White wine. The flagship product of the Minquan Winery, made from high-quality grapes such as Riesling, Italian Riesling, White Wing, and White Feng. The wine has a clear, crystal-like body, fresh fruity aroma, and elegant bouquet. It was rated a National Famous Wine in 1979, won first place among similar national products in 1983 along with a National Silver Award, and secured another silver cup at the National Light Industry System...
Zhecheng chili peppers are a specialty of Zhecheng County in Shangqiu, Henan Province. The administrative region currently under the jurisdiction of Zhecheng County in Henan Province has the following geographical coordinates: 115°06′ to 115°32′ east longitude and 34°00′ to 34°15′ north latitude.…
Stir-fried Chicken from Anping is a specialty dish from Anping Town, Zhecheng County, Shangqiu City, Henan Province. The version made by Ding’s family in Anping is known for its rich broth, aromatic flavor, unique taste, tender texture, and a delightful mix of spiciness and fragrance. In 2000, it was recognized as a renowned local delicacy by the Shangqiu Municipal Government. Stir-fried Chicken originates from Anping Town in Zhecheng County and is a traditional local specialty, originally created by Ding’s family in Anping...
Zhecheng Chicken Claw Mahua Key Point: Named for its resemblance to chicken claws, Chicken Claw Mahua is a renowned specialty from Anpingji, located thirty-five li southwest of the county town. The finished product is tender yellow, glossy and translucent, crispy and fragrant with a uniquely delicious flavor. It won’t hurt the teeth of the elderly, can substitute for milk when feeding infants, and stimulates appetite and saliva production for patients. This type of mahua can be stored for a long time without…
is the flagship product of Linhe Group. Known for its six distinctive qualities — “clear liquor, fragrant upon opening, smooth on the palate, sweet going down, long-lasting aftertaste, and refreshing after drinking” — Linhe Tequ was honored as a Famous Liquor of Henan Province in 1979. In 1984, it was recognized as a High-Quality Liquor by the Ministry of Light Industry. It won the National Silver Award in 1988. In 1992, at the...
Using the inner layer of corn husks as raw material, artisans craft exquisitely made, lightweight, durable, stylish, simple yet elegant, universally appealing, and affordable daily necessities and decorative items. These include dainty tea coasters and children’s baskets, refined and attractive mesh bags and ceiling ornaments, ingeniously designed hanging chain links, and women’s handbags in a variety of colors and patterns…
The willow weaving products of Shangqiu originated in the Song Dynasty, hence the name Songzhou Willow Weaving. The willow branches here are slender, fine-textured, sturdy yet flexible. Once peeled, they are pure white in color, non-toxic, odorless, and extremely strong, making them suitable for crafting a variety of daily-use utensils. Before 1971, the main products woven were buckets, winnowing baskets, shoe baskets, willow hats, and flour baskets, used for personal needs or sold domestically...
is one of China’s traditional major export commodities. Shangqiu goat pelts are characterized by short white hair, fine and tender leather, uniform thickness, smooth and soft texture, multiple layers that do not break apart, good elasticity, high toughness, strong tensile strength, and easy dyeability. They uniquely feature a “yellow wax-like pelt” and a “toad-shaped” form, making them one of the finest goat pelts in the world…
A traditional specialty of Ningling County. This pear gets its name because a layer of golden fruit speckles grows around the stem, and the flesh becomes crisp and delicious right after the blossoms fall. This pear has been cultivated in Ningling County for over 600 years and was already an imperial tribute during the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty. According to records from 1999, the county’s pear orchards covered 16,900 mu, yielding 3…
The Linhe Daqu, Linhe Tequ, Linhe XO, and other series of products produced by Linhe Distillery are made using a fixed ratio of wheat, barley, and peas for fermentation starter, sorghum as the main ingredient, water drawn from ancient wells, and fermented in clay pits. The production follows traditional methods such as mixed steaming in the old five-vat system, low-temperature fermentation in the pit, long-term fermentation, returning fragrant mash to the pool, slow distillation, then quality-based liquor selection, blending by quality, and separate vat management…
Zhanggong Liquor is produced in Ningling, Henan. It uses high-quality locally grown wheat and sorghum as raw materials, with high-temperature and medium-temperature koji as saccharifying and fermenting agents. The mash is enriched with water from a pure ancient spring well, and undergoes solid-state fermentation. It is distilled using the traditional "old five-pot" mixed steaming method. The fermentation pits are cultivated with materials such as peanut cake, vegetable leaves, apples, and Daqu powder. The distillation is performed with controlled airflow, and the mash is fermented at low temperature in the pits at a slow pace, …
Minquan County is home to three medium-sized reservoirs—Linqi, Wutun, and Renzhuang—covering a total area of 47,000 mu. With excellent water quality and abundant natural bait, these reservoirs are highly suitable for aquaculture, especially river crabs. Minquan County is recognized as China’s “Hometown of River Crabs.” The crab farming here fully adopts healthy breeding practices such as “planting grass, protecting grass, releasing snails, stocking fish, polyculture, and fattening,” without...
