Changde specialties include Hanshou soft-shelled turtle, Shimen native chicken, Shimen citrus and so on. Hanshou soft-shelled turtle is a specialty of Hanshou County, mainly produced in Hanshou County, Hunan Province. Because the climate provides a good ecological environment for the growth of Hanshou soft-shelled turtle, Hanshou soft-shelled turtle has a unique flavor, pure meat, fresh and tender taste, and its nutritional value and medicinal value are superior to other populations.

Shimen Chicken is a specialty of Shimen County, Changde City, Hunan Province, with a history of 1400 years. Shimen chicken has a strong body, thin claws and shiny feathers. Chicken is tender and rich in protein, minerals, trace elements and vitamins.

Shimen citrus is produced in the mountainous area of Shimen County. Because of its unique soil climate and good lighting conditions, it is recognized as "the best producing area of tangerine" by the international fruit industry. According to records, as early as 600 years ago, Shimen was a famous citrus producing area in Jiangnan. Because of its good quality, it has a good reputation and tastes good.