Sticky Fire Cake is a unique product from Geng Chengshan on South Street in Jun County, dating back to the late Qing Dynasty. The cake is made with carefully selected glutinous millet and red dates. The millet must be round with a small black dot in the center, appearing yellowish-white—commonly known as "sun millet." The red dates are chosen for their thin skins, plump flesh, bright color, and freedom from insect damage. The resulting Sticky Fire Cake has a...
Wushi Peanut Snacks from Sixia Tou (Wu Family) is a family recipe passed down through generations of the Wu family in Sishangtou, Chengguan. The peanuts are clean, uniformly sized, bright in color, delicious in taste, and delightfully fragrant, crisp, and flaky. Their sales lead all competitors in the county and they are exported to cities such as Anyang, Xinxiang, Zhengzhou, and Kaifeng. In 1983, they were showcased at the Guangzhou Trade Fair and received high praise from both domestic and international merchants. …
According to historical records, as early as the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty, Xiaohé Chinese cabbage from Xunxian County was recommended by Wang Yue, Minister of War, and sent to the capital as a tribute, becoming a delicacy in the imperial court. Xiaohé Chinese cabbage is firm, robust, elegantly colored, and highly nutritious, earning the reputation of the “king of vegetables.” It is mainly grown in Cuibu, Wangwan, Shenwan, Liyuan, and other villages in Xiaohé Town, Xunxian County.
Laoshan Dairy Goats are one of the superior breeds of dairy goats in Shandong, renowned nationwide for their large size, high milk yield, and strong reproductive performance. They are mainly distributed in Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, and other areas. As a distinctly dairy-type breed, Laoshan Dairy Goats feature the “four longs”: long head, long neck, long legs, and long body. Their typical characteristics include full and…
Jimo Embroidered Lace During the late Qing Dynasty, manual crafts such as "small buttonhole lockstitch" (also known as pinch embroidery) and embroidery were widely practiced among the folk in Jimo. Rural women skillfully embroidered shoe uppers, pillowcases, bridal garments, and theatrical costumes in a rich variety of designs. In 1918, Lu Zhongxi, an artisan from Huangwa Village (now part of Yifengdian Town), introduced an Italian "handmade lace" pattern through a British merchant-operated De Ren Foreign Firm in Yantai...
Daze Mountain Grapes are primarily grown in the western foothills of Daze Mountain in the northern part of Pingdu City, covering an area of about 30 square miles, making it the largest grape-producing region in the province. Daze Mountain Town has been designated by the state as the “Hometown of Grapes.” There are over 100 varieties of Daze Mountain Grapes, mainly including Muscat, Rose Honey, Longan, and Red Heart, among others. In recent years, premium varieties such as Chardonnay and Riesling, which are used for winemaking, have also been cultivated. The grapes are large-clustered, plump, beautifully shaped, high in sugar content, and rich in aroma, making them one of Shandong Province’s renowned fruit products. It is said of Daze Mountain Grapes: “They look beautiful to the eye, do not drip when cut, taste sweeter than honey, and fill the mouth with a refreshing fragrance.” They are now sold throughout China and exported to countries and regions such as Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Fist Vegetable is a unique “mountain delicacy” found only in Mount Lao. Botanically, it belongs to the genus Pteridium of the Dennstaedtiaceae family in the fern division, and thrives on sunny mountain slopes, often growing in clusters. The young leaves are a tender green, and before they fully unfurl, they gather tightly at the top of the petiole, forming a shape resembling a fist — hence the name “Fist Vegetable.” In spring, farmers pick the vegetable, blanch it in boiling water, …
A signature brand of Cangkou Guotie Shop with over 40 years of history. Made primarily with seafood sourced from the nearby waters of Qingdao, these guotie are known for being crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, deliciously savory, and reasonably priced. The menu includes upscale options such as “Three-Treasure Guotie” made with premium ingredients like shark’s fin, sea cucumber, and abalone, as well as more affordable “Three-Delicacy Guotie” suitable for the average worker. There are…
Jimo Laojiu was known as "Laogan Zha" during the Qing Dynasty and is also referred to as "Huangjiu" (yellow wine). In 1932, there were over 500 Huangjiu workshops in Jimo, with an annual production of 500,000 kilograms. After the liberation of Jimo in 1949, the county government established the Jimo Huangjiu Distillery on the foundation of old breweries. To distinguish its product from Huangjiu produced in other regions, the...
