Lipu Taro

Grown in Lipu County under Guilin city, these large bulbs have purple-white flesh that is floury, fine-grained and deeply fragrant—a recognized geographical-indication product of Guangxi.

Lipu's mountain-valley climate and organically rich soils yield exceptionally fine taro; the product was presented as imperial tribute in the Qing dynasty, earning the county its nickname 'hometown of taro.'

The most celebrated preparation is interleaved with fatty pork belly and steamed—taro fragrance blending with rendered fat—one of the most popular dishes at Guilin family tables and restaurants alike.

Distinguished by its size, floury texture and deep taro fragrance, it stands as one of Guangxi's most representative local agricultural specialties.