The historic Dihua Street is lined with dozens of shops selling Chinese medicine, herbs and other traditional cooking ingredients. Some are more legitimate than others, and when it comes to medicinal herbs, you need to do your due diligence before you shop. But for those just looking to pick up some healthy snacks and other general pantry goods, Full Mountain is an easy and trusted option for quality, locally grown natural foods and other curated culinary goods.

The small general store is on the northern end of the commercial strip, just past the more crowded touristy part of the street. The cozy shopfront makes the most of its limited surface area: walls are lined with products that range from grains and nuts to dried fruits to herbal mixes to condiments. While many other shops along this street are optimized for bulk shopping, Full Mountain caters to the home cook, with pre-packaged portions that are suitable for a small household. For locals, it makes for a worthwhile stop for shopping errands, an obligatory stop whenever you’re in the neighborhood. For visitors, it makes for some compelling “souvenirs” to take home.