Apple Capital Yantai: Yantai is the earliest region in China to cultivate apples and also has the largest planting area and highest yield. Yantai apples are of superior variety and unique flavor, making them highly popular and known as the “queen” of the Jiaodong fruit family. Sweet, crisp, and nutritious, Yantai apples contain abundant...
According to *Records of the Grand Historian*, after unifying China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang made three eastern tours and climbed Zhifu Mountain three times, leaving behind many valuable historical records. The renowned Shandong dish "Stir-fried Leek with Sea Worm" originated right here on Zhifu Island. This dish evolved from the fishermen’s tradition of “long-lasting prosperity” and was gradually refined by chefs over generations. It has been passed down...
Remove the heads of the prawns, devein them, leaving the shells on, and rinse them clean with water. Heat lard in a wok, add the prawns, and deep-fry until they are half-cooked. Remove the prawns from the wok. Leave some oil in the wok, add chopped scallions and ginger to release their aroma, then add chicken stock, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, cooking wine, MSG, and the prawns. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove the prawns and pour the sauce over them...
Braised lotus root balls are one of the signature dishes of Yantai, known for their fragrant exterior, crispy interior, delicious taste, and light, soothing flavor. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that lotus root not only tastes good but also has medicinal value, offering significant health benefits when consumed. Interested visitors can try this dish at various restaurants across Yantai, with prices around 20 RMB per plate. …
A signature dish made with the local Yantai specialty “swan eggs.” The egg meat is combined with pork belly and tender toona sinensis leaves, resulting in a rich and aromatic flavor. …
A signature dish, crafted from Fourth Young Master’s family secret recipe, specially made for Little Rascal Monkey—hence the name. It has a savory-sweet soy flavor, with a delicate balance of umami, saltiness, and a hint of sweetness, deeply infused in every bite.…
Shandong specialty — Sanbian Wine is a subcategory of Chinese alcoholic beverages, classified as a compounded liquor. It is made using high-quality distilled spirits as the base, blended with herbs that are both medicinal and edible. Specialty Culture: “Yantai Sanbian Wine,” as the name suggests, is “Sanbian Wine” processed by manufacturers in the Yantai region…
The predecessor of the Changyu Group was the “Changyu Winemaking Company,” established in 1892 with an investment of three million taels of silver by the renowned patriotic overseas Chinese industrialist Zhang Bishi. It was China’s first enterprise to produce wine industrially. In 1892, the celebrated patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Zhang Bishi, driven by his dream of revitalizing the nation through industry...
Yantai Prawns Commonly known as prawns, they are also referred to as “big prawns,” “green prawns” (for females), or “yellow prawns” (for males). These are large, one-year life-cycle crustaceans. Male prawns average 155 mm in length and weigh between 30–40 grams; female prawns average 190 mm in length and weigh 75–80 grams. The maximum...
Yantai Thorny Sea Cucumber Yantai Bay Sea Cucumber—Thorny sea cucumber, named for the 4–6 rows of flesh spines on its back, is a premium variety among sea cucumbers and ranks first among the “Eight Delicacies of the Sea.” It was recognized as a famous-brand product at the “1999 China International Agricultural Expo”…
Yantai Big Cherries, renowned as the “First Spring Fruit of the North,” are celebrated for their luscious, glistening appearance, sweet and delicious taste, rich nutrition, and absence of pesticide residues. They are hailed as “treasures among fruits” and “the crown of fruits.”
Preparation Method: (1) Remove the meat from the joint bones of the chicken wings, exposing the joints; chop off the small wing at the large bend of the wing bone ring, trim the bone ring smoothly, but do not cut through the wing bone to prevent marrow from seeping out during heating, which could blacken the bone surface and affect appearance. Then cut off the root bone ring, keeping the chicken meat and wing bone still connected—do not sever it. Remove the fat skin from the chicken breast…
With a rich aroma and excellent flavor, the "Xiluojia" brand Iron-Handle Melon is a type of thin-skinned sweet melon. It is a local variety from Zhaoyuan City. According to the Zhaoyuan County Annals, this variety dates back to the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, boasting over 300 years of cultivation history. The melons are round in shape, with smooth skin, flat shoulders, and when ripe, their skin turns green…
Zhaoyuan is also a renowned health resort. The natural hot springs in Zhaoyuan reach temperatures as high as 97 degrees Celsius and contain over 20 types of minerals such as calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, and sulfur, as well as trace radioactive elements. These waters have been proven to be highly effective in treating various ailments including rheumatism, hypertension, arthritis, and dermatitis. There has even been an ancient saying about “evening baths in the hot springs.” A newly developed resort by the Bohai Sea has also opened...
Zhaoyuan is world-renowned for producing vermicelli and is the birthplace and main production area of "Longkou Vermicelli." With a processing history of over 300 years, it exports to more than 50 countries and regions, accounting for 80% of the national annual export volume, earning it the reputation as the "Hometown of Silver Threads." The "Longkou Vermicelli" produced in Zhaoyuan is known for its uniform and fine threads, smooth...
Zhaoyuan is renowned for its abundant gold resources, which are distributed throughout the city. The ore bodies are thick and the reserves are large, earning the city the title of “Golden City and Land of Abundance.” It is home to the largest state-owned, county-run, town-run, and village-run gold mines and smelting plants in China, and its gold production has consistently ranked first among all county-level cities nationwide. In 1996, the city’s gold output reached 360,000 taels…
The protected geographical area for "Kongtong Island Sea Cucumber" is the surrounding waters of the Kongtong Archipelago (including Kongtong Island, Danzi Island, Jia Island, Duoloding Island, Ma Island, Chai Island, Bietuo Island, Hao Island, Tougu Island, Ergu Island, Sangu Island, Daruyan Island, Dilixing Island, Beidouluan Island, and Nandouluan Island). This region boasts a uniquely favorable climate enviro…
Sea Worm The sea worm, scientifically known as Urechis unicinctus, is found in only small quantities along the coasts of Yantai and Penglai County. It is a long, cylindrical mollusk. For many years, it has been used solely as “bait.” It’s only in the past few decades that it has been used as an ingredient in cooking. A famous Yantai dish called “Leek and Sea Worm” is made with sea worm and first-harvest leeks…
Peach Blossom Shrimp Every year in late spring, one of the most prized and seasonal seafood delicacies is the Peach Blossom Shrimp. As the name suggests, it is harvested when peach blossoms are in full bloom. Though available for only a short period, it stands out among springtime seafood treats. With its tender flesh and delicious flavor, it leaves a wonderful impression and is another specialty among Yantai’s small seafood delights. Peach...
Jinling Millet, Zhaoyuan City Melon and Vegetable Association, 10043788, millet…