One of the main local specialties of Lingbao City, it is named after the area around the former Wenxiang County. This lotus root boasts excellent color, aroma, and taste, and has a history of several hundred years. Its main characteristics are: fine and white flesh, very few lotus fibers, crispy and juicy texture, sweet and fragrant flavor, and a very refreshing taste. The "Wen lotus root" is notably different from ordinary lotus roots in that it "breaks without fibers clinging," unlike the usual "fibrous break." This type of lotus root…
Jujube is one of the specialties of Lingbao, with cultivation dating back to the Tang Dynasty. In 1914, it was exhibited as a famous product of Henan Province at the Panama International Exposition. By 1998, the city had 45,000 mu of jujube orchards, yielding an annual production of 5 million kilograms. Lingbao jujubes are of exceptional quality, characterized by their bright color, large size, thick flesh, small pits, and delicious taste…
Long pepper is mainly produced in Louxia Village, Yinzhuang Town, Lingbao County, and has long been known as the "spice of half the county." With a history of over 200 years, Lingbao long pepper boasts a bright, vibrant red color; it is highly pungent, rich in oil, with thick flesh and uniform size. Its spicy flavor is complemented by a strong aroma. In addition to being abundant in capsaicin and capsanthin, it also contains rich amounts of protein, fat, and minerals...
Lingbao boasts abundant resources of Chinese herbal medicines, with over 1,000 types in total. These include more than 860 plant-based herbs, over 120 animal-derived herbs, 10 mineral-based herbs, and 7 other types. The main varieties produced in large quantities are 16 types such as Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen), Forsythia suspensa (Lianqiao), Atractylodes lancea (Cangzhu), Ziziphus jujuba seed (Suanzaoren), Dioscorea nipponica (Chuanshanlong), and Scutellaria baicalensis (Huangqin). The city's annual production…
Lingbao apples are large, brightly colored, high in sugar, and richly aromatic. There are over 120 varieties, mainly including Xin Hongxing, Fuji, Green Banana, and Small Guoguang. Throughout the streets of Lingbao and in shops of all sizes, you can find fresh Lingbao apples and apple products. Lingbao apples are…
The fruit is as large as a duck egg, averaging 100–150 grams in weight, with the largest reaching up to 200 grams. The skin and flesh are orange-yellow, the texture is fine and resilient, fiber-free, juicy, and pleasantly sweet with a balanced acidity. The Imperial Concubine Apricot is grown in the sandy soil areas along the Yellow River in Lingbao City. Legend has it that Yang Yuhuan, the Imperial Concubine of the Tang Dynasty, spent her childhood in Lingbao. Though her complexion was fair...
The Eco-Origin Product Protection Certification is currently the highest-level recognition and protection for eco-origin products in China. Products that receive this certification enjoy priority in government procurement, exports, and other areas. To date, only 17 products in China have been granted this certification, spanning provinces such as Henan, Shandong, Heilongjiang, and Jiangsu, …
The Xin’an Guozhou Chengni Inkstone is a quintessential representation of China’s outstanding traditional culture. In ancient China, inkstones were also called “yan,” used for grinding pigments and ink, and were essential tools for calligraphy and painting. Over time, in addition to their functional role, master artisans across dynasties imbued inkstones with artistic life. Inkstones hold an important place in the history of Chinese civilization…
Lingbao walnuts are one of the Three Treasures of Lingbao (walnuts, jujubes, and apples), known for their rich nutrition and renowned both at home and abroad. The walnut, scientifically named Juglans, has deep roots, a large canopy, and is drought-resistant. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil rich in calcium. The tree flowers in April and May each year, and the fruits ripen around the “White Dew” period. The outer husk is fleshy…
The Lard Fat Pancake, also known as Lard Fat Baked Cake, is a famous local delicacy in Lingbao. It is flat and round in shape, with concentric spiral layers. The exterior is golden and shiny, and when bitten into, it reveals distinct, paper-thin layers that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich and fragrant aroma. The making of the Lard Fat Pancake is an intricate craft, with main ingredients including flour, pork back fat, refined cottonseed oil, salt, and alkaline powder. There are two ways to enjoy it,...
