Putuoshan is abundant with the famous "4 sea fish " products in China, among which the yellow croaker and the cattle fish are particularly the most famous. For visitors to Putuoshan, it is a good idea to buy the fresh marine products during the busy fishery season in midsummer. For visitors from faraway place, it is suggested that they take the dried marine products instead of fresh ones. "Fingered citron" is a peculiar shellfish produced in Putuoshan. Visitors have the chance to taste it in every August. Besides, "Buddha melon", Yunwu tea, South Sea laver, Kwan-yin daffadilly, stone cauliflower, black bamboo, etc., are all special local products of Putuoshan.
Buddha tea of Putuo
Buddha tea of Putuo, also called Foding mountain Yunwu tea, is collected from a wild tea tree. The tea has a long history. It is said that Buddha tea that collected before the Grain Rain and infused with Putuo spring on mountain, has medical value.