Fragrant mushrooms, also known as shiitake mushrooms, are one of the specialties of the Tian Tang area in Luotian, Dabie Mountains. When cooked with streaky pork, they produce a delicious flavor. Preparation method: 1. First, soak the wood ear mushrooms in clean water to wash off any dirt or impurities, then set aside. 2. Use scissors to trim the stems of the fragrant mushrooms, then rinse them in clean water to remove any debris or sand, and cut them into...
Duck Egg Pastry is a traditional delicacy from Luotian County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. It is made with high-quality glutinous rice flour and black sesame, shaped like a duck egg, and known for its sweet, flaky, and soft texture—hence the name "Duck Egg Pastry." On September 2, 2013, it was selected as one of the "Top Ten Famous Snacks" of Luotian County. Preparation method: 1. Mix glutinous rice flour with water to form a dough; 2. …
Guquan Qing Liquor is a specialty of Yingshan in Huanggang City, Hubei Province. During the Tang Dynasty, the imperial scholar Shen Quanqi accompanied Empress Wu Zetian on her inspection tour of the Jianghuai region. While bathing in the hot springs of Dongtang River and staying in an ancient mountain village, he discovered a spring with crystal-clear and sweet-tasting water. Later, liquor was brewed using this ancient well water, resulting in a brew that was pure, fragrant, and aromatic—thus it was named “Guquan Qing.” By the Song Dynasty, one of the Four Great Inventions—the creator of movable type printing, Bi Sheng—
Yingshan Mung Bean Vermicelli is a specialty of Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. Only vermicelli made from mung beans as the raw material can be called mung bean vermicelli. Rich in various vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other minerals, mung bean vermicelli offers excellent nutritional value. Yingshan Mung Bean Vermicelli is a renowned product of China…
Bifu Kudzu Root Vermicelli is a specialty of Wenquan Town, Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. The “Bifu” brand wild kudzu root vermicelli is made from thousand-year-old wild kudzu roots grown in the Dabie Mountains through scientific processing. It is rich in trace elements and amino acids, and the selenium it contains has anti-cancer properties. Wenquan Town in Yingshan County...
Yingshan Local Pig Preserved Pork is a specialty of Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. The preserved pork boasts a rich aroma, robust flavor, tender and tightly textured meat, offering a crispy taste and unforgettable aftertaste. It is one of the traditional specialties that every local household keeps. In Yingshan, every family raises a New Year pig mainly to have meat for the holidays. The meat left over after the New Year...
Yingshan kiwifruit is a specialty of Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. Yingshan Jinkui kiwifruit is large in size, has delicate flesh, a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor that refreshes the palate, and is rich in nutrients, earning it the title "King of Fruits." The Dabie Mountain region, especially Yingshan County, has ideal geographical conditions and a favorable climate for growing kiwifruit. The area enjoys abundant sunshine, with an average altitude of 5…
Jifeng Maojian is a specialty of Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. As early as the Tang Dynasty, Yingshan Jifeng Maojian was offered as a tribute to the imperial court. The tea leaves are emerald green and elegantly shaped, the liquor is clear and bright, the aroma is lofty and rich, and the taste is fresh, brisk, and sweetly lingering. Originally part of the Lu'an tea region in Anhui, Yingshan’s tea was presented as a tribute during the Tang Dynasty. Tea has been cultivated across both high and low mountainous areas in Yingshan, with historically mixed tea plant varieties. To leverage the advantage of “fine tea from misty high mountains,” in the spring of 1983, the Specialty Division of the County Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau and the County Native Produce Company organized technical personnel to jointly develop a local famous tea—Jifeng Maojian—at sites such as Jiangzishi, Jizishan, and Changchong Tea Farm. Its characteristics include: emerald green and elegantly shaped tea strips with visible white pekoe, clear and bright liquor, lofty and rich aroma, fresh and brisk taste with a sweet aftertaste, tender green and uniformly arranged leaf base. It won praise from experts at the provincial trade fair, and the tea’s quality has continued to improve along with increasing yields. It has now become one of Yingshan’s major specialty commodities.
Tuofeng Dog Feet “Dog Feet” is a specialty of Tuofeng Town in Huanggang, named for its resemblance to a dog’s paw. It has a golden color, is crispy, fluffy, and sweet, and can be stored in a plastic food bag for up to a month. It has been included in the “Hubei Flavor Snacks” collection.…
This is considered the finest dish served to guests by local farming families and also a nourishing delicacy for the elderly, weak, and ill. First, a plump chicken is slaughtered and chopped, then stir-fried in lard with chopped scallions and minced ginger until fragrant and golden. Next, monosodium glutamate (MSG), salt, pepper, and cooking wine are added, and the mixture is placed in an earthenware pot. The pot is covered loosely and simmered until the soup becomes thick and rich. The soup is then ladled into a bowl, and strips of glutinous rice cake are...
Tuanfeng Blackberry Lily is a perennial herbaceous plant, with main components including iridin and tectoridin. It has medicinal value such as clearing heat and detoxifying, expelling phlegm and soothing sore throat, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and shows strong inhibitory effects on common pathogenic fungi. It is mainly distributed in three towns of Tuanfeng County: Jiemiao, Dupi, and Bandian. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China in 2011...