Changling Peanuts are a specialty of Minquan County, Shangqiu City, Henan Province. The Changling Thick-Flavor Peanut Pods, Thick-Flavor Peanut Kernels, and Small Walnut-Flavored Peanut Kernels series of products caused a sensation upon their market launch, ushering in a new era of peanuts as a snack food. Henan Changling Food Co., Ltd. is a privately held joint-stock enterprise established in September 1995. …
Qiushui Lake crabs are a specialty of Minquan County in Shangqiu City, Henan Province. The Qiushui Lake crabs from Minquan are large, meaty, rich in golden roe, delicious, and highly nutritious. In 2009, Minquan was awarded the title of "Hometown of Chinese River Crabs" by the River Crab Branch of the China Fisheries Association. These crabs are beloved for their tender meat and high nutritional value...
The tribute twist crisps originated in Majia Village, Minquan County, Henan Province, and have been passed down for over two hundred years. The county annals record that during Emperor Qianlong’s southern tour, as he reached a ferry crossing on the Yellow River, a gust of fragrant wind wafted by. He noticed an elderly man at a roadside hut cooking twist crisps, the aroma filling the air, and expressed a desire to try them. A attendant presented some to the emperor, who found them deliciously crisp and flavorful, praising them and including them in the imperial menu. Upon hearing of this, local officials offered them as tribute, were rewarded, and the place was bestowed the honorary title of “...”
Produced in Ningling County. The stem of the pear is surrounded by a layer of golden fruit speckles, and it becomes crisp and delicious as soon as the blossoms fall, hence the name. It was an imperial tribute during the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty. This pear is golden in color, has a delicate skin, crisp flesh, sweet and juicy taste, and is free of residue when eaten (Shangqiu)…
is a product of the "Dayoufeng" Sauce Workshop in Shangqiu. This product boasts a rich aroma of five-spice crispy tofu, a delicious taste, well-balanced saltiness, a golden-yellow hue with a slight reddish tint, consistent color inside and out, a texture that is neither too soft nor too hard, and a fine consistency (Shangqiu)…
Small mill sesame oil is a traditional specialty product of Shangqiu, made from locally sourced premium sesame seeds using traditional techniques, resulting in a rich and authentic fragrance. Small oil mills can be found everywhere in Shangqiu, too numerous to count. Thanks to its high quality and affordable price, small mill sesame oil is highly favored by visitors from other regions. Locals also often choose it as a gift when conducting business or visiting relatives and friends...
Ning Embroidery, from the Northern Song Dynasty, was as renowned as Bian Embroidery. During the Tang and Song dynasties, there were handicrafts primarily featuring Song Embroidery. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, traditional embroidery techniques were rapidly restored and developed. Machine embroidery and hand embroidery were used in the mid-to-late 1950s to process export goods for the Tianjin port. In 1982, a embroidery factory was established in Chengguan Town, and throughout the entire...
Ningling Gangzi Steamed Bun is very famous, and many visitors to Ningling come specifically to try it. In the early years, there were quite a few families in Ningling selling Gangzi Steamed Buns, but the most renowned were those made by the Guan family. The Guan family’s version has been around for at least three generations. It was most famous during the 1960s and 1970s. The process of making Gangzi Steamed Buns is not complicated, but…