Ingredients: Glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, black sesame seeds, granulated sugar, lard
Big Shuitou Persimmons are a specialty of Dashuitou Village, Beiyang Town, Qi County, Hebi City, Henan Province. The persimmons from Dashuitou in Qi County belong to the Jingmian variety. Though not large in size, they are soft, delicate, crystal-clear, and a brilliant red. Dashuitou Village is located in a mountain valley two kilometers west of the Lutai Temple Scenic Area in Qi County. The persimmon trees grow along both banks of the river valley, stretching out one after another...
Youcheng Big Goose Pears are a specialty of Youcheng Village, Beiyang Town, Qi County, Hebi City, Henan Province. With a long history, these pears are large and uniform in size, rich in oil content, with a strong fragrance, sweet but not greasy. When cut open, their flesh is snow-white, and even after sitting overnight, the cut surface remains as fresh as when first sliced. When dried, the fresh pears retain a white color, making them highly popular among the public. In Youcheng Village, Beiyang Town, Qi County...
Yellow Millet from Qi River boasts a bright, golden-yellow hue and plump, round grains rich in calcium. It is stone-ground from pesticide-free millet grown in the mountainous regions of the county. According to the National Grain Testing Center, in addition to being high in starch, protein, fat, and soluble sugars, Qi River Yellow Millet also contains 18 essential amino acids required by the human body. As recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica...
Grown in the hilly regions of Qixian. The fruit is cylindrical with a narrower middle section, measuring 2.5–3 cm in length and weighing around 5 grams per fruit. The skin is reddish-brown, the flesh is yellowish-white, and the taste is sweet without being sour, with a sugar content of 58.4%. It has a sweet and crisp texture, a unique aroma, and is rich in nutrients…
Abundantly produced in the mountainous areas along both sides of the Qishui River in Qixian County and the western suburbs of the city. Also known as Ice Herb, it gets its name from the ice that forms near the base of its stems in winter. It is also called Blood-Breaking Herb or June Order. Its scientific name is Rabdosia rubescens, a plant of the Lamiaceae family, and the whole herb is used medicinally. Domestic medical experts have identified that Qishui Wintergreen Herb contains the highest levels of oridonin A and B among similar herbs nationwide…
The stone carving and engraving industry in Junxian boasts a long history and has produced many renowned masters. Skilled artisans have participated in the construction of famous buildings and scenic spots such as the Ming Tombs in Beijing, the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. The products include over 50 varieties such as memorial archways, lions, sheep, and steles, which are exported both domestically and internationally. Junxian stone carvings are a traditional Han Chinese carving craft with a long history...
Xunxian Wangqiao Tofu Skin is a specialty of Dongwangqiao Village and Xiwangqiao Village in Liyang Town, Xunxian County, Hebi City, Henan Province. Wangqiao Village has long been known as the "Hometown of Tofu." The tofu produced here is meticulously processed and finely made—white, tender, and pure in flavor, with just the right firmness. It holds its shape when boiled or stewed, doesn’t break when pan-fried, and becomes soft and fluffy when deep-fried. The tofu skin is thin yet chewy, making it perfect for cold dishes...
Junxian Yaotou Red Pears are a specialty of Shenyao Tou Village, Wangzhuang Township, Junxian County, Hebi City, Henan Province. Yaotou Red Pears have extremely high medicinal value. Among all pear varieties, "Yaotou Red Pears" are uniquely high-quality and are remarkably effective in treating illnesses such as typhoid fever, asthma, tracheitis, and the common cold. Stories of Yaotou Red Pears healing and saving lives are widely circulated among the people. …
Yixing Jiang Roast Chicken is a specialty dish from Xun County, Hebi City, Henan Province. It features an attractive appearance, vibrant skin color, unique flavor, tender yet not greasy meat, and bones that easily separate from the flesh—offering nourishing benefits. This renowned dish was created by Jiang Liancheng (also known as Lao Bi), a resident of South Street in Xun County, and has been passed down for over 200 years. According to the *Xun County Annals*...
