A Culinary Tour of Shishan With Inira

The pleasant township of Shishan—blessed by nature and rich in culture—lies on the southwestern fringes of Xiuying District in Haikou, the capital of Hainan Province. The town’s geographic boundaries encompass more than 40 dormant volcanoes and 60 caves formed by ancient lava tubes, and the air is swimming with negative oxygen ions. Shishan is also home to 80 well-preserved ancient villages steeped in a culture of learning, agriculture, and Bayin, a form of ensemble music.

With its unique, nutrient-rich volcanic soil and ancient growing method, Shishan town is able to produce a wide variety of healthy agricultural products with a volcanic twist. What kind of cuisine can you find made with produce grown at the foot of an ancient volcano? What exactly makes it so good? Join Inira on a visit to Shishan Town to find out!