In addition to vegetables, Gansu’s fungi are also exceptional 

Zhangye in Gansu, with its low average annual temperature, cool and dry climate, and significant diurnal temperature variation, is conducive to the accumulation of flavor substances. The edible mushrooms produced here are of excellent quality.

Edible mushrooms in Zhangye, Gansu province. [Photo/CCTV]

Kang county in Longnan is the original habitat of black fungus in China. Cultivated using unique cork oak wood segments or sawdust from the Qinling Mountains, the black fungus is grown in mountainous or forested areas, with mountain stream water and rainwater as the source, ensuring a natural growth cycle.

Black fungus in Kang county of Longnan, Gansu province. [Photo provided to gogansu.com] 

The fragrant and spicy malatang is a readily available source of joy for the people of Gansu. The simple yet flavorful red oil aroma represents their significant sensory memory of this land. Nowadays, this joy is being shared with more internet users, sparking a longing for this culinary delight.

However, preserving this unique flavor and bringing it to the entire country is indeed challenging. As it stands, there's only one way to do it: Go to Gansu and taste it for yourself! 

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