Wenchuang product "Wenchuang commodity" is a productization of cultural creative value. When "cultural creation" and "tourism" are combined, various tourist souvenirs with local characteristics are produced, such as Huishan clay figurine with a long history in Wuxi, Yixing teapot, Pearl of Taihu Lake and Liangxi silk scarf with modern design and traditional culture.
Yixing red porcelain
Yixing ceramics has a history of four or five thousand years, among which the teapot is the most distinctive. Yixing teapot, which started in Zhengde period of Ming Dynasty, is not only a work of art, but also a practical product. Yixing teapot can absorb tea fragrance because of its special double-hole structure, and the brewed tea has stronger aroma and mellow taste. If an empty pot is used for a long time, boiled water will smell like tea.
Most tourists who come to Wuxi will consider bringing a Yixing teapot back, but because the teapot is fragile, it should be declared to the staff that it is fragile when consigned by plane. In addition, it is suggested to put a paper towel on the spout and cover it to prevent the lid from colliding with the kettle body.
How to distinguish between true and false Yixing teapot;
1. The real pot made of purple clay should be pure in color, free from impurities and flaws, and warm and comfortable in texture.
2. The surface of the newly made teapot should have a rough feeling, and the inside and outside colors should be consistent, otherwise it is suspected of chemical glazing.
3. Purple mud contains trace elements such as timely and mica, which will form crystals when fired at high temperature, so many subtle white highlights can be seen on the pot body under strong light.
4. The teapot is breathable. When the freshly boiled water is poured into the pot and poured down the pot, it will be found that the water will not flow down the pot, but will be slowly sucked dry.
Recommended place of purchase
The traditional Yixing teapot takes half a month to make, so a good teapot is expensive, ranging from several hundred yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. There are many private studios around Wuxi Yuan Shuai Zisha Museum, with good quality but high price. You can also go to Dingshu Town, the main producing area of Yixing ceramics. There are many Zisha villages in the town, including China Taodou Ceramic City. Ceramics are clearly marked, so don't worry about buying fakes.
Liangxi silk scarf
Liangxi District is the most traditional place in Wuxi, and the silk scarves produced here can best reflect the charm of the old city of Wuxi. Liangxi silk scarf is usually inspired by the ancient city box, showing the ancient city and canal by hand drawing. With azaleas as the background and Xiangyun waves as the embellishment, it adds artistic beauty. In the lower right corner, the word "Liangxi" is usually written in seal script. The packaging is also exquisite, suitable for taking home as a gift.
Recommended place of purchase
Nanchang Street is an ancient street in Wuxi, located in the center of Liangxi District. There is a Jiangnan residence on Nanchang Street, named "Wailou", which is named after the upper part is inclined 15 degrees. Now change it to "Intoxicated Nanchang" Wenchuang Boutique, and you can buy "Good Quality" hand-painted map series scarves.
Jiangsu(Province)
Huishan clay figurine is one of the famous specialties in Wuxi, and it was selected into the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. Huishan clay figurines are exquisite in skill and perfect in shape, among which the most popular image is Huishan Daafu-two chubby little dolls. Their cute and honest appearance is very popular, and it also represents the desire of adults to pray for the healthy growth of their children.
The legend of "Big Ah Fu":
Long, long ago, evil and good ran rampant in Huishan area, endangering mankind. Later, two humanoid beasts named "Sha" came. All the wild animals were strangled and people lived and worked in peace and contentment. One year, the male sand baby was crushed to death by a big tree, and the female sand baby was also crushed to death under the tree. In order to remember them, people made two chubby children, a man and a woman, who became mascots to drive away animals and avoid disasters and evil spirits.
Recommended place of purchase
The price range of Huishan clay figurines is very wide, ranging from tens of yuan to thousands of yuan. Clay figurines originated in Huishan ancient town, and can be purchased in the clay figurine shop of China Clay Fighter Museum in the ancient town. Many clay figurines are made by arts and crafts artists. If you are lucky, you can also see live clay sculpture performances. You can also go to Daafu Gift Art Museum and Huishan Clay Figurine Factory for direct sales. The price is reasonable and the quality is guaranteed.
Pearl Taihu Lake
Pearls are precious medicinal materials and high-grade tonics. The pearls produced in Taihu Lake in China are of the best quality. At present, most of them are cultivated artificially, and the output is small. In addition to few surface wrinkles and bright luster, "seedless" is the biggest feature of Taihu Pearl.
