Ling Mountain Flower Rice Balls are a handicraft product. Ordinary rice is machine-processed, mixed with corn syrup and a small amount of honey, stirred evenly, then shaped into round balls using wooden bowl-shaped molds called “luan.” After drying and sealing, they are ready. There are over 20 specialized processing households in the village, making it a beautiful attraction for Ling Mountain tourism and a main offering at Ling Mountain Temple. Their specialties include...
Hancheng Lamb Soup emphasizes four key qualities: freshness, richness, clarity, and spiciness. It’s not just a simple soup, but a type of snack and a culinary tradition. A pot of well-made fresh broth can be used to stew meat, soak flatbread, or be paired with vegetables, making it highly versatile. In Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Sanmenxia, and most counties and cities in western Henan, “Hancheng Lamb Soup”...
Houzhuang Braised Pork originated in Houzhuang Village, Chengguan Township, Yiyang County, and has gained fame across Yiyang and Luoyang. It uses carefully selected ingredients, features a unique cooking process, and employs seasonings distinct from other types of braised pork. Its main flavor characteristics include a golden-red hue, rich and aromatic meat taste, tender and delicious texture, and a long-lasting aftertaste. Especially the braised pork elbow, which boasts thick, fragrant meat that is fatty yet not greasy...
Hancheng Beef is located in Yaowan Village, Hancheng Town, an area with a concentrated Hui ethnic population in Yiyang County, known for its traditional experience in slaughtering beef cattle and processing beef products. It has now become the largest distribution center for beef cattle and beef products in western Henan. Hancheng Beef is renowned for its tender texture, high lean meat ratio, and delicate meat quality. With low prices and a wide variety of products, it is sold to major cities such as Zhengzhou, Wuhan, …
Song County walnuts are a specialty of Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. The main walnut varieties cultivated in Song County include Qingxiang, Xiangling, 9818, 8518, Liaoke 1, and Liaoke 4. Song County is located in the western part of Henan Province, south of Luoyang, within the Qinling foothills, and in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River. Mountainous areas account for 91.8% of the region, with hills and river valleys making up the remaining...
Yan Zhuang peanuts are a specialty of Yan Zhuang Town, Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. The peanuts from Yan Zhuang are large and plump, with bright skins, high full-kernel rates, and uniform quality. Yan Zhuang Town is a major peanut-growing area in western Henan, with a total planting area of 15,000 mu, an annual output of 2,226 tons of peanuts, and over 10 enterprises and institutions engaged in peanut purchasing and processing...
Yan Village scallions are a specialty of Yan Village Town, Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. These are upland scallions with short leaves, long stems, large bulbs, and a spicy flavor, gradually becoming a well-known brand both within and outside the province. Yan Village scallions are a renowned local product of Song County, celebrated across the Central Plains for their long white stalks and fragrant taste. Over 5,000 acres of scallions are planted annually, with each acre generating an additional income of 2,800 yuan for farmers...
Nine-Storey Sweet Potatoes are a specialty of Jiudian Township in Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. The local government of Jiudian Township in Song County, Henan Province, has focused on developing a sweet potato industry as a key strategy to boost prosperity and strengthen the township. A dedicated leadership group for sweet potato industrialization was established by the township government, along with a comprehensive implementation plan. Specific tasks were assigned to individuals, and the construction of a 10,000-mu (approximately 667 hectares) sweet potato base began to take shape...