Tuanfeng water chestnuts are a traditional and distinctive agricultural product of Tuanfeng County. The cultivation of Tuanfeng water chestnuts has a long history. According to verifiable historical records, the cultivation of water chestnuts in Tuanfeng dates back over 400 years. The 24th year of the Qianlong reign (1759 AD), the 28th year of the Daoguang reign (1848 AD), and the 8th year of the Guangxu reign (1883 AD)...
Tilapia is originally from Africa and is currently a minority fish species in China, but it is one with great potential. The Hot Spring Station in Yingshan County collaborated with relevant organizations to conduct scientific experiments on it using bio-genetic engineering. By artificially controlling its sex and enabling gender transition between males and females, they achieved success. Tilapia belongs to the Cichlidae family under the order Perciformes, non…
Dongshan White Lotus Tracing the true traces, treading on moss and vines, I leave all worldly affairs behind, unable to turn back. The heavenly realm—where has it gone? The Western Paradise seems to have moved here. By the cliff, peonies planted by the Medicine Buddha himself, On the ridge, pines sown by the Buddha’s hand. And there’s one more wonder that few can see: White lotuses bloom halfway up the sky. This is the "Ode to Dongshan White Lotus," a seven-character regulated poem composed by the famous Tang Dynasty poet Pei Du during his visit to Dongshan Temple in Huangmei County...
Tuanfeng Dongpo Rice is rich in beneficial trace elements such as iron, zinc, and calcium that are good for human health. When cooked, the rice gives off a fragrant aroma, has a shiny, soft, and glutinous texture, and is highly palatable—truly exceptional among all types of rice. Its “Xing’e Brand” Dongpo series not only preserves the traditional characteristics of Tuanfeng rice but also surpasses the conventional quality, earning it the title of “Nationwide Trusted Rice.”
Fish noodles, commonly known as pounded fish, are a beloved fish-based product cherished for their refreshing taste and delicious flavor. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, fishermen in the local lake areas were already producing fish noodles, with those from Lingshanhe, Xujialou, and Tuancheng being particularly well-known. After the founding of New China, the county’s aquatic products department organized production, which was then purchased by commercial departments...
Lingshanhe Chili is mainly produced in areas such as Zhao Fangyuan Xinwuyuan and Liujia Street in Xiehe, Lingshanhe. This type of chili is uniquely characterized by its moderate spiciness, with a sweet undertone, large size, bright red color, thick flesh, and few seeds. It is fresh, crisp, and delicious, rich in trace elements that help stimulate appetite and improve circulation. The plants grow to a height of 70–80 centimeters, with low branching…
Huanggang sun-cured tobacco has long enjoyed a great reputation and is one of the renowned local specialty products in eastern Hubei. The "Brief Account of Tobacco Leaves," compiled during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, records: "The soil in Huanggang County, Hubei, is highly suitable for growing tobacco, and its produce has always rivaled that of Dengzhou." Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also explicitly noted in its publication "Ch'ing China" that "among the tobacco products gathered in Hankou, those from Huanggang and Junzhou commanded the highest prestige and were produced in the greatest quantities." In the fourth year of the Republic of China (1915), Huanggang sun-cured tobacco won a gold medal at the Panama International Exposition. In the sixteenth year of the Republic of China (1927), it was awarded the title of "World’s Finest Tobacco" at the Pacific Exposition. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Huanggang sun-cured tobacco was included in the "Chronicles of China’s Famous Agricultural Products." In addition to supplying tobacco factories in Wuhan and Shanghai, it received high praise from 25 countries and regions including Singapore when exhibited at the Canton Fair, where it was eagerly ordered.
Shangbha lotus root is a specialty of Shangbha Town, Tuanfeng County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. The skin of Shangbha lotus root is white, smooth and tender like fine jade, with no copper-rust spots, and retains its color even after being stored for ten to fifteen days. When eaten raw, it is crisp, sweet, juicy, and tender; when cooked, it remains golden without turning black; and when stewed, it becomes soft easily while producing a rich and mellow broth. The lotus roots in Tuanfeng mainly come from Shangbha Town…
In the Ming Dynasty, they were listed as tribute lotus roots. The producing area is Taibai Lake in Huangmei. The lotus roots from this lake are unique — when broken, they show “nine holes and thirteen threads.” Before founding the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang once ate Taibai Lake lotus roots after being defeated in battle at the lake. He never forgot their taste and, after ascending the throne, ordered that the first batch of lotus roots harvested on the first day of the eighth lunar month each year be sent as tribute. They later came to be known as “tribute lotus roots”; during the Qing Dynasty, they were included in Empress Dowager Cixi’s menu. Taibai Lake lotus roots are fresh, tender, white, crisp, sweet, and can be eaten raw or cooked in numerous ways, offering endless enjoyment. When refined into lotus root powder, Taibai Lake lotus roots are exported to Japan, the United States, Hong Kong, and other regions. The lotus root powder from Taibai Lake is made using modern scientific methods and contains various vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It helps nourish vitality, strengthen bones and muscles, replenish deficiencies, and enrich blood and body fluids. Suitable for all ages, it is truly a premium nutritional product.