What are the specialties in Longnan?

Longnan is a prefecture-level city in Gansu Province with a very long history. It is the birthplace of Qin Dynasty, Qin State and Qin culture. It has a unique geographical environment. Let's see what's so special about Longnan!

Longnan specialty 1: Longnan kiwifruit

Longnan kiwifruit is a characteristic fruit in Longnan, Gansu Province, with a long history. Longnan enjoys superior geographical environment, abundant rainfall, abundant sunshine and fertile soil. The produced kiwifruit is sweet and sour, with unique flavor, and can be eaten fresh or processed into juice, honey, jam, fruit wine, canned fruit, dried fruit and so on.

Longnan specialty 2: Lixian apple

Lixian apple is a characteristic fruit in Longnan, Gansu. 1952 introduced to Lixian county. Its unique geographical environment, no severe cold in winter, no intense heat in summer, abundant sunshine, abundant precipitation and fertile soil are very suitable for the growth of apples. The produced apple has bright color, moderate sweet and sour taste, delicious fruit flavor, rich aroma and crisp pulp.

Longnan specialty 3: Xihe Gangzi noodles

Gangzi noodle is one of the traditional snacks in Xihe County, southeast Gansu Province. As famous as Xihe Guo Kui, it is famous in nearby counties and cities. Coarse noodles are characteristic noodles synthesized according to three traditional techniques of handmade noodles in China: pressing, drawing and cutting.

Longnan specialty 4: Longnan green tea

Longnan green tea is a specialty of Longnan City, Gansu Province. Longnan green tea is located in the triangle of Wenxian County, Wudu County and Kangxian County in Longnan City, and belongs to the humid transitional climate zone between north subtropical zone and warm temperate zone. High temperature, high humidity, abundant sunshine and abundant water resources are beneficial to the production of green tea in Longnan. The raw material of Longnan green tea is single bud or one or two leaves per bud. This product has the unique quality of thick bud leaves, rich connotation, rich fragrance and foam resistance.