What local products must I buy when traveling to Xi’an?

Mandala Gashua

According to legend, pomegranates were introduced to China when Zhang Qian of the Western Han Dynasty was on his mission to the Western Regions. Pomegranate is the best fruit in the world. There are two types of pomegranates, sour and sweet. Whether sour or sweet, Lintong pomegranates are red and large, with thin skin and many seeds, bright color and delicious taste. The pomegranate was chosen as Xi'an's flower because of its bright red color and pleasant fragrance. The big pomegranate in Lintong, Xi'an is absolutely rare. Their red seeds are sweet and juicy, but heavy. But I still suggest you take two back and share some.

Peanut cake

Peanut cake is sweet and fragrant. The aroma of peanuts is stimulated. The packaging is simple and plain, but it is still very heavy. You can feel the weight of two packs, but my friends all liked it when I took it back.

Mung bean cake

Mung bean cake is the first choice of Junjun brand. It is not very sweet and comes in various flavors. My friend asked me to take it back, but it was still very heavy, very heavy, very heavy.

Various Muslim cakes

Various Muslim pastries, which look nostalgic.

Huang's Cake

Yellow persimmon cake needs to be reheated in a pot or microwaved when you buy it and eat it. Hangzi cakes also have fillings inside.

Lai Jiaxin Beef

Jia Yongxin Cured Beef, the processing fee is one yuan, and it can be taken away after vacuum compression. Only half a pound can be cut into a plate. Very cost-effective and tastes great. The roujiamo and beef tendons also taste good. You can buy one on the spot and try it. It’s more delicious when eaten the freshest.

Nutouzao

The most famous food in Xi'an is the dog-head jujube, which can be eaten with an empty mouth, cooked in porridge or soaked in water.

Xifeng Wine

Xifeng Wine is produced in Fengxiang County in the west of Guanzhong, so it is called Xifeng Wine. According to historical records, Xifeng Wine has a sweet spring wine in the Tang Dynasty. It is fresh and mellow. Local people often call it East Lake Willow and Liulin Wine. Xifeng wine is rich in protein, vitamins, sugar and minerals, and has medicinal functions such as replenishing qi and blood and moistening the lungs. It's a product that people love.

Replicas of the Qin Terracotta Warriors

In addition to food, replicas of the Qin Terracotta Warriors are increasingly becoming ideal souvenirs and gifts for Chinese and foreign tourists. The imitation Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses satisfy the shopping needs of Chinese and foreign tourists, allowing the Qin Terracotta Warriors to go out of Shaanxi and travel around the world.

Tiger head

Tiger headrest is a kind of folk embroidery. It's basically like making a pillow, which is shaped like a traditional tiger. These pillows are beautifully stitched with unique patterns and shapes.

Farmer paintings in Huxian County

Farmer paintings in the county originated from the folk and have deep roots with the rich local folk cultural forms such as drama, dance, folk social fire, bamboo horses, land boats, and dragon lanterns. . They are rich in obvious regional characteristics, rich folk customs and rich local flavor.

Xi'an An Restaurant Huang Guichou Liquor

Xi'an An Restaurant Huang Guichou Liquor is brewed from an ancient folk secret recipe and has a history of more than 70 years. Its color is milky white, the juice is thick and slightly sticky, and its aroma is mellow, with a strong aroma of rice wine and osmanthus. It is rich in nutrients and high in calories. People who are not good at drinking can also drink it. It also has the effects of strengthening the stomach, activating blood circulation, and moisturizing the lungs. Hot drinks in winter and iced drinks in summer work best. It is a snack at a restaurant in Xi’an’s Jasmine. The origin of thick wine can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties. It was called wine rice in ancient times. Because it is brewed from glutinous rice, the liquid is turbid, so it is also called turbid wine. Because the liquid is a bit viscous, similar to milk, it is also called jade paste. Strong wine was very popular in the Tang Dynasty. Li Bai, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty who had an indissoluble bond with wine, often came to Beijing to drink. According to legend, after Concubine Yang drank this wine, it caused the concubine to drink Yan Ruyu frequently. After tasting it, contemporary writer Guo Moruo praised Chojiu as not being like wine but more like wine.

My hometown’s lamb steamed buns

The old Sun family is over 100 years old this year. In 1898, three Muslim Sun brothers established the Lao Sun Family Pao Xiu

Rolled dough is a famous snack unique to Shaanxi, which is characterized by somersaults, softness, cool fragrance, sour and spicy. As a girl's favorite food, Liangpi, Feng Bing and Roujiamo are also famous Sanqin set meals. Recommended brand: a restaurant in Xi'an.

