Tanghe Cattle Industry Group Co., Ltd. is located in China’s renowned Nanyang Yellow Cattle Production Area. It is a modern, specialized beef production and processing enterprise integrating forage planting, yellow cattle fattening, slaughtering and cutting, as well as cooked meat processing. Its products include Qunfa brand spiced beef, spiced beef tripe, spiced beef brisket, spiced beef hooves, spiced beef tendons…
Boyang Slope Golden Pear is a specialty of Boyang Town, Fangcheng County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. The Boyang Slope Golden Pear boasts a beautiful appearance, round shape, golden color, smooth and delicate skin, bursting with honeyed juice, and a sweet and refreshing taste. Boyang is a major agricultural town that has developed three key branded industries in recent years: tobacco, vegetables, and golden pears, among which the Boyang Slope Golden Pear stands out as the most...
During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, Ma Yuliang (a Hui ethnic), who lived on Kaihuasi Street in Fangcheng County, was the first to create shaomai. Initially, it was not called shaomai but rather “cuozibao” (pinched pouch), as people felt the name was inelegant. Later, because its edges resembled nearly ripe wheat ears, it was renamed “shaomai.” Shaomai is a famous local snack in Fangcheng, enjoying a century-long reputation. Only two steamer baskets are made each year, with about 400 pieces per basket. …
Henan Wannxi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., based on the prescription "Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan" by Zhang Zhongjing, derived and refined it to produce the "Zhong Jing Brand" concentrated Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pills. One of the key herbs in this medicine, Cornus officinalis, is sourced from its best-quality producing area—Xiexia County located in the Funiu Mountains. Therefore, this herb...
Chinese kiwifruit, commonly known as “yangtao,” is a deciduous vine fruit tree. It is produced in counties such as Xi Xia, Neixiang, Nanzhao, and Tongbai within the Funiu Mountain and Tongbai Mountain areas of Nanyang. Chinese kiwifruit is rich in Vitamin C, D, fats, proteins, as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus, along with various amino acids essential to the human body. It is highly nutritious and serves as an excellent tonic for high-altitude, underwater, and mining workers, as well as for the elderly, weak, sick, disabled, and others. The seeds of kiwifruit have a high oil content and can be pressed into a drying oil for industrial use. Among these, the kiwifruit produced in Xi Xia is of even higher quality. Artificial cultivation has been developed here, and superior varieties such as 7951 and Huasheng No. 2 have been bred, earning praise from experts both in China and abroad. Xi Xia County has become a national commercial production base county for Chinese kiwifruit.
Cornus officinalis cultivation in Xixia is mainly concentrated in nine mountainous townships: Taipingzhen Township, Erlangping Township, Shuanglong Town, Junmaha River Township, Miping Town, Shijiehe Township, Sangping Town, Chenyangping Township, and Zhaigen Township. The annual output remains at around 1,600 tons. Historically, Cornus officinalis from Xixia has been renowned both domestically and internationally for its large bark, bright red color, thick flesh, authenticity, …
Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, a temple fair is held at Mount Xiaoding in Fangcheng County, Nanyang City. At the fair, a type of stone-carved “small stone monkey” is sold. Locally, it is commonly known as “hǎo shíhou” (a homophone meaning “good timing”), also referred to as “painted stone monkey.” People flock to the fair and eagerly buy these “hǎo shíhou” (where “shíhou” sounds like “stone monkey”), giving them to one another in the hope of bringing good fortune for themselves and their loved ones…
Radix Salviae Millettiae, commonly known as Blood Ginseng, is a variety of the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Salvia miltiorrhiza. It is renowned for its superior quality and remarkable therapeutic effects, as it is grown in Yuzhou (present-day Fangcheng County) in Nanyang. Fangcheng County lies on the boundary between the Tongbai and Funiu mountain ranges, the Huai River and Yangtze River basins, and the northern subtropical and southern warm temperate zones. Its unique geographical location...
Yang Qingxing Yimu Ointment is a renowned Taoist medicinal remedy from Sanxianshan Mountain, located about 5 kilometers north of Guangyang Town in Fangcheng. With a long history and esteemed reputation locally, it is now developed through decades of dedicated research by Yang Qingxing, the 24th-generation disciple of the Huashan Sect, and Mr. Yang Jinbo, a graduate of Zhang Zhongjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Utilizing the essence of China’s food-and-medicine dual-use herbs, the ointment incorporates ingredients such as polygonatum, Chinese yam, longan flesh, alpinia oxyphylla fruit, donkey-hide gelatin, jujube, and polygonatum sibiricum. It also includes hawthorn to aid digestion, angelica dahurica to relieve exterior symptoms, poria cocos for diuresis and dampness elimination, gorgon fruit for consolidation, cardamom for resolving dampness, and platycodon root for resolving phlegm and calming wheezing. Through traditional decoction methods combined with modern processing techniques, this organic therapeutic paste is created. It holistically regulates the body’s yin-yang and five elements, internal organs and meridians, qi, blood, and bodily fluids, thereby promoting the heart’s fire to nourish the spleen’s earth, the spleen’s earth to nourish the lung’s metal, the lung’s metal to nourish the kidney’s water, the kidney’s water to nourish the liver’s wood, and the liver’s wood to nourish the heart’s fire—significantly enhancing organ function and immunity. This product is suitable for conditions such as hyperlipidemia, high blood viscosity, hypertension, neuralgic headaches, vertigo, post-stroke hemiplegia sequelae, coronary heart disease, as well as women’s menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, breast diseases, infertility, pregnancy-related and postpartum conditions, premenstrual and postmenstrual syndromes, and menopausal syndrome. Long-term use can help eliminate spots and wrinkles, nourish kidneys and darken hair, and has inhibitory effects on gynecological tumors. Used externally, it can treat boils and abscesses.
