A number of products are unique to this area. Sea Buckthornï¼shÄjÃshÇ; æ²æ£å±), a tree that grows along the riverbanks, produces berries that are used in a number of products. Visitors can try the locally-made sea buckthorn juice, sold in small cans or as a powder. The berries are also used to make various types and strengths of alcohol shÄjÃjiÇ; æ²æ£é , which can be purchased at most shops in the main street of Rilong. There is also a locally-made red wine that can be purchased for around 120 yuan from liquor shops. Dried yak can be purchased in vacuum-sealed packets from many shops, in addition to a large number of other Tibetan-style souvenirs.During spring, Caterpillar Fungus chóngcÇo; è«è can be purchased from street vendors in Rilong and around the region. Caterpillar Fungus is a traditional Chinese medicine, and sells for 20-50 Yuan per caterpillar, however in Rilong it is collected from within the World Heritage site, depriving some native animals of a natural food source. Refrain from buying this unusual product if you can.
