Shiyan’s specialty snacks include Fangxian duck, Yunxian net oil sand, Yunyang sweet potato vermicelli, Wudang Mountain frozen tofu, physalis noodles, Zhuxi bowl cake, Yunyang Sanhe soup, and Guandu spiced dried tofu.

1. Wudang Mountain Frozen Tofu

Wudang Mountain Frozen Tofu is a traditional snack in Shiyan, Hubei Province. It has a very long history and is said to have been created by Zhang Sanfeng, a Taoist priest in the Ming Dynasty. Soybeans are used as the main raw material, and Wudang mountain spring water is used to make tofu. The tofu is then cut into pieces and frozen in a natural environment. The frozen tofu produced is white and tender, with a mellow taste and is very delicious.

2. Physalis Noodles

Physalis noodles are a traditional snack in Shiyan, Hubei Province. It has a long history and originated in the Qing Dynasty. It uses yellow thin noodles and pickled cabbage as the main raw materials and is made using traditional production methods. The resulting physalis noodles are sour, spicy and very delicious.

3. Zhuxi Bowl Cake

Zhuxi bowl cake is a traditional snack in Shiyan, Hubei Province. It has a very long history. According to records, Zhuxi bowl cake has a history of more than 500 years. It uses high-quality rice and soybeans as the main raw materials and uses traditional production methods. The resulting bowl cake is white in color, soft in texture, and sweet but not greasy. It is not only nutritious, but also has the effects of protecting bones and intestines, promoting body fluids and quenching thirst.