Liuhe Township is located on the northeastern edge of the Nanyang Basin, covering an area of 139 square kilometers. Hills and ridges account for three-quarters of the township, providing ample space for papaya cultivation. The area features a subtropical semi-humid monsoon climate with abundant rainfall and sufficient sunlight throughout the year. Its unique mountain microclimate is highly suitable for papaya growth. Historical records indicate that...
Guangyang jujubes were listed as an imperial tribute in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, they were widely sold in the Jiangnan region. At that time, jujube merchants in Hankou advertised them as “First-Class Guangyang Jujubes from Jiuli Mountain,” making them famous across China. Guangyang jujubes are bright red, large in size, and delicate — they break easily when dropped. They are crisp, sweet, and have a lingering fragrant aftertaste, making them an excellent fresh fruit. According to tests by Henan Agricultural University, every 100 grams of fresh Guangyang jujubes contain sugar...
Fangcheng Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodles are a specialty of Fangcheng County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Lamb hand-pulled noodles are a famous and beloved snack in Henan. The origin of these noodles is Fangcheng in Nanyang, Henan, and Fangcheng-style noodles have gained widespread fame. These noodles are a traditional Han Chinese delicacy from Henan with a long history. They are a hearty dish that combines meat, vegetables, broth, and more...
Fangcheng Yudanshen is a specialty of Fangcheng County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. Yudanshen, commonly known as blood ginseng, is a type of the traditional Chinese medicinal herb Danshen. It is characterized by thick roots, a deep purple-red color, high quality, and excellent therapeutic effects. Fangcheng Danshen is a protected geographical indication product. Fangcheng was historically known as Yuzhou, located at the boundary between the northern subtropical and southern warm temperate zones, the Tongbai...
Pyrography, branded as "branding flowers," "scorching flowers," or "fire-pen painting," utilizes the principle of carbonization. By mastering temperature control techniques, artists apply either no pigment at all or primarily use branding with secondary color layering. They etch and scorch designs onto materials such as bamboo, wood, rice paper, and silk, blending Chinese and Western painting arts with pyrographic techniques. This creates an art form that is classic, exquisitely refined, and elegantly unique...
Made from naturally high-quality ox horns through meticulous carving. Horn carvings feature distinctive local ethnic characteristics. The water buffalo horns from Guangxi are of superior quality, with bright colors resembling jade and exceptional toughness that resists breaking. After processing, they can be as fine as a strand of hair and thinner than paper, with smooth surfaces and semi-translucent appearance. In terms of craftsmanship, traditional techniques such as round carving, relief carving, openwork, and inlaying are employed...
Dushan Jade is produced in Dushan Mountain near Nanyang City, Henan Province. It is also known as “Nanyang Jade” or “Henan Jade,” and is sometimes simply called “Du Jade.” Dushan is the nearest provincial-level forest park, national mining park, and tourist scenic area to Nanyang City. It is the source of Dushan Jade, one of China’s four famous types of jade. The park is located three kilometers north of downtown Nanyang and spans an area...
Nanyang horn carving is an ancient folk carving craft from Nanyang. The production mainly features artworks, practical items, and health care product series made from ox horns. The products are finely textured, naturally colored, exquisitely carved, and possess a magical and natural charm that gives a unique and refreshing impression. Carving techniques include flat relief carving, three-dimensional relief carving, through carving, and sunk carving…
Xixia chestnuts are a specialty of Xixia County in Nanyang City, Henan Province. Rich in starch, protein, fat, sugar, and vitamins, they are crisp and sweet when eaten fresh, and become soft and fragrant when roasted, steamed, or boiled. A famous dish, Chicken with Chestnuts, is made by stewing the chestnuts with chicken. Xixia County is located in the southwest of Henan Province, covering a total area of 3,454 square kilometers…
Xixia Yellow Rice Wine is a specialty of Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. The Shilongyan Yellow Rice Wine from Xixia County is renowned for its rich aroma, sweet taste, and mellow flavor. Passed down through generations of the Qiao family, it boasts a history of over 200 years. Before 1994, Shilongyan Yellow Rice Wine was mostly produced in small workshops and primarily...
Zhongjing Mushroom Sauce is a specialty of Xixia County in Nanyang City, Henan Province. With its rich savory aroma, delightful mushroom fragrance, chewy yet tender texture, and well-balanced flavor, it can be mixed with rice, used in stir-fries, or served as a dip. Convenient to carry and appetizing to eat, it’s an exceptional condiment for any meal. Zhongjing Grand Kitchen Co., Ltd. is located in Xixia County, Henan Province,…