Luhan Silver Fish is a specialty of Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. The silver fish from Luhan in Song County are entirely transparent and highly nutritious, making them an excellent choice for beautifying the skin, nourishing the liver, and benefiting the brain. In 1998, they were awarded the “Gold Quality Award” by China’s Ministry of Agriculture, and Luhan Reservoir was designated as a national base for the introduction and breeding of silver fish. Luhan Reservoir is located near Luhan Village, Tianhu Town, Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province…
Songxian Tree-Climbing Chicken is a specialty of Songxian County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. The "Tree-Climbing Chicken" refers to a native chicken breed selected for free-range forest farming. These chickens have firm muscle, low fat content, and are rich in protein and trace elements, offering certain health benefits. The Songxian Tree-Climbing Chicken, raised in an exceptionally pristine ecological environment…
A crispy snack made from glossy ganoderma, monkey head mushroom, white fungus, ginkgo nuts, wood ear, song mushroom, shiitake, and poria cocos. It has therapeutic effects, strengthening tendons, invigorating circulation, refreshing the mind, and improving overall health. This is a traditional food of Shaolin monks, with over a thousand years of production history.…
Fermented noodles, also known as fermented rice porridge noodles, along with non-flip soup, mixed stewed vegetables, and beef soup, are unique local snacks of Luoyang. Especially among the native “old Luoyang residents,” fermented noodles hold a special place in their hearts. The dish has a long history in Luoyang and is beloved by both young and old. “Old Luoyang folks” all know how to make it. But whether the flavor is rich and lingering, and whether the taste is...
The dog meat from Shiliangji in Luyi, Henan, is one of the famous local delicacies in eastern Henan, renowned across the country for its tender texture and delicious flavor. The dog meat from Shiliangji is prepared using traditional methods, with a variety of seasonings and a small amount of saltpeter added. After removing impurities, it is slow-cooked over a low flame. The cooked dog meat boasts a vibrant color and a rich, enticing aroma. It is said that the fragrance of dog meat ranks the highest among all types of meat...
The chestnut kernel contains starch, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as vitamins A, B, C, and B2. Its protein content is 30% higher than that of rice, and its fat content is 20 times higher. It is mainly produced in various southern townships of Song County, such as Checun, Baihe, and Muzhi Street.
Song County has a long history of producing Bupleurum, and because it is cultivated throughout the region, it has become one of the area’s most notable local specialties, hence also known as “Songhu.” The Bupleurum produced in Song County features thick roots and a strong aroma, with higher levels of the active ingredient “total saponins” compared to similar products from other regions. Since the Yuan and Ming dynasties to the present, herbal medicine merchants from all over the country have flocked here to purchase Song County Bupleurum, with some even...
The Yellow River carp has a light brown back, a silvery-white belly, and transparent pectoral and caudal fins. Its broad, thick back and plump body give it the common name “Double Ridge.” It features fine, sparse bones, thick and tender meat, minimal fishy odor, and a delicious taste. The gills are not bitter, and the broth is milky white with a sticky texture that remains fresh for a long time. During the Ming Dynasty, it was listed as an “imperial tribute.” (Puyang)…
1. Fruit vinegar has anti-aging effects and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s, and other illnesses. 2. It features broad adaptability, with a sweet and sour taste that is refreshing and pleasant, making it easily accepted by a wide range of consumers. 3. In addition to its hangover relief and sobering functions, this product also offers skin beautifying, stomach strengthening, body toning, and softening of the heart and brain blood vessels…
The Hericium erinaceus from Luanchuan County has unique medicinal value. Traditional medicine regards it as neutral in nature and sweet in taste, aiding digestion and benefiting the heart. It can treat conditions such as indigestion, gastric ulcer, antral gastritis, stomach pain, bloating, and neurasthenia. In recent years, more notably, research has proven that it has anti-cancer effects. In Shanghai, it was tested on 166 cases of malignant digestive tract tumors such as gastric cancer...
Walnuts, along with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, are ranked among the world’s four major dried fruits in the international market. Their presence spans almost every corner of the globe, primarily distributed across many regions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In terms of production, aside from the United States, China ranks the highest. Abroad, walnuts are known as “power food,” “nutrient-rich nuts…”
Chestnuts are a general term for trees or shrubs in the genus Castanea of the beech family (Fagaceae), comprising about 8–9 species. They are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Most chestnut species are deciduous trees that grow 20–40 meters tall, though a few are shrubs. All types of chestnut trees produce edible nuts. They have simple leaves that are elliptical or oblong-elliptical, measuring 10–30 cm…