Jujubes are one of the specialties of Lingbao and have been cultivated there since the Tang Dynasty. In 1914, they were exhibited as a famous product of Henan Province at the Panama International Exposition. By 1998, the city had 45,000 mu of jujube orchards, with an annual yield of 5 million kilograms. Lingbao jujubes are of exceptional quality, characterized by their bright color, large size, thick flesh, small pits, …
Zhuyang walnuts are named after Zhuyang Town in Lingbao City where they are produced. Legend has it that during the Western Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian introduced walnuts to the Central Plains after his mission to the Western Regions and first planted them here, making them one of the staple food sources for local residents ever since. According to incomplete statistics, there are currently over 3,000 walnut trees aged over a hundred years in the town. Zhuyang is located at the junction of the Qinling and Funiu mountain ranges…
Lingbao Eucommia has a long cultivation history and was designated as a National Geographical Indication Protected Product in 2006. Currently, the Lingbao Eucommia base has expanded to over 50,000 acres, featuring Asia’s largest artificially cultivated high-quality Eucommia ecological park. Eucommia is a unique tree species in China, and its use as an external medicine also boasts a very long history in the country...
Guxian Yellow Peaches are a specialty of Guxian Town, Lingbao City, Sanmenxia, Henan Province. The yellow peaches from Guxian, Lingbao, have golden flesh that is fine and resilient. The yellow flesh is rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, iron, calcium, and various trace elements. In recent years, Guxian Town has consistently focused on developing distinctive agriculture as a key strategy to increase farmers’ income and accelerate the construction of new rural areas…
Lingbao Lamb Soup is a specialty dish from Lingbao City, Sanmenxia, Henan Province. This soup is rich but not greasy, fragrant without being gamey, spicy yet not harsh, fresh and invigorating with a long-lasting flavor. It is characterized by “tender meat, white broth, red chili, rich taste, aromatic soup, and crispy flatbread,” making it deeply loved by the public. Eating lamb in Lingbao is truly a...
“Lingbao Shiitake Mushrooms” are primarily cultivated using apple pruning wood chips as the main raw material, employing a semi-wild cultivation method. The resulting mushrooms are of premium quality, with a round and attractive shape, dense and firm flesh, a rich and pure aroma, and a light brown color that naturally cracks into a floral pattern. They have a tender texture and excellent taste, making them highly favored in the market. In recent years, our city has…
Broadknife Noodles are the most popular local delicacy in Lingbao City, with a history of over 200 years. The noodles are cut using a large knife that is three feet long and five inches wide, resembling a butcher’s cleaver. The dough is rolled out into a thin sheet over a foot wide, folded into more than ten layers, and then sliced into noodles with the broadknife. Depending on the cutting technique, Broadknife Noodles are divided into four varieties: fine noodles, as thin as strand noodles;...
Pinellia ternata, listed as a toxic plant in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database, is poisonous throughout its entire structure, with the tuber being especially toxic. Ingesting just 0.1–1.8g of the raw plant can cause poisoning. It strongly irritates the mouth, throat, and digestive tract mucosa; small amounts may cause numbness of the tongue and mouth, while larger doses lead to burning pain, swelling, loss of voice…
Introduction: Xinye, a historic city renowned from the Three Kingdoms period after Zhuge Liang set it ablaze, boasts a local delicacy rich in historical significance—Xinye Noodles in Slab Shape (also known as Zhang Fei Noodles). Celebrated for their refreshing taste, chewy texture, fragrant spiciness, and spicy aroma, these noodles are highly regarded in the surrounding regions.
When speaking of Nanyang’s jade carving, one must first mention the city’s treasured “jewel of the town”—Dushan Jade, one of China’s four famous types of jade. Named after Dushan Mountain in Nanyang City, Henan Province, it is also called simply Duyu. The Nanyang Basin boasts abundant high-quality jade resources, with a long history of mining, carving, and trading. It is widely renowned...