Introduction to Songshan specialties

When traveling to Songshan Scenic Area, you can not only see the beautiful scenery, but also taste the local specialties of Songshan. So what are the specialties of Songshan? Among them are sesame pancakes, mustard shreds, hawthorn red, Matsuyama Hericium, etc. See below for recommended restaurants.

Songshan Specialties Songshan has four major specialties: sesame cakes, mustard shreds, hawthorn red, and Zhongyue Xian Tea. People who come to Shaolin on business use sesame cakes and mustard shreds to make three hawthorn reds. After enjoying it, I was amazed and had endless aftertaste. When I go back, I mostly take it back to taste with family or friends. Stone flower tea, chestnut, jujube, Hericium, kiwi, Songshan ginseng fruit, honeysuckle. Songyue is located in the center of the Five Mountains with a unique geographical location and is a world geopark. The soil is rich in trace elements and its products are unlike anywhere else. The honeysuckle grown here was a royal tribute.

There are generally no restaurants in Songshan Scenic Area. You can bring more water and food for lunch if you go in the morning, because water and snacks at the scenic spots are very expensive. There are instant noodles and cold noodles sold at Sanhuangzhai Suspension Bridge, both cost 10 yuan a bowl, and the taste is average. After leaving Shaolin Temple, you can go to Yongtai Temple to taste vegetarian food. The taste is pure and popular.

1. Sesame-covered sesame cake

Sesame-covered sesame cake is said to be a special food created by Qin Hui in Dengfeng to commemorate Yue Fei's resistance to the Jin Dynasty. At first it looked like an old turtle, but later evolved into its current round shape. Sesame-covered sesame cakes are the best, golden in color, fresh in flavor, crispy and round. In the past, Sunjia Shaobing and Majia Shaobing were in short supply due to their color, aroma and shape. Especially the entrance to Dengfeng Sixth Lieutenant Colonel.

You can eat here.

Shaoshanzhai Express Hotel Chinese Restaurant

This restaurant has the characteristics of a copycat, which is more affordable and the price is relatively moderate. The boss is very nice and treats people very warmly. Not only does it cook vegetarian dishes, but it also has complete supporting facilities.

Address: Songshan Shaolin Temple Scenic Area, Dengfeng, suburban area

2. Yingyang Beef Tongue Pot Helmet

Yang Ying Beef Tongue Pot Helmet is thick on one end and thin on the other. It's about half a foot long. Place in a pot and steam over low heat until cooked. British Beef Tongue Guokui is famous for its crispy texture, thick meat, soft tendons, pleasant flavor and long noodles.

You can eat here.

The average per capita of Deng Yongtai Temple Sutai Hall is 46 yuan

This store is crowded and looks like a courtyard. There are private rooms, and many outsiders eat here. This store is a must-stop on the way to Shaolin Temple. The Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is delicious, and the fried bacon with celery is good, but it is also a soy product. The fried eel is delicious, the fake eel looks real, and the fake meat dishes are delicious.

Address: Yongtai Temple Scenic Area in the suburbs of Dengfeng City

3. Songshan Hericium, Songshan Hericium

Especially the Songshan Hericium, the meat is thick , delicious and famous in Songshan, it is indispensable to taste. The fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus is spherical and covered with needle-like spine-like hairs, which resembles the head of a small monkey, hence its name. The meat is fresh and tender, and the fragrance is fragrant; it is a delicacy that benefits the five internal organs, aids digestion, nourishes, fights cancer, and treats neurasthenia.

You can eat here.

The average per capita of Deng Yongtai Temple Sutai Hall is 46 yuan

This store is crowded and looks like a courtyard. There are private rooms, and many outsiders eat here. This store is a must-stop on the way to Shaolin Temple. The Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is delicious, and the fried bacon with celery is good, but it is also a soy product. The fried eel is delicious, the fake eel looks real, and the fake meat dishes are delicious.

Address: Yongtai Temple Scenic Area in the suburbs of Dengfeng City

Happy Shaolin is 30 yuan per person

The vegetarian restaurant in Shaolin Temple has a Zen-like environment and is very comfortable . Especially the names of the dishes are full of Zen, but the price may be slightly higher.

Address: Shaolin Temple Scenic Area

4. Songshan Mustard Shreds

"Songshan Mustard Shreds" is a delicious dish made from high-quality round leaves grown in the special climate of Zhongyue Songshan. Zhacai (mustard). It is refined through unique pickling methods and traditional techniques, canning and vacuum flexible packaging. It has a long history and is famous far and wide

Batter, also known as small pot rice, is often picked and sold by villagers near Zhongyue Temple at temple fairs. Because mung beans and wheat are washed, they are crushed and then ground with water. The flour is white, gluten-free, and well seasoned, making it popular.

You can eat here.

The average per person on the first day of posting was 10.00 yuan.

The first side is actually the knife-shaped side. The portion in the small bowl is sufficient and very substantial. Generally, there are three bottles of spices, chili pepper, chili pepper and vinegar on the table.

The first side with chili sauce is delicious~

Address: 100 meters north of the intersection of Zhongyue Street and Caiyuan Road.

The first portion of batter costs RMB 5.00 per person.

The steamed bun dish is sour and delicious. If you have a big appetite, you can order a few more bowls of noodles. The special taste is that of braised pork, which is very special. The dining environment is not good, there is a night market on the roadside, but it is very atmospheric.

Address: 50 meters west of Caiyuan Road, Dongguan Street, Dengfeng City in the suburbs

5. Paste noodles

A kind of noodles made of Ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus, Tremella fungus, Crunchy food made from ginkgo biloba, black fungus, matsutake mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and poria cocos. It has therapeutic effects and can strengthen muscles, activate muscles, and refresh and keep fit. It is a traditional delicacy of Shaolin monks and has a production history of more than a thousand years.

6. Shaolin Babao Cake

Shaolin Suzhai is a vegetarian dish in the temple and tastes like a meat dish. Among them, the Panlong Banquet and Dragon Flying Banquet, praised by ancient emperors such as Tang Taizong, Wu Zetian, Kublai Khan, and Kangxi, are particularly fascinating. Vegetarian food not only has a pleasant taste and beautiful appearance, but also uses delicacies from the mountains and seas and medicinal materials, and has the effect of prolonging life. Moreover, vegetarianism and fasting can embody the spirit of compassion in Buddhism and are also helpful for meditation.

Nowadays, vegetarianism has gradually become a trend.