Hawthorn trees are highly adaptable, easy to cultivate, with neat crowns, lush branches and leaves, and few pest or disease issues. Their flowers and fruits are delicate and attractive, making them excellent ornamental trees for roadside or garden greening. Laixi large hawthorn fruits are notably big, with diameters exceeding 2.5 cm and individual fruits weighing over 10 grams. The taste of Laixi hawthorn is exceptional,…
Laoshan Mineral Water contains abundant minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium, along with various trace nutrients. It is not only delicious but also has health-promoting and therapeutic benefits. (Qingdao)…
Hemp Slices are one of the traditional products of the private confectionery shop "Fuyuzhai" over 200 years ago. They are known for being fragrant, crispy, and sweet, and enjoy a high reputation throughout the province. (Jimo) Hemp Slices are a type of flaky pastry, a traditional product of the private confectionery shop "Fuyuzhai" in Jimo City...
Pan-fried buns, also known as oven buns, are a traditional and historic delicacy from Jimo. In 1985, they were listed as one of the region's famous foods by the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce. According to legend, in the early Ming Dynasty, three brothers surnamed Hu migrated from Luoyang, Henan Province, to settle south of Jimo City. While reclaiming land for farming, they also set up makeshift stalls on the sandy banks of the Moshui River in the county town to make and sell pan-fried buns...
Big Ou Bird Cages The craft of making bird cages in Da’ou Gecun Village, Qiji Town, dates back to the Ming Dynasty. Renowned for their intricate craftsmanship, elegant designs, superior quality, and unique artistic and collectible value, these bird cages have long enjoyed a prestigious reputation across China. During the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, Big Ou bird cages entered the Beijing market, where they were highly sought after by the city’s nobility and wealthy families, who competed to purchase them, …
The craftsmanship of ostrich egg crafts is exquisite, utilizing relief and openwork artistic techniques. Entirely handmade, each piece undergoes seventeen manual processing steps from material selection to completion. The finely crafted ostrich eggs are stunningly beautiful, featuring designs primarily of figures, landscapes, and the Chinese zodiac, with nearly thirty different products available. Ostrich eggs possess a...
"Shaomai" has a long history, dating back over two hundred years. Also known as "Shao Mai," it gets its name from its resemblance to the blossoms on the tip of a wheat stalk. Legend has it that in 1738, a Shanxi businessman named Wang opened the first shaomai shop outside Qianmen in Beijing. Later, Emperor Qianlong visited incognito, tasted the dish, and was amazed by such deliciousness in the world...
Ingredients: 300g small cucumbers, 150g chicken gizzards, 1 red chili pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, 10g ginger. Seasoning: 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce. Method: 1. Peel the garlic, remove the stems from the red chili pepper and wash it, then finely chop both; wash the ginger and slice it thinly. Trim the ends off the small cucumbers, cut them in half...
"Liuhuapo" taro is grown in Liuhuapo, at the foot of Zhushan Mountain in the development zone. The area produces high-quality taro thanks to its fertile soil and favorable climate. Liuhuapo taro has a pure, soft texture and is highly nutritious, rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin B complex, potassium, calcium, zinc, and other elements — particularly high in dietary fiber and potassium. …
Ingredients: 300g beef, 150g peas, half a carrot. Garnishes: 1 tsp chopped scallions, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp vinegar, appropriate amount of cornstarch. Method: 1. Wash the beef and cut into 1cm cubes; wash the carrot, peel, and cut into cubes the same size as the beef...
Longle Winter Jujube is abundantly produced in the Qingdao area of China’s Jiaodong Peninsula in Shandong Province, administratively belonging to Changle Town, Pingdu, Qingdao. It lies to the east of Daze Mountain, to the west of the Jiaolai River, to the south on the vast lands of Pingdu, and to the north against Laizhou in Yantai. The terrain is flat, with the Sancheng Highway running north-south through the region. It has a continental monsoon climate, with annual precipitation between 800–1400 mm and a frost-free period lasting 16…