What are the specialties of Nanning?
Hengxian raw fish, also known as two pieces, has always been called county food by Hengxian people, representing the highest level of cooking technology and food culture in Hengxian and the highest standard of receiving guests.
In Nanning, and even the whole Lingnan area, people familiar with Hengxian county equate fish with Hengxian county, calling Hengxian a fish. The famous and delicious raw fish in Hengxian County is closely related to its unique technology and careful selection of materials.
2. Hengxian Jasmine Tea
Hengxian County, the largest jasmine production base in China, was named "Hometown of Jasmine in China" by the State Forestry Administration and China Flower Association. Hengxian jasmine is world-famous. Jasmine tea combines the taste of tea with the fragrance of flowers. Drinking jasmine tea is like tasting tea.
In July 2006, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine approved the implementation of geographical indication product protection for jasmine in Hengxian County. Hengxian jasmine is world-famous. Jasmine tea combines the taste of tea with the fragrance of flowers. Drinking jasmine tea is like tasting tea.
3. Illicium verum in Shanglin
Illicium verum is a unique economic tree species in Guangxi. It is a spice for making soap, cosmetics, toothpaste, liqueur, beer and candy. In pharmacy, it is also the main raw material for synthesizing the negative hormone diethylstilbestrol. It has the medicinal functions of expelling wind, invigorating stomach, eliminating diseases and relieving cough, and is one of the important export materials in Guangxi.
4. Shanglin Rice
The superior natural conditions in Shanglin rice producing area, coupled with the atmospheric barrier in the southwest of Daming Mountain range, have formed unique microclimate characteristics: mild climate, abundant rainfall, abundant sunshine, abundant water, excellent water quality, fertile soil, large temperature difference between day and night, and long rice growing period.
Shanglin rice is famous in Guangxi and abroad for its bright color, fragrant taste, soft and delicious cooking quality and rich nutrition, and sells well all over the country.
5. kohlrabi in Hengxian County
Hengxian is a rich place, and kohlrabi is one of them. The kohlrabi in Hengxian County, together with zongzi and sweet potato, is called the "Big Three" in Hengxian County. Kohlrabi is mainly produced in school chairs in Nanxiang, Luancheng, Fucheng and Hengxian. The kohlrabi in Hengxian County is extremely large, and the largest single plant can reach 12 kg. After pickling, the color is golden, the crude fiber content is low, and the taste is crisp.
Kohlrabi has been planted in Hengxian County for more than 300 years, and it was well-known at home and abroad as early as Qianlong period. Salted blank products are deeply loved by consumers because of their rich aroma, so they are also called bergamot kohlrabi.