Xiezi Radish is a specialty of Xiezi Village, Weizi Subdistrict, Changyi City, Weifang, Shandong Province. The green radish from Xiezi is renowned for its cool, crisp, tender texture and sweet, refreshing taste. It can be eaten raw or cooked, and also used to make fermented bean paste or pickled as a side dish. Changyi produces a variety of vegetables, among which Xiezi green radish is the most famous. Weizi Subdistrict’s Xiezi…
【Liutuan Silk】 Liutuan is located on the southern shore of the Laizhou Bay in the Bohai Sea and is a town in Changyi County, Shandong Province. Liutuan Silk gets its name from the thriving silk-weaving industry in the town of Liutuan. The history of silk weaving in Liutuan dates back over 400 years. During the Ming Dynasty, local residents in the Liutuan area began planting mulberry trees and raising silkworms along fields and ditches, spinning silk and weaving fabric. By the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the …
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Open ice-breaking season shad refers to the common Chinese pomfret found along the northern Shandong coast, but it's only called "open ice-breaking season shad" during the Yellow River’s ice breakup period. The first batch of Chinese pomfret caught in the Bohai Sea after the Lunar New Year is hauled in along with sea ice. Having just emerged from winter dormancy, these fish have barely eaten, resulting in thick, firm flesh with very little debris in the belly and no off-putting flavors. What makes them especially precious is...
Laizhou Bay Perch is a specialty of Laizhou Bay in Changyi City, Weifang, Shandong Province. It has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark. Laizhou Bay is one of the three major bays of the Bohai Sea. Due to sediment accumulation from rivers, the water depth does not exceed 10 meters. The coastline is a muddy type, and in addition to the constant inflow of silt from the Yellow River,...
The Changyi Swallowtail Crab has a hard carapace, with a bluish-yellow back and a smooth, glossy shell surface. Its body is thick and plump. The meat is delicate, firm, and elastic. The crab roe solidifies into a pomegranate-red color. The Changyi Swallowtail Crab has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) protection. The history of swallowtail crabs in Changyi City dates back a long time—dating as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period, there is the saying “Guan Zhong assisted the Duke of Qi, bringing prosperity to Qi through fishing and salt...”
Braised Pork Knuckle in Brown Sauce Braised Pork Knuckle in Brown Sauce is a historic and famous dish from the Weifang region. It is beloved for its tender texture, rich flavor, and not being greasy, as well as its high nutritional value. In 1997, it was recognized by the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce as a “Famous Shandong Snack.” Characteristics: Dark jujube-red color, tender and richly aromatic. Main ingredient: 750g white pork knuckle. Garnishes: 15g each of scallion sections and ginger slices…
In the Wei River, there lives a beautifully