The breeding of Angora rabbits in Weihai is mainly concentrated in Rushan City. Almost every village in Rushan raises Angora rabbits, but they are primarily distributed in the hilly areas in the central, northern, and western parts of the city, where the industry has reached a certain scale. Nearly every village has specialized households, and almost every town has specialized villages. Currently, the total number of Angora rabbits in the city reaches 1.998 million, with a wool production of 7…
Soak the clams in a basin of clean water for an hour; then scrub the shells clean with a brush; pry open the clams with a small knife and remove the internal organs and gills; place the softened vermicelli (soaked in warm water) on top of the clams; mince the garlic into a paste; heat oil in a pan, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then set aside; while still hot, evenly distribute the garlic oil over the vermicelli on each clam…
Rushan Thousand-Layer Cake, also known as Rushan Mini Oil Cake, is a common local homemade noodle dish. It features numerous thin layers that are soft yet not tough, offering a delicious taste that is fragrant and savory without being greasy—making it a favorite among most people. The preparation of Rushan Thousand-Layer Cake is not complicated: first, mix white flour with water, knead it well, and roll it into thin sheets. Then, prepare in advance…
The razor clams are boiled and then served with a sizzling oyster sauce and vinegar dressing. Seafood from Jiaozhou Bay…
Weihai is one of the birthplaces of tussah silk in the world. As early as the Han Dynasty, tussah silkworms were raised here. The practice of reeling tussah silk and weaving it into fabric has a history of over 1,000 years. The world-renowned “Ninghai Silk” originates from Rushan in Weihai. The sericulture and silk-reeling industry in Weihai is mainly concentrated in Rushan and Wendeng, forming a traditional local industry. Rushan and Wendeng are...
"Wang's" Kelp Noodles are developed by Weihai Dongyuan Food Co., Ltd. They are a green food product made entirely from 100% fresh, unpolluted kelp using advanced production equipment, with no additives. "Wang's" Kelp Noodles are high in iodine and easily absorbed by the human body, rich in calcium and other minerals…
Bartlett pears, also known as Yang pears, ripen around the Limit of Heat solar term. They are a renowned local specialty famous both at home and abroad. Mainly grown in the central-northern part of Rushan, the fruit turns yellowish-green when ripe, with fine, pulp-free, juicy, and sweet flesh that is refreshing to the taste. The Shangce Bartlett pears are the best of the lot, nationally renowned and known as "Ce pears." During the late Qing Dynasty, they were designated as tribute fruit. Currently, the cultivation...
A local delicacy from Wendeng and Rushan. Made separately with wheat flour and sweet potato flour, the wheat dough wraps the sweet potato dough, which is then rolled into thin sheets and cut into noodles, creating a pattern of two white layers sandwiching one black layer. Boiled and served with a savory seafood-based sauce.…
Oysters, also known as "oyster clams," are commonly referred to as "sea oysters" by locals in Rushan. They belong to the class Bivalvia and the family Ostreidae. Their shells are thick, hard, and often irregular in shape, including approximately round, triangular, oblong, and elongated forms. The lower shell (left valve) is larger and concave, attaching to surfaces, while the upper shell (right valve) is slightly smaller and flat, covering like a lid. Oysters prefer shallow sea areas…
Da Jiang (large ginger) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Zingiberaceae family, native to tropical regions such as China and India, and is now mainly distributed across Asia and Africa, with large cultivation areas in countries like China, Japan, India, and Malaysia. In China, da jiang is typically grown as an annual crop. Our city has a relatively short cultivation history of only about forty years. In the 1960s, …
Song Family Pig’s Trotters are made from carefully selected high-quality pig trotters, processed through over ten steps including washing, soaking, boiling, smoking, sterilization, and vacuum packaging, using twenty-two different seasonings. With a Korean flavor, they are fat-free, vacuum-packed, high-temperature sterilized, convenient to eat, safe, and eco-friendly. Pig’s trotters are a nutritious, high-protein…
Rushan is a nationally renowned major production area of "Yantai Apples." At the 2007 China Apple Annual Conference and Shaanxi Fruit Promotion Event, Rushan City was awarded the title of "Top 20 Apple Counties (Cities) in China" by the China Fruit Marketing Association, ranking 16th in the country. With relatively low elevation, abundant sunlight, ample rainfall, and fertile soil...
Stuffed and Braised Sea Cucumber is a dish from the Shandong Lu cuisine, often found on the tables of rural households. It is characterized by its beautiful presentation, tender and smooth texture, soft and refreshing mouthfeel, and a delicate balance of savory and salty flavors. It is suitable for most people. Main ingredients: 12 whole rehydrated sea cucumbers, 30g fresh shrimp paste, 50g shrimp brain, 100g minced fatty pork…
Rushan peanuts have a cultivation history of 200 years. Historical records indicate that in the summer of the 10th year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1805), a Fujian merchant named Zhuang Mutao brought a bag of "longevity fruit" (peanuts) as a birthday gift to Li Yisheng, the prefect returning home to visit his family (Li was from Fengcheng, Haiyang). Tasting their excellent flavor, Li instructed his family to plant them. That autumn...
Weihai wild sea cucumber is a specialty of the coastal areas in Weihai City, Shandong Province. Within 15 meters of the coastline in Weihai, the natural habitat for wild sea cucumbers includes rocky capes and bays, sandbar-lagoon systems, islands, and reefs. Weihai wild sea cucumber is a nationally protected product under the Agricultural Product Geographical Indication scheme. Weihai is located at the easternmost tip of the Shandong Peninsula and boasts nearly a thousand kilometers of...
Yuli Knife-Cut Noodles are a specialty of Yuli Town, Rushan City, Shandong Province. Knife-cut noodles are a common and ordinary dish—almost every household can make them and everyone eats them frequently—but those made in Yuli Town, Rushan City, have a unique flavor and are quite well-known both domestically and abroad. Yuli Town is located in the northwest of Rushan, about 18 kilometers from the city center, and is one of the larger market towns in the area...
【Weihai Xiaoguoguang Apples】 Weihai is located in the northeastern part of the Jiaodong Peninsula, featuring mainly hilly orchards where fruit trees enjoy good ventilation and sunlight, loose soil, mild climate, and high, well-drained terrain—ideal conditions for the growth and development of apples. Especially during summer and autumn, abundant sunlight and large diurnal temperature variations greatly contribute to the accumulation of sugar and coloration in the fruits. …
Rushan New Nature Strawberry Professional Cooperative Announcement Date: 2013. Rushan City is located at 37 degrees north latitude, within the internationally recognized optimal strawberry production belt. Thanks to its superior geographical and natural conditions, Rushan strawberries are renowned for their large size, well-shaped form, bright pink color, juicy flesh, sweet-and-sour taste, and pleasant aroma. The straw…
Yazi Town in Rushan County, Shandong Province, is located in the northwest of Rushan City, covering an area of 187.7 square kilometers. It governs 58 administrative villages with an agricultural population of 38,000. The town is nationally renowned for producing high-quality apples, primarily Fuji variety, along with others such as Hongjiangjun, Hongxing, Gala, and Xiaoguoguang. Known as the “Hometown of Fruit,” it is…
Rushan Wedding Cake is a uniquely flavored baked good renowned across Shandong. "Lift the bride, escort the bride, bowing and primping in front of the mirror. Lift the bridal box to reveal grand gifts — jewelry, fruit, and cakes piled high." This folk rhyme depicts scenes from traditional wedding celebrations. As times have changed, many old marriage customs have faded away, but the tradition of making and distributing “fruit cakes” during weddings…