Tai’an Shopping Tips

What to buy

Red Ginseng(红参)

Red ginseng root and red ginseng with white flowers are both labiates. Red ginseng has a lifespan of several years. The root is fatty and thick, and the cortex is red. The caulis is grown with fluff.

Swallow Stone Products(燕石制品)

Also known as the bat stone, this stone is a worm fossil originally found in Artemisia. Thus, it was given the scientific name Artemisia. It is an index fossil from the late middle Cambrian Period of East Asia, and it has a history of around 500 million years.

The Jade of Mount Tai(泰山玉)

Before the Qing dynasty, the Jade of Mount Tai was already well-known in China. The Jade of Mount Tai is produced to the west of Mount Tai. After careful authentication, experts gave it its current name. It can be divided into Jasper of Mount Tai, Black Jade of Mount Tai and Green Jade of Mount Tai. Black jade is a type of black stone found on Mount Tai. Its texture is fine and smooth, and it is glossy black in color. Containers made from black jade can change water qualities, cure rickets, refresh the brain and prolong life.

Red Sandalwood Ink Stone(紫檀砚)

Made from carving stone with red sandalwood, this special type of stone used to be known as the wooden fish stone. It is a purple-brown stone, formed during the Precambrian period 500 million years. The red sandalwood ink stone is simple and unsophisticated in its natural state, but is meticulously refined. The stone is both marketable and also has practical value.

Chestnut of Mount Tai(泰山板栗)

Produced mainly in Mount Tai and Culai Mountain, the Chestnut of Mount Tai enjoys great fame due to its large size, bright color, delicate texture, and sweet flavor. The Mount Tai area has been producing chestnuts for 500 years. It was used as a "tribute" as early as the Ming and Qing dynasties. It became popular in international markets during the republican period. Its distinct flavor has been well-received by most consumers.

Salangid(银鱼)

The salangid is a type of small-scaled fish with delicate meat and a great taste. It is rich in nutrition, with high amounts of protein and little fat. It also serves as a great tonic.