What specialties can be taken away from Shouxian County, Anhui Province?

Specialties that can be taken away from Shouxian County include Bagongshan purple inkstone, Xuhao pear, Shouxian Banqiao straw mat, Shouzhou vanilla, Shouchai Lake, tile shrimp, Anlong peach, and Yanlong Melon seeds, Shouxian strawberries, Shouzhou vermicelli.

Shou County Specialty 1: Haowei Crispy Pear

Bagong Mountain is located on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Huaihe River, in the north of Shouxian County. There are 12,000 acres of arable land at the foot of the mountain, including more than 9,000 acres of fruit trees. It is the famous "10,000 acres of orchard" in Anhui. The main fruit tree varieties include "Bagongshan" pear and "Annong" peach. Bagongshan Su Pear, also known as "Hao Wei" Su Pear, was originally a variety from Dangshan, Huaibei, and has a planting history of more than 200 years. Bagongshan crisp pear is round in shape, with yellow skin and waxy luster. The flesh is white, residue-free, crisp and refreshing, sweet and juicy.

Shou County Specialty 2: Bagong Mountain Purple Inkstone

Pigong Mountain is rich in purple stones. It is said that the five-color stone refined by the Goddess Butian was left on Bagong Mountain. Because the stone body is mostly purple, it is called Purple Stone, and Bagong Mountain is also called Purple Mountain. Bagongshan Purple Inkstone is a famous historical inkstone. It is recorded in "Yunlin Stone Book" written by Wandu of the Northern Song Dynasty: "In Shouchun County, Shouchun Prefecture, a purple mountain stone was unearthed. It is purple in color and carved into an inkstone. The ink color is very deep and it makes a sound when struck. The old style inkstone of the Yu family is very thin and light. They are all ancient things."

Shou County Specialty Three: Yanlong Melon Seeds

Longting Melon Seeds are a specialty of Shouxian County, Lu'an City, Anhui Province. Shouxian Longting melon seeds have finely selected materials, uniform flesh thickness, unique formula, no pigment additives, unique flavor, moderate salinity, suitable for both north and south. Long-term consumption has unique effects on stomach and smoking cessation, making it an ideal gift for relatives and friends.