Tongxiang mutton steamed buns

Some people often think of the name of mutton soup when mentioning a city; the folk song mutton soup is delicious and belongs only to Tong Shengxiang. This is not only the ancient people’s appreciation of Shaanxi cuisine The memory of Tong Shengxiang is also the sincere admiration of modern people for Tong Shengxiang. Tongshengxiang mutton steamed buns are well-known at home and abroad for their strong taste, thick meat soup, smooth ribs, rich aroma and tempting appetite.

Artificial leather walnut

Speaking of walnuts in Shaanxi, the most famous ones are those produced in Shangluo. Not only are they big in size, they also taste great. It's chewy, crunchy and fragrant, making it addictive. Whether it is used as a gift for elders or relatives and friends, it is a very good choice. The most important thing is that walnuts are small and very easy to carry.

Shaanxi red dates

Shaanxi jujubes are famous throughout the country for their large size, small core, thin skin and thick flesh. Jujube filling, oily jujube, beach jujube, wood jujube, and dog head jujube are all good choices. If you have eaten jujube in northern Shaanxi, you can't see other jujubes. Although there are many stores selling dates in Huimin Street, the prices are still much higher than elsewhere, so I suggest you go to Xi'an.

Xifeng Liquor

Xifeng Liquor is a shining business card of Shaanxi, just like Maotai Liquor in Guizhou.

According to historical records, Xifeng Wine had sweet spring wine in the Tang Dynasty, and the sake was mellow and fragrant. Xifeng wine is transparent, aromatic, moist, not pungent, not choking, and has a long aftertaste. Drinking it at the right time can activate blood circulation, dispel cold, refresh the mind, and relieve fatigue. However, it should be noted that if you are flying, wine needs to be checked in, and there are requirements for the packaging and quantity of the wine.

Crystal cake

Crystal cake has a history of hundreds of years and is the most common snack for Shaanxi people and Americans during the holidays. Because the filling is crystal clear, it is named crystal. The taste is moist and delicious, with a rich aroma of rose and orange cake. It is said that gold and silver contribute to the drum shell, with a red seal covering the center. It is called the first stop of Qin, and the most famous one is the crystal cake of Demao Palace.

Plum powder

When you travel to Xi'an, you will see sour plum soup in restaurants large and small. This should be Xi'an's favorite drink besides Bingfeng, especially in the hot summer. It’s not too cold to drink iced sour plum soup. Plum powder originated from the traditional drink plum soup. It has the treasure of the Qing Palace among the people. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen, appetizing, preventing fire and refreshing the mind. It is a good choice to buy a few bags and drink them at home.

Shadow puppetry artwork

Shadow puppetry, commonly known as light and shadow play or shadow play, is the originator of film. Shaanxi is the birthplace of shadow puppetry, especially in the Guanzhong area.

There are shadow puppet shows for sale in Muslim Street and at the entrance of the academy. There are both shadow puppets with operating levers and shadow puppets with frames. Prices range from more than ten yuan to more than one hundred yuan. Whether it is used as decoration at home or given to relatives and friends, it is an art gift.

Lian Menglu Series

I am a little cute is a very interesting misunderstanding, which comes from "Shitai Filial Piety Classic". The original text begins with: I have heard of ancient times, but I don’t know. I am slightly cute because of my filial piety. These three sentences are arranged from right to left, with the word "I, I'm a little cute" standing at the top. 755-79000 is prefaced, annotated and written by Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, and reveals the love story of Li Longji and Yang Yuhuan.

An's Start Words, a design company in Xi'an, has produced and developed a series of cartoon images and applied them to physical products, which have a characteristic of Xi'an. For example, in the comics surrounding Qin Shihuang, Yang Guifei, and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the originally orthodox characters were designed as Qvers

This is a traditional snack in Shaanxi. It's round, drumstick-shaped, and people can't help but laugh. Its skin is usually light golden and covered with sesame seeds. After taking a bite, there is a white and delicate honeycomb candy heart inside. Kangxi, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty, wrote a poem praising him in the Shitai Xiaojing, saying: Nature is like a world of ice and snow, the heart is like a lotus root, and the flavor is unique. Even the Empress Dowager Cixi was full of praise when she fled to the West for dinner.

Stone mill

Stone steamed buns, also known as stone steamed buns, are an ancient snack of the Han people in Shaanxi. It is so named because it is made by baking a cake base on a hot stone. The dough is uneven, the buns are tender and tasty, and they taste good. They say the good stone buns have a crisp shell and a soft heart.