Laiyang Marble Laiyang boasts abundant marble resources, with currently confirmed total reserves of 160 million cubic meters. The main varieties include Laiyang Green, Laiyang Black, Bamboo Leaf Green, Starry Sky, Laiyang Red, Bean Skin, Black with White Flecks, and seventeen others in total. Among them, the high-quality Laiyang Green and Laiyang Black are unique in China…
【Stir-fried Yellow Chives with Sea Worms】A traditional famous dish from Fushan. Sea worms are a type of soft-bodied marine creature rich in protein, found only along the coast of Fushan. Resembling intestines in shape, they are transformed into a renowned drinking accompaniment through the careful craftsmanship of master chefs, earning high praise from diners across the country. The cooking method: first remove both ends of the sea worms, scrape out the innards, and cut them into one-and-a-half-inch segments,…
Fushan Roast Chicken is a specialty of Fushan District in Yantai City, Shandong Province. The chicken is tender and flavorful, with a high protein content that is easily digested and absorbed by the human body, offering nourishing and energy-boosting benefits. Fushan Roast Chicken is a traditional dish from Fushan District, Yantai, Shandong Province. The dish of roasted young chicken is said to have been widely popular among the local people during the Ming Dynasty...
【Fushan Bao Tou Chinese Cabbage】 Also known as Bao Tou Lian, it is an excellent variety cultivated by farmers in Fushan District, Yantai City, and has now become the representative variety of oval-shaped Chinese cabbage in China. This type of Chinese cabbage has dark green outer leaves, white heart leaves, a tightly packed core, thick leaf flesh, fine texture, minimal fiber, and a delicious taste. Its standout features are high yield, disease resistance, high percentage of marketable produce…
Also known as pulled noodles or long-pulled noodles. It is both a type of noodle and a traditional technique in noodle-making. Its origins are uncertain. Folklore suggests that because Fushan stretched noodles from Shandong are famous, there is a theory that they originated in Fushan. Pronounced "chēn miàn," these are noodles made by hand-pulling. The process involves complex techniques, including dough preparation, strand forming, and stretching...
Drawnwork is an embroidery craft that blends Chinese and Western techniques. It uses linen or cotton fabric as the base material. Based on the design of the pattern, certain warp or weft threads in the decorative sections are drawn out, and then the remaining threads are connected with needlework to form lace-like, openwork decorative patterns. Hence the name “drawnwork.” Historical artifacts such as temple and ancestral hall curtains, tablecloths, and parasols from the Sui and Tang dynasties…
Qu Shouying, a farmer from Wolong Village, Shuidao Town, Muping County, Shandong Province, became prosperous by running a family-run confectionery factory. The peanut crisp candy she produces is very popular. Production method: 1. Making the filling: Select high-quality peanuts and slowly roast them over low heat in a pot. Then rub off the red skins, winnow them clean, and grind them into a paste (called peanut filling), which is then stored in a vat for later use. The peanut filling made on the same day must be used that day; otherwise, it will spoil and affect product quality.
Haiyang City Embroidery Handicrafts Co., Ltd. is a state-level second-grade enterprise with fixed assets of 18.04 million yuan. It mainly produces hand-knitted products such as crochet, net lace, baibaili, and wool sweaters, as well as embroidery products including hand embroidery and machine embroidery, and craft garments. Its products are exported to over fifty countries and regions worldwide. Approved by the State Economic and Trade Commission, the company holds self-...
History: Vinegar-Pepper Fish gets its name from being cooked with live Yellow River carp, vinegar, pepper, and chicken broth. It was well-known in Jinan as early as the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. By the mid-Qing period, with the influx of many Shandong restaurants and chefs into Beijing, this dish made its appearance there. However, the ingredients were modified—Shandong used carp, while Beijing used mandarin fish. For nearly a hundred years, “Vinegar-Pepper Fish” has been...
(Originally named "Changyu Brandy") Origin: Yantai, Shandong, China Characteristics: Golden in color, crystal clear, elegant and mild Effects: Moderate regular consumption of this liquor can help withstand cold, refresh the spirit, relieve fatigue, aid digestion, treat colds and mild diarrhea, and prevent cholera...