The price of Taihu pearls depends on the diameter and quality. The market price of a string of high-quality freshwater pearl necklaces with a diameter of 7mm is about 2000 yuan, 8mm is about 4000 yuan, and 9mm is about 5-6000 yuan.
Recommended place of purchase
There are many pearl shops in nanzenji, and they are also sold in large shopping malls. If you want to buy pearls with good quality and low price, I suggest going to Huadong International Jewelry City in Shanxiahu Town, Zhuji, Shaoxing, where there is the largest freshwater pearl market in China, where not only finished pearls are sold, but also raw pearls are sold.
Where to buy products?
In addition to specialty stores, there is also a centralized display platform for Wuxi's tourism, cultural and time-honored products-"Wuxi Youli", located in Nanchang Street.
Located in the historical and cultural block of Qingming Bridge, the store can buy hundreds of cultural products and gifts, including folk handicrafts, time-honored and innovative cultural products, as well as independent brands of many designers. It is a good choice for travelers who want to buy various cultural and creative products and other gifts in one stop.
Address: No.412, Qingming Bridge Historical and Cultural Block, Wuxi
Tel: 05 10-68798587
Local specialties are influenced by regions and eating habits. Wuxi cuisine, as a branch of Huaiyang cuisine, is famous for its sweetness. Wuxi sauce ribs must not be missed. Flowers and fruits are fragrant in Wuxi in four seasons, among which Yangshan peach is famous for its bright color and sweet juice. In addition, "tea" is one of the most suitable specialties to take home. In addition to Wuxi famous tea Taihu Cuizhu, chrysanthemum tea produced in Shanlian Village is also a well-received specialty in Wuxi in recent years.
Ribs sauce
Local people think that ribs with soy sauce can best represent Wuxi cuisine. In addition to the exquisite selection of materials and exquisite cooking skills, it is most famous for its rich sweetness. In traditional practice, sugar accounts for one tenth of the weight of ribs. The bone flavor is rich, sweet and salty, which fully embodies the basic flavor of Wuxi cuisine. Sauced ribs not only represent the characteristics of Wuxi food culture, but also accumulate certain cultural connotations.
Recommended place of purchase
To taste the most authentic Wuxi sauce ribs, it is recommended to go to Sanfengqiao, a time-honored brand in Wuxi. Not only can you take it out, but there are also vacuum-packed gift boxes. You can see a long queue in the take-away department every morning, 15-30 yuan/serving, or you can go to the supermarket to buy it. The price is cheaper.
Yangshantao
Yangshan peach is one of the famous specialties in Wuxi. Yangshan peach is famous for its tender meat, rich fragrance, sweet and delicious taste, and its taste is very fresh and tender. Yangshan Taozaotao variety is listed at the end of May, and July-August is the best tasting period. At present, Yangshan peaches are about 8 yuan per catty. Generally, they are sold in a whole box, 70-200 yuan per box, or they can be picked directly in the picking garden.
Bamboo in Taihu Lake
Taihu Cuizhu, a famous tea in Jiangsu Province, is brewed in a cup, and the tender tea buds slowly extend, which looks like green bamboo leaves, hence the name. The taste is fragrant and lasting. After a sip, there will be a feeling of monosodium glutamate on both sides of the tongue base. Tea itself is rich in "tea polyphenols", which can resist human oxidation, delay aging, lower blood pressure and prevent cerebrovascular diseases.
Recommended place of purchase
Bamboo in Taihu Lake is mainly produced in Bashi Forest Tea Fruit Farm in Wuxi, Xiangyang Forest Farm in Xuelang Town, Qiyi Forest Farm in Outang Town, Zhangjing Tea Forest Farm, Chaqiao Dongjiao Forest Farm and Wuxi Hudai Liutang Tea Farm. Average price 500 yuan/kg, in bulk or gift boxes.
Chrysanthemum Tea
In addition to bamboo in Taihu Lake, chrysanthemum tea in Shanlian Village of Wuxi has also become a local characteristic business card. Shanlian Village is located at the junction of Wuxi, Changshu and Zhangjiagang. Every autumn, 500 mu of Jinhua Sea becomes a tourist's photography resort. The chrysanthemum tea in Shanlian Village has large flowers, and a chrysanthemum can be full of tea cups after soaking. The soup is golden and transparent, with a sweet smell.
Unlike ordinary chrysanthemums sold by the catty, chrysanthemums in Shanlian Village are sold by the flower, each flower is 5- 15 yuan, and the added value is much higher than that of ordinary chrysanthemums used for making tea.