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Baoshan's famous local specialties include pressed duck, Yaoguan ham, and small-grain coffee. These local specialties can be found at major supermarkets in the city, such as Baida Supermarket and Tianshun Supermarket. The bustling area around Baoxiu West Road and Zhengyang Road near Taibaoshan Park and the city government is worth a visit if you have time.
Yongchang pressed duck is a famous food in Baoshan City, Yunnan Province. The pressed duck produced here is named after "Yongchang". It has the characteristics of beautiful shape, bright white color, tender meat and fragrant taste.
Baoshan Lujiang Small-Grain Coffee is a world-famous and world-renowned fine variety. Coffee cultivation in Baoshan began in the mid-1950s. The first coffee seedlings were introduced from Southeast Asia by the late patriotic overseas Chinese Mr. Liang Jinshan. Lujiangba Small-Grain Coffee is of excellent quality, 100% pure, with small and uniform grains. It has a rich and mellow aroma when brewed or brewed.
Yaoguan ham is a famous ham from Shidian County. Made from fresh pork hind legs, it's seasoned with rice wine, tsaoko, and salt. It's refined and processed in winter, repeatedly pressed for 10 days, and then sun-dried. Yaoguan ham boasts a unique aroma, beautiful color, and distinctive style. It can be pan-fried, stir-fried, boiled, or stewed, boasting a rich, fragrant flavor.
Visitors to Baoshan often buy bags and boxes of what they call "Baoshan mung beans," a local specialty, to bring back as gifts for friends and family. These "Baoshan mung beans" are an authentic Baoshan variety, found nowhere else. Compared to ordinary broad beans, they are smaller and more delicate, boasting a unique color. Unprocessed, the shells are glossy white, while the pods are emerald green, permeating the heart. This delightful color has earned the Baoshan locals the descriptive name "Tousinlv" (Translucent Green).
Baoshan Pupiao Sweet Garlic has a history of over 150 years. Made from high-quality fresh garlic preserved in its pear shell, it's marinated in brown sugar, vinegar, and other spices. This garlic preserves its original shape, and after peeling, the flesh reveals a vibrant, alluring golden red. It's crisp, tender, and sweet. Sealed in small earthenware jars, it has a long shelf life, resisting mold for up to five years.