What are the specialties of Hefei?

Hefei's specialties are Chaohu whitebait, Sanhe rice wine and Wu goose.

One of Hefei's specialties is whitebait from Chaohu Lake. The whitebait in Chaohu Lake is slender, cylindrical, transparent and scaleless, as white as silver, and has obvious regional characteristics. Another specialty is Sanhe rice wine, which is a specialty of Sanhe Ancient Town, Feixi County, Hefei City. Sanhe rice wine has a long history, which originated in Yongzheng period of Qing Dynasty. The brewed Sanhe rice wine is clear and transparent, with rich flavor, mellow taste and rich nutrition. Another traditional dish is Hefei's specialty goose. Wu 'e began in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of 1000 years. The marinating method of Wu goose is unique, and its meat quality is more delicate and delicious than other goose meat.