Flavor: Five-spice flavor Craft: Braised Ingredients: Main ingredient: Beef (hind leg) 500g Seasonings: Braising sauce 30g, green onion 5g, ginger 5g, five-spice powder 5g, salt 3g, caramel color 2g, sesame oil 5g Features: Bright red color, rich and savory taste, an excellent dish to accompany drinks. Preparation method: 1. Wash the beef, rinse off blood, and marinate with salt;
Legend has it that in the spring of one year during the Eastern Han Dynasty, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu went out hunting. Passing through Mangshan Mountain, he arrived at the banks of the Yellow River. Visiting an old haunt, he felt refreshed and invigorated. Suddenly, a red carp leaped out of the water, shining brilliantly in the sunlight. Overjoyed, Liu Xiu ordered it to be caught and taken back to the palace. The imperial chef, showing great creativity, cooked it together with goji berries, and named it Longevity Fish. After tasting it...
"Luoyang’s land is most suited for flowers, but the peony is truly extraordinary under heaven." Nowadays, about twenty kilometers southeast of Luoyang in Koudian Town, Yanshi City, another natural wonder stone—the Peony Stone—has been discovered. Its black stone is embedded with white or green stone flowers that closely resemble peonies, hence its name. Together with the famous Luoyang peonies, they create a stunning visual spectacle...
Granite rock formations account for approximately 9% of China’s land area, covering over 800,000 square kilometers. Especially in the southeastern regions, large areas are exposed with various types of granite, indicating abundant reserves. According to incomplete statistics, there are about 300 types of granite. Among them, those with better color patterns are listed as follows: ● Red series includes: Sichuan Red from Sichuan...
Yanshi Silver Sticks are white and glossy, with a dense texture and a crisp, refreshing taste. They are known to help relieve hangovers, refresh the mind, reduce greasiness, enhance flavor, and stimulate appetite. According to modern scientific analysis, Silver Sticks are rich in carbohydrates, phenols, vitamin C, crude protein, amino acids, organic acids, and other substances, offering unique therapeutic effects such as softening blood vessels, lowering blood lipids, and improving blood circulation.
Luoyang Water Banquet boasts a long history and has been renowned throughout the ages. For thousands of years, it has remained popular without decline. It is the first choice for banquets during weddings and funerals to entertain guests. The so-called "Water Banquet" has two meanings. First, it features a variety of soupy dishes, and second, dishes are served one after another in a continuous flow, like running water. Hence the name "Water Banquet." Originating from the folk, the Luoyang Water Banquet is a...
Fritillary bulb is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family, and its bulb is used medicinally. Wuyang Fritillary Bulb has been identified by domestic pharmaceutical experts as a new species within the Fritillaria genus of the Liliaceae family. It was publicly published in the *Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica* in 1985 and is a renowned local precious traditional Chinese medicinal material. Among fritillary bulbs, those that are white in color are considered the best...
Luoyang is renowned as the hometown of peonies, with many poems extolling their beauty passed down through the ages. The Tang Dynasty poet Liu Yuxi once wrote, “Of all the flowers, the peony alone deserves to be called the true beauty of our land; when it blooms, the capital is stirred.” By the Song Dynasty, the poet Li Zhengfeng’s line “Its royal hues intoxicate the morning, its heavenly fragrance dyes the night robes” further earned the peony the title “king of flowers with heavenly fragrance.”…
The “Wang Mazhi Scissors” produced by Luoyang Cutlery Factory are a traditional brand-name product of Luoyang, having been rated as a provincial high-quality product multiple times. There are currently over 60 varieties. They feature broad shoulders and thick blades, with evenly distributed steel, capable of cutting both soft and hard materials without retaining ash, curling edges, or chipping. Their stylish design makes them highly sought after and well-received by users. …
are one of the specialties of Luoyang, known for their large size, juicy flesh, and bright red color. Cherry trees have been common plants in imperial gardens since the Qin and Han dynasties, and their blossoms create a stunning sight in season. In the Beimang Cherry Valley of Luoyang, there are many excellent varieties.…
Yanshi grapes are well-shaped, with smooth, brightly colored skin, juicy and refreshing flesh that is crisp and aromatic. The fruit ripens fully from mid-July to early September, showcasing the variety’s inherent flavors. Through increased investment, technical guidance, variety improvement, green and pollution-free cultivation, and scientific standardized management...
