Cizhong Village Shopping
What to Buy in Cizhong
1. Highland barley wine
Highland barley wine is one of the three symbolic goods of Tibetan culture. It is a unique kind of wine brewed by the highland barley and the unpolluted snow water or spring water. It is the favorite wine of the Tibetan people, a must in big festivals, celebrations and daily lives.
2. Ophiocordyceps sinensis
Ophiocordyceps sinensis (formerly known as Cordyceps sinensis) is an entomopathogenic fungus (a fungus that grows on insects) found in mountainous regions like Diqing and Tibet. It parasitizes larvae of ghost moths and produces a fruiting body which used to be valued as a herbal remedy which is thought to improve human immunity.
3. Yak meat
This is a sweet and delicately flavored red meat. Yak is juicier than buffalo and elk, and never gamey. It is lighter tasting than beef, never greasy. This all-natural premium lean meat is never bland or mushy. This most desirable flavor and “feel”for discerning palettes come from its lean tender meat and natural oils.
4. Rose honey grapes
The rose honey grapes in Cizhong are much smaller than the common grapes, only the size of the fingernails, the particles are small and full, and the taste is sweet and sour.
5. Wine
In Shangri-La, there is a former French village with an old Catholic church where you can taste the most authentic French wines. Some people may not believe it, namely, Cizhong.
Where to Buy in Cizhong
If you want to buy the authentic French wine, Cizhong will be the best place to choose. For those local products, there are some specialty stores.