Liyang Tribute Noodles are a specialty of Liyang Town, Xun County, Hebi City, Henan Province. These noodles are known for being heat-resistant without becoming mushy and for holding their texture even when reheated. Once cooked and scooped into a bowl, they not only have a smooth mouthfeel but are also exceptionally chewy. Originating in the Ming Dynasty, Liyang Tribute Noodles were mainly produced in family workshops. During that time, they were presented to the emperor by Wang Yue, the Minister of Rites in the Ming Dynasty...
Wu Zhuang Hele Noodles are a specialty snack from Wuzhuang Village, Wangzhuang Township, Xun County, Hebi City, Henan Province. A unique feature of Xun County’s hele noodles is the combination of buckwheat flour with millet flour and elm bark flour in specific proportions. The way hele noodles are made in Xun County: at a noodle stall, a wooden hele press is set up over a stove. The prepared dough is stuffed into the press’s holes...
Junxian Zi Mo is a specialty snack from Junxian County, Hebi City, Henan Province. Also known as Stone Bread (Shi Mo), it gets its name from being baked on cobblestones and has a history of over a thousand years. The bread is made from premium flour, mixed with oil, scallions, and other ingredients to form a flatbread, which is then topped with shredded meat and cooked on sizzling hot cobblestones...
Jiaochangying Village in Liyang Town, Xun County, Hebi City, Henan Province, is home to over 470 households and is widely known as the "hometown of yuanxiao." The yuanxiao from Jiaochangying features a pure white color with no impurities, a perfectly round shape, and a soft, tender texture with thin wrappers and generous fillings. It tastes sweet and melts in your mouth, offering a delicate fragrance. The filling is rich, soft, and smooth, with fine particles that dissolve instantly yet still provide a slight chew. The wrapper has a smooth, sticky, and elastic mouthfeel. In contrast, lower-quality yuanxiao tends to be coarse and lacks elasticity, with no distinct melt-in-the-mouth feel, often being overly sweet or greasy.
“Wangqiao” tofu and tofu skin are traditional specialties originating from Wangqiao Village, Liyang Town, Xun County. Wangqiao tofu is delicate in texture, pure in flavor, with just the right firmness — it doesn’t fall apart when stewed and turns soft and fluffy when pan-fried. Rich in plant-based protein and minerals such as calcium and magnesium, regular consumption helps improve brain function, stimulate appetite, soften blood vessels, and lower blood lipid levels. The tofu skin, which is skimmed off before the tofu is fully cooked…
In the history of Wangzhuang Township, Xun County, there was a saying: “The pear orchards of Yao Tou stretch for three li, their canopies densely woven, shading the sky and blocking out the sun.” Due to specific geographical conditions, Yao Tou Red Pears possess extremely high medicinal value. However, during the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of acres of pear orchards were destroyed under the slogan of “creating tens of thousands of acres of high-yield farmland.” In an effort to rescue the red pear tree species, the township…
Big Mill Radish gets its name from Dian Village in Xiaohe Township, Xun County, where it is produced. It is known for its large and elongated size (the largest can weigh up to 6 kilograms), green skin with thin rind, fine texture, abundant juice, a crispness similar to pears, and a refreshing taste. It is delicious both raw and cooked, and has long been praised as “Big Mill Radish rivals white pears.” Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, Big Mill Radish was also offered as a tribute. In recent years, …
A renowned specialty of Hebi and a famous dish across China, Junxian rice noodles have long enjoyed an outstanding reputation. With their delicate texture, crystal-clear appearance, and refreshing taste, they make an excellent choice for hotels, restaurants, family meals, and gifts for friends and relatives. …
It retains the ancient traditional production techniques, strictly following the seasonal climate changes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, brewed in harmony with nature. Containing 18 amino acids, it helps to invigorate blood circulation, relieve blood stasis, soothe muscles and meridians, warm the spleen and strengthen the stomach, eliminate swelling and relieve pain. It is an excellent gift for elders, a thoughtful present for friends, and a healthy tonic for preventing illness, promoting wellness, and prolonging life...
Qihe is the only unpolluted river in northern China to date. The Book of Songs records: “Gaze upon that Qi riverbank, where lush green bamboo sways” and “The Qi River flows gently, with cypress oars and pine boats; set forth on a journey to ease my woes.” The Qihe River earned its name for its crystal-clear, pure waters rich in minerals. Qihe Liquor is crafted by the people of Qihe, who inherit the legacy of their ancestors and unearth ancient brewing secrets...