Top 5 Hebei Local Specialties Known Locally and Considered ‘Must-Buy’ for Tourists

Local specialties represent the dietary culture of each region, with diverse flavors and value for tasting. Let's take a look at what specialties Hebei has to offer.

1. Heci Green Bean Cake

Heci Green Bean Cake is a special snack unique to Shanhaiguans, Qinshai. It melts in your mouth, with a delicate and smooth texture, and is popular among local people and tourists. The Qing Dynasty Huiji Cake Shop was established in 1945.

2. Meng Hanshi Sausage

Meng Hanshi Sausage was founded in 1886, named after the founder Meng Zushi, who was a vegetarian. The finished sausage carefully selects ingredients, has a unique formula, and is processed finely, with a rich aroma and refreshing texture, and is popular among citizens and customers.

3. Yang Changzi Ham Sausage

Yang Changzi Ham Sausage is a characteristic snack of Beihai, Qinshai City, Bohai. Yang Changzi Ham Sausage was founded by Yang Tingzhen. Yang Tingzhen once made ham sausage for a German boss, Maszatz, in Jinan, Shandong.

4. Great Wall Baozi

Shanhaigu has a traditional food - Baozi, which is a snack that everyone in Shanhaigu loves. We have a well-known 'Four Baozi Shops, where you can buy them. When talking about the Four Baozi Shops, they are also a famous place in Shanhaigu.'

5. Char-Grilled Oysters