Jiayu Tianxiang Sesame Oil is made from high-quality sesame seeds using traditional small stone mill techniques. The oil is extracted through a water displacement method and purified physically to remove impurities, with no additives added—preserving the natural flavor and nutritional content of the sesame oil to the greatest extent. It contains up to 85% unsaturated fatty acids, as well as rich amounts of Vitamin E and sesamin…
Wuhoupo Chicken Farm is located on Wuhoupo in Baiyunshan Village, Yuyue Town, Jiayu County, adjacent to Mitian Lake. Nestled against mountains and beside water, the farm enjoys fresh air and beautiful scenery, making it a completely natural chicken-raising environment. Covering an area of one hundred acres, the farm raises high-quality chicks using all-day free-range mountain farming methods, allowing the chickens to forage for grass and insects in the hills and peck at fish and shrimp by the water. In an optimal natural environment and through an eco-friendly farming model, the Wuhoupo free-range chicken eggs produced here have hard shells, large golden yolks, vividly colored egg yolks that stand out, and are rich in nutrients—truly a nourishing delicacy. They are available at exclusive retail locations for Jiayu County’s Wuhoupo free-range chicken eggs.
Jiayu Fried Dough Twists are a specialty of Jiayu County in Xianning City, Hubei Province. With a long history and fame both at home and abroad, the typical representatives are Luxi Fried Dough Twists and Xihu Fried Dough Twists, which come in both savory and sweet flavors. Fried dough twists are everywhere on the streets, and few would consider them a renowned local specialty. But Jiayu Fried Dough Twists are indeed one of the area’s famous local products, and they have a long history…
Jiayu Fish Balls are a specialty of Jiayu County, Xianning City, Hubei Province. Known for their snow-white color, delicate texture, and deliciously smooth and tender taste, Jiayu Fish Balls are highly favored by customers. These small fish balls have become a traditional and distinctive local food. Located by the Yangtze River and home to numerous inland lakes, Jiayu boasts abundant water resources and has long been renowned for its fresh fish. The unique...
In recent years, Panjiawan Town has focused on vegetables as the leading industry under its “One Village, One Product” initiative, vigorously implementing the strategy of “Enriching People with Vegetables, Strengthening the Town with Vegetables.” In 2010, the town had 69,000 mu of vegetable cultivation area, with a multiple cropping area of 250,000 mu, producing 550,000 tons of vegetables annually; generating an output value of 270 million yuan, accounting for 78% of the total agricultural output value;…
Luxi Twist Crisps are made from refined flour, eggs, sesame seeds, white sugar or fine salt using traditional handmade methods. They are a famous specialty of Luxi Town, Jiayu County. Known for being nutritious and delightfully crispy, they are widely loved by both locals and visitors. Available at Jiayu County local specialty supermarkets and hotel specialty counters. Shop name: Ou...
Made from soybean-based water tofu, it is soaked in a special brine for half a month, then slowly fried in tea oil until golden and crisp. After frying, it is topped with sesame oil, spicy sauce, chopped scallions, and pickled vegetables to create a unique and delicious dish. Paizhouwan stinky tofu is crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. It smells pungent but tastes fragrant. This is because the brine contains fresh winter bamboo shoots, Liuyang…
Paizhou Meatballs originated in Paizhou Bay and are a delicious type of fish ball. The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, but at Paizhou Bay in Jiayu County, it takes an unusual turn to flow westward. As a result, the fish here are exceptionally fresh, making the meatballs truly unique. The preparation of these meatballs is meticulous. The fish must first be skinned and deboned, then only the white, tender flesh is selected; the pork must be premium fatty meat;…
The county boasts a wide variety of medicinal herbs, which are extensively distributed, including over 500 species of both cultivated and wild medicinal plants. Jiugong Mountain serves as a natural treasure trove of medicinal flora, home to 204 species of woody medicinal plants, among which notable ones include 19 varieties such as rock ear fungus, Paris polyphylla, Dicentra spectabilis, Panax japonicus, Sichuan lovage rhizome, Angelica pubescens, Changium smyrnioides, Adenophora spp., and Bletilla striata...
Tangerines and oranges. Before the Qing Dynasty, citrus cultivation had already been practiced in this county, with varieties mainly including fragrant kumquats, pomelos, and Brazilian oranges. In 1979, leading government agencies and research institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture of China and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences sent personnel to Tongshan County for inspection, experimentation, and technology transfer. They decided to distribute free citrus seedlings to both collective and individual growers without distinction. By…
Jiayu, known as the "Land of Lotus Roots," has a long history of cultivating this aquatic vegetable. Since ancient times, the region has had a natural advantage in lotus root production. In times of famine, locals once relied on lotus roots as a staple food, and today they are a delicacy served at banquets. Jiayu was originally part of the vast Yunmeng Marsh within the 800-li Dongting Lake area. Along the hundred-li stretch of marshlands along the river…
“The bristles of the deer-tail brush have all fallen off, but the first whiff of crab claws on the plate is already fragrant.” As a nationally renowned “hometown of crabs,” Jiayu enjoys a favorable climate, dotted with lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and irrigation ditches. The area boasts clear, clean water and lush aquatic plants, making it highly suitable for crabs to settle and thrive. The crabs produced in Jiayu are Chinese mitten crabs, commonly known as “hairy crabs” or “dazha crabs.”…
Geng's Fish Balls are made from three-year-old grass carp from the Yangtze River, handcrafted using traditional family recipes by Master Geng Liangqiu, a native of Paizhou and owner of the workshop. The fish balls are made with premium ingredients through a complex process that preserves the tenderness and freshness of the fish to the greatest extent. Beloved by locals and tourists alike for their fluffy, tender texture and delicious taste, Geng's Fish Balls are a favorite in Jiayu County...
The Luku Pang Sao Pickled Vegetables series uses pollution-free green beans, soybeans, fava beans, wheat, and chili peppers as the main ingredients, carefully brewed using traditional folk techniques from Lukexi. With a rich savory aroma, unique flavor, and high nutritional value, and containing no additives, they are an excellent choice to accompany meals or as a seasoning. Available at Jiayu County Pang Sao Pickled Vegetables Specialty…
Yellow Sand Buckwheat Wine is a specialty of Huangshapu Town, Tongshan County, Xianning City, Hubei Province. The “Buckwheat Spring” series of wines is a pillar industry of Huangsha, with products highly sought after in the domestic market. They have been recognized as the province’s “First Recommended Product” and a “Brand You Can Trust for Quality.” Growing buckwheat to make wine has a history of at least 300 years in Huangsha. In local history...
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Yangfanglin Township is known as the “Hometown of Black Beans,” where processing bean products and making sauces has been a century-old traditional practice. The production of soy sauce fermented black beans in Yangfanglin originated among local folk. Research shows that it began during the Wei and Jin dynasties, flourished in the late Qing Dynasty, and was even offered as a tribute to the imperial court during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. Yangfang Sauce…