The swan egg, scientifically known as the purple stone ark clam, is a type of marine bivalve and one of the prized seafood products along the coast of Yantai. It typically lives in areas with good water flow and coarse sandy or gravel seabeds. It is found in a narrow stretch of water between the "Little Elephant Island" behind Yangma Island in Muping and Yangma Island itself, covering an area of about 100 acres. As a cold-water bivalve, it has strong cold resistance. …
The "Fermented Vegetable" brand cucumber from Muping District is a "green" product that returns to nature. Produced by the Hongyuan Fruit and Vegetable Professional Cooperative in Muping District, Yantai City, using a "Four-in-One" farming model, these green vegetables mainly include varieties such as Fuji Crown No. 3, Youxiu No. 2, and Baiyuchun. The planting area spans 300 mu, and the production…
Many people, upon hearing the word "shabu" (hot pot), might think of traditional hot pot—nothing more than lamb, beef, seafood, or perhaps mountain mushrooms. But that’s not the case here. Traditional hot pot, à la carte dishes, and barbecue—all can be served together, all within sight. There’s the "grilled" food with a crispy outside and tender inside, the brightly colored "shabu,"...
The dish Marinated Pork Jelly from Yangma Island takes its name from the location and is a classic example of the island’s fishing village cuisine. With its exquisite preparation technique and unique texture, it stands out as a “rare gem” among Yantai’s marinated pork jellies. Regarding this dish, there was an interesting old tradition on Yangma Island: the recipe was “passed to daughters-in-law, not to daughters.” The reason? Passing it to a daughter-in-law meant she could cook it for her husband, but if passed to a daughter, it…
Mouping apples are a specialty of Mouping District in Yantai City, Shandong Province. They are large in size, have a well-shaped form, vibrant and glossy color, smooth and delicate skin, and a pleasantly sweet and sour taste. As one of the main production areas of "Yantai Apples," the annual yield exceeds 100,000 tons. Mouping in Yantai City, Shandong, enjoys a warm temperate East Asian monsoon continental climate, with no intense summer heat,…
Ninghai Brain Rice is a specialty snack from Ninghai Subdistrict, Muping District, Yantai City, Shandong Province. Created in 1927, Ninghai Brain Rice is renowned across Jiaodong for its delicate preparation and delicious taste, which is why the region has a folk saying: “Wendeng buns, Fushan noodles, and Brain Rice from Ninghai Zhou.”
Sea cucumber from Yangma Island is a specialty of Yangma Island in Muping District, Yantai City, Shandong Province. The island’s outer bay features deep waters with strong currents, an underwater landscape of rugged reefs and abundant seaweed, and minimal seasonal temperature fluctuations—conditions that are particularly ideal for the habitat of black spine sea cucumbers. The black spine sea cucumbers produced here are rich in nutrients and also have medicinal value. Black spine sea cucumbers belong to the phylum Echinodermata, class Holothuroidea, family Stichopodidae, …
【Muping Rabbit Fur】 Muping rabbit fur is snow-white and glossy, tough and resistant to acids and alkalis. It is especially known for being soft and long (over 1.7 inches in length), making it an excellent raw material for exporting processed rabbit hair yarn. This advantage once attracted numerous foreign merchants who placed excess orders through the Canton Fair. Muping County’s annual rabbit fur exports consistently exceeded 90,000 kilograms. …
Guanshui Town, located in Muping District, Yantai City, Shandong Province, lies about 30 kilometers southeast of downtown Yantai. It covers a total area of 228 square kilometers, governs 80 administrative villages, and has a population of 56,000. The Red Fuji apples produced in this town are renowned both domestically and internationally for their large size, bright color, delicious taste, smooth skin, and excellent storability. The apples from Muping are also highly nutritious...
Yantai Large Peanuts Yantai enjoys a mild climate, loose soil, and moderate rainfall—natural conditions that are exceptionally well-suited for growing large peanuts. In the mid-19th century, large peanuts were introduced to Yantai from abroad and quickly spread across the region. By the 1930s, they had been widely cultivated in most mountainous areas of the region, becoming a major cash crop in Yantai’s rural areas...