Zhangjiajie is home to three ethnic minority groups – the Tujias, the Miaos and the Bais who have lived here for hundreds and thousands of years and are good at making numerous handicrafts that were passed on to them through the generations. Minority handicrafts include finely woven baskets with black line patterns, intricately embroidered insoles and so on.

Tujia Pasting Picture is a wonderful and unique work of art  made in Zhangjiajie. The artists use the roots, branches, and barks of trees, plus stones and grasses to create these characteristic pictures. Tujia Brocade is another attractive handicraft. It was said to be the royal tribute during the Qin (221 BC - 206 BC) and Han (206BC - 220) dynasties. It is a combination of weaving and embroidery with deep flavor of folk tradition. Guiwen (tortoise veins) Stone Carving is a local handicraft  and its raw material is produced in Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve. Guiwen (tortoise veins) Stones are the fossil of ancient life forms, and the craftsmen often use them to create stone carvings in different shapes such as tortoises, cattle, or horses, which are precious collections.

              Tujia Pasting Picture                                                                                 Tujia    Brocade

               Guiwen Stone Carving                                                                               Root    Carving  

 2.Mountain fruit

When you come to Zhangjiajie, please be sure to taste the Chinese gooseberry because it is so delicious and common. Sangzhi County is the home of the Chinese gooseberry. There are also many other fruits growing in Wulingyuan , such as the Sweet Orange,  the Chinese chestnut,  the Hazelnut and so on. All of them are part of local specialties. Don’t miss the chance to pick and taste them when touring Zhangjiajie.

           Chinese gooseberry (Kiwi fruit)                                                             Sweet Oranges (Tangerines)

3.Chinese Tea

As a mountainous area, Zhangjiajie abounds in famous-brand teas such as Qingyan Mingcui (green tea), Eucommia tea, Maoyanmei tea and lobster flower tea, which are very popular among tourists. In addition, there are Yunwu (cloud and mist) tea, Maofeng tea picked from Tianzi Mountain as well as Maojian tea from the Suoxi valley. These teas can not only refresh your spirit, but also are really good for your health.