A precious traditional Chinese medicinal herb (Luanchuan)…
Also known as Gēzhēn or wild jujube. Produced in Luanchuan, Henan. It is large in size, thin-skinned, often with two kernels in one pit, and is a renowned and precious traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Spine date seeds are rich in nutrients and have high medicinal value. The seed of the spine date is a valuable TCM ingredient, neutral in nature, with a sweet and slightly sour taste. It has functions such as calming the nerves, soothing the heart, tranquilizing the mind, nourishing the liver, and enriching the heart’s blood. It is mainly used to treat symptoms like insomnia due to deficiency, restlessness…
The soapthorn spines of Song County, also known as soapthorn needles, soap spikes, tian ding, soapthorn thorns, or simply soap spikes, possess high medicinal and economic value and are considered a relatively rare variety of traditional Chinese medicine. The geographical protection area for Song County soapthorn spines covers the territory of Song County in Luoyang City, Henan Province, including towns such as Baihe, Checun, Jiuxian, Dazhang, Detin, Chengguan…
Ginkgo nuts from Songxian are a specialty of Songxian County in Luoyang City, Henan Province. These ginkgo nuts are delicious and highly nutritious, rich in starch, protein, fat, sugars, and other nutrients. They are believed to have anti-cancer, asthma-relieving, blood-circulating, and aphrodisiac properties. Located in the core ecological zone of the Funiu Mountain area, Songxian boasts abundant forest resources, including two national-level...
Song County fiddlehead ferns are a specialty of Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. Also known as bracken fern, these fiddleheads can be stir-fried or braised, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition. As early as the pre-Qin period, they were used as ritual offerings and are praised by locals as the “King of Mountain Vegetables.” Fiddlehead ferns are also referred to as bracken, fern shoots, fist fern, dragon beard fern, dragon head fern, and lucky fern, among other names. The *Shuowen Tong* describes them as...
Bream, also known as Chinese bream or long-bodied bream, is referred to in China as including triangular bream and blunt-snout bream (also called Wuchang fish). Renowned for its tender flesh and delicious taste, it is one of the major freshwater farmed fish species in China. The bream from the Yi River in Luoyang, Henan, has been famous since ancient times. During the Tang Dynasty, there was a saying that “Luoyang carp and Yi River bream are more precious than…”
Luanchuan Red Kiwifruit is a specialty of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. The mountainous areas of Luanchuan are widely covered with wild kiwifruit, including those with red flesh. Luanchuan County is located in the mountainous region of western Henan and is a typical inland, deeply mountainous county. Due to its unique climate and water quality conditions, it is especially suitable for the growth and propagation of kiwifruit. In 19…
Zhongdugou Persimmon Vinegar is a specialty of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. It has a slightly sweet aftertaste, a rich and lingering vinegary aroma, and is tangy yet not astringent. It offers special benefits such as lowering blood pressure, clearing heat, disinfecting, sterilizing, beautifying the skin, promoting blood circulation, activating human cells, and softening blood vessels. The Zhongdugou Natural Scenic Area is located in...
Luanchuan chestnuts are a specialty of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. With a long production history, Luanchuan is renowned as a famous chestnut-producing area and an important chestnut-growing region in the Qinling Mountains. These chestnuts are known for their large size, deep purplish-red shells, thin outer skins, delicate kernels, and high sugar content. When roasted, the inner skin easily separates from the kernel, offering a rich, sweet, and aromatic flavor that lingers on the palate. (…
Henan’s Luanchuan spans both the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins, situated in the transitional zone from warm temperate to subtropical climates, making it highly suitable for growing medicinal herbs such as forsythia. The annual yield has consistently exceeded 1,000 tons, and its medicinal properties are particularly authentic. After designating Luanchuan as a forsythia production base, the relevant national authorities held a national conference on forsythia and traditional Chinese medicinal materials in Luanchuan last September...
The Botu seedless persimmon is mainly produced in Botu Township, Luanchuan County, Luoyang. The area features high altitude, low temperatures, and large diurnal temperature variations, which are highly conducive to parthenocarpy in plants. As a result, the persimmons grown here do not form seeds, hence the name "seedless persimmon." The Botu seedless persimmon comes in a variety of types, boasts an attractive appearance, and is sweet, juicy, and rich in nutrients.
One of the traditional food items in Luanchuan, corn grits soup is made from corn that grows mostly in mountainous areas at altitudes above 1,000 meters, known for its long growth period and plump kernels. The soup is simmered over low heat until it turns golden yellow, boasting a unique aroma and receiving high praise from visitors. …
One of Luanchuan’s traditional snacks, these noodles are made by dripping cornmeal through a colander, hence also called “dripped fish.” Topped with seasonings such as fermented tofu and diced mushrooms, they have a unique flavor and are a favorite among visitors. …
Luanchuan Tofu is the most renowned local snack, produced in Luanchuan County, Luoyang. The tofu is made from carefully selected ingredients and processed meticulously, using naturally fermented local soybean whey as a coagulant. As a result, Luanchuan Tofu has a delicate, smooth, tender yet soft texture, a delicious taste, and when served with green and red chili peppers, it offers a perfect combination of color and aroma. It has always been a favorite among locals. Produced in Luanchuan County, Luoyang...
People in Luoyang love to eat Water Banquet, a multi-course meal featuring dozens of soup-based dishes that leave diners thoroughly satisfied. Meat Slices in Soup is an indispensable and famous dish in the Water Banquet, and the best version is said to be made at the time-honored Henan cuisine restaurant “Zhen Butong.” It uses lean pork as the main ingredient, along with wood ear fungus, daylily buds, and mung beans as complementary ingredients, all carefully prepared. The meat slices are tender and smooth, with a slightly sour flavor...
Zhai Town Potatoes are a specialty of Zhai Town in Yanshi City, Luoyang, Henan Province. The potatoes grown in Zhai Town are of premium varieties with excellent taste. The town cultivates a total of 10,000 mu (approximately 667 hectares) of potatoes, with an annual output of 20,000 tons. The 10,000-mu potato base in Zhai Town, Yanshi, is recognized as a municipal-level vegetable production base in Luoyang. It employs three-dimensional planting and standardized cultivation techniques…
Juicy Strawberries are a specialty of Dakou Town, Yanshi City, Luoyang, Henan Province. The strawberries are grown using scientific farming methods in off-season greenhouses, fertilized with organic and farmyard manure, and pollinated by bees. The strawberries from these farms have thin skins, a bright crimson color, and a creamy, milky flavor. Dakou Town is located in...
Gu County Meat Sandwich is a specialty snack from Gu County Town, Yanshi City, Luoyang, Henan Province. The Gu County Meat Sandwich features a palm-sized crispy ceramic flatbread, filled with thinly sliced pig’s head meat, shredded cucumber, and mashed garlic—absolutely delicious in every bite. Originating in Gu County Town, Yanshi City, Luoyang, Henan Province, the Gu County Meat Sandwich is distinct from other local snacks like “Huoshao (baked wheat cake) with stuffing” or...
"Luoyang Peony Red" is primarily made from black tea, with peony petals as a secondary ingredient, organically blending the sweet fragrance of peony blossoms with the mellow richness of black tea. It combines the health benefits of peonies with the stomach-warming and skin-enhancing effects of black tea. The tea boasts a pleasant aroma, a clear golden liquor, a sweet and refreshing taste with a long-lasting aftertaste, and tender, soft, bright red leaves. It helps promote saliva production...
The carp is a renowned fish of the Yellow River. Since ancient times, there has been a saying: "Carp from Luoyang and bream from Yichuan are as precious as cattle and sheep." With tender meat, delicious flavor, and rich nutrition, it is famous both in China and abroad. "The Carp Leaps Through the Dragon Gate" is an exquisitely presented dish with auspicious symbolism. The cooked carp is served upright on the plate, lifelike as if it is about to leap. With green mountains in the background resembling a grand gate, the presentation is full of rustic charm...