Local Specialty in Zhangjiajie

Compared with the metropolis, business in Zhangjiajie is still underdeveloped, but the local featured products are quire abundant, especially the kiwi, tea, scented tea, pine mushrooms. 

Pueraria Mirifica Powder

Pueraria Mirifica Powder is made from the fern roots of a kind of plant that grows in Zhangjiajie Tianzishan scenic spot. It is a natural medicinal and edible wild plants, which can be used as medicine. It is rich in elements such as protein, Fe, Zn and Ca and many kinds of acid.

Fern Powder

Fern Powder is also called “Shan powder”, which has the function of clearing heat and benefiting dampness. Modern research believes that fern powder has a certain inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Local people often use the powder to make cake, which is a kind of delicious food.

Zhangjiajie Rock Fungus

Zhangjiajie Rock Fungus, Pueraria Mirifica Powder and Fern Powder are known as the “three treasures” of Zhangjiajie. The rock fungus grow on the sandstone cliff of Wulingyuan Scenic Spot. Its shape is similar to agaric, but much bigger. The surface is black with some thorns. Normally it takes six or seven years to grow. The nutrition and medical value of the Rock Fungas are very high, moistening lung, hemostasis and clearing away heat and toxic material.

Eucommia Tea

Eucommia tea is a healthy drink made from the leaves of eucommia ulmoides. It tastes both bitter and sweet. Taking a sip before sleeping is extremely good for health.