Goushi Grapes are a specialty of Goushi Town, Yanshi City, Luoyang, Henan Province. The grapes from Goushi in Yanshi are well-known far and wide. These grapes are large, brightly colored, high in sugar content, and delicious, earning them the nickname “Rock Sugar Grapes.” They have been certified as pollution-free agricultural products by the Ministry of Agriculture. The soil in Goushi Town is fertile, with high potassium content (120 ppm), and enjoys ample sunlight...
Spicy Soup is a distinctive snack from Luoyang with a history of over a hundred years. Carefully prepared, it boasts a delicious taste, affordability, convenience, and is well-known in both urban and rural areas. It originated in the old city and can now be found all over the streets and alleys. …
The bronze ware industry in Luoyang has a long history, dating back to the Xia Dynasty and flourishing during the Western Zhou Dynasty. Since 1973, the Luoyang Arts and Crafts Research Institute and the Arts and Crafts Factory have replicated thousands of antique-style bronze artifacts, including the Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow, rhinoceros, Drunken Xié, square yi ritual vessel, chariot and horse figurines, human figurines, galloping horses, various wine vessels, knives, swords, and more. Luoyang…
Glutinous rice balls, also known as tangyuan or tangtuan, are traditional festive foods eaten during the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month. The glutinous rice balls produced by Luoyang’s He Sheng Zhan Food Factory stand out both within and beyond the province due to their premium ingredients and unique craftsmanship. He Sheng Zhan uses only pure glutinous rice (sticky rice) as the base, which is soaked in clean water for several days, then rinsed, drained, and ground into fine glutinous rice flour...
Shangji Beef Soup Shangji Beef Soup has been around for over 40 years. The beef soup comes in both sweet and savory versions. Its characteristics include tender meat and rich broth, with a full complement of cooking ingredients. Fried chili peppers and garlic are mashed together, which enhances the flavor remarkably. People in Luoyang love to have beef-soaked flatbread (niúpō mó) for breakfast. They either soak the flatbread in the soup at the eatery or buy the soup to take home for soaking. There are many who enjoy beef-soaked flatbread, …
Luoyang Bupan Soup has a history of over 120 years. Its founder, Liu Zhensheng, has passed down the recipe through four generations. Ingredients include mung bean flour, pepper, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, vinegar, wood ear fungus, cellophane noodles, kelp, dried shrimp, seaweed, leek, jinzhen (a type of preserved ingredient), and salt. It is known for its pure flavor, tangy and spicy taste, and rich yet non-greasy profile. The preparation involves lightly...
Zhang Family Wontons Zhang Family Wontons, also known as "Horse Hoof Street Wontons." The founder was Zhang Xu, and the dish has a history of 150 years. In 1920, the second-generation inheritor of Zhang Family Wontons, Zhang Kun, innovated and improved the ingredients and varieties. The main ingredients include wheat flour chicken, chicken blood, thin omelet, shrimp, soaked vermicelli, and pickled mustard tuber; while…
Yan Family Lamb Soup has been passed down through four generations, boasting a history of 1,500 years. The second-generation descendant, Yan Shunsheng, innovated the recipe by perfecting the seasoning blend, resulting in an even more delicious broth. Since then, Yan Family Lamb Soup has become famous across the cities and countryside of western Henan. The soup is characterized by the use of fresh lamb — meat that is butchered and used on the same day. The flavor is...
Yushuyuan Zhangji Roast Chicken is an up-and-coming brand among roast chicken vendors in Luoyang. It was founded by Zhang Xinzong. His son, Zhang Tielin, took over the business in 1962, continuing his father’s legacy. Zhangji Roast Chicken is now a renowned brand in Luoyang. In 1982, it was featured in reports by the Henan Daily, Market Daily, and Luoyang Daily. Main ingredients: cloves, …