo for consecutive years.

Pomelo jackfruit from Pingxiang is hailed as the King of Southern Fruits. It has large fruit, sweet flesh and rich nutrients. Its extracts deliver multiple medicinal effects, including reducing inflammation, enhancing drug efficacy and improving blood circulation.

Arenga flour from Longzhou is a time-honored specialty of Chongzuo. Fat-free and low in calories while high in dietary fiber and essential trace elements, it has become a popular nutritious food suitable for people of all ages.

Cinnamon bark from Ningming is a staple in cooking and an important ingredient for five-spice powder. Longan from Daxin features big fruits, thick sweet flesh and high output, selling well across China and overseas.

Chongzuo’s distinctive local delicacies never fail to impress visitors from afar, such as Zhuang-style mugwort cakes, roasted suckling pig, golden congee, dragon-head rice cakes, fermented black beans, Bahe fish balls and Fusui sweet potato glutinous rice cakes. If you have a chance, do come to Chongzuo to taste the delicious food and pick up premium southern specialties!