Golden rosa roxburghii and its products
Anshun is a home of golden rosa roxburghii. This golden wild fruit is sweet-sour and nutritious, often made into juice, dried fruit, preserves and drinks — easy to carry and a popular gift.
Traditional sweets and snacks
- Bobo candy — made with glutinous rice, sesame and more, crisp and sweet, a traditional confection of the area;
- Rice snacks — rice tofu and cold rice noodles are best eaten fresh on site;
- Dried fruit and nuts — easy to pack and good for sharing at home.
Ethnic handicrafts
- Batik — a Buyi tradition in blue and white, with cloth, scarves and clothing to choose from;
- Embroidery and silverware — small handmade pieces found in ethnic villages and old quarters, both decorative and commemorative.
Buying and carrying
- Choosing: check dates and shelf life for food, craft and material for handmade goods;
- Where: sold around the area, in Anshun’s old quarters and town markets — compare as you like;
- Carrying: mind transport and freshness for liquids and fresh food, and confirm baggage rules before flying.
