There are numerous stalls and shops selling silver ornaments on the streets of Yuxi. Silverware from Tonghai enjoys the highest reputation, with more than 200 varieties available. You can pick up accessories such as earrings, rings and necklaces, but remember to bargain with the vendors.

Rows of rice noodle stalls also line the streets. At any of them, you can savor delicious food while admiring street views for a wonderfully relaxing time. If you don’t mind the trouble, you may also take some dried rice noodles home. Another local specialty is doumo crisp, a time-honored product of Tonghai County with a history of over 200 years. It is fragrant, sweet, crisp and crunchy, leaving no residue in the mouth.

Other famous local products of Yuxi include wild mushrooms from Yimen, spicy rice wine, Baidou tea, Niushan citrus, Yimen fermented black beans, Yuxi oiled fermented bean curd and Yuxi candied winter melon.

A traditional specialty of Yuxi, sesame slices are elaborately made from premium white sesame seeds, glucose and refined oil. They feature a glossy appearance and a crisp, refreshing taste.

These specialties originate from the main peak area of Ailao Mountain in Xinping County. The three wild vegetables — sweet leaf vegetable, arrowhead vegetable and goat's milk vegetable — are all harvested in spring, hence also known as the Three Spring Treasures of Ailao Mountain. They taste delicious and help clear internal heat.

Developed by the century-old La Boyuntang Pharmacy in Tonghai County, this eye ointment has a history of more than 200 years. It works to clear heat, detoxify, reduce inflammation and relieve pain, and is especially effective for acute conjunctivitis, red and swollen eyes and other eye disorders.

A renowned traditional snack of Tonghai with over 200 years of history, it is mainly made from high-quality soybeans. It delivers a perfect combination of rich aroma, sweetness and crisp texture the moment you take a bite.

Made from fine rice through nine elaborate procedures, Huaning dried rice noodles are fine-textured, chewy, soft and tasty. They can be stored for a long time, and are versatile for boiling, cold mixing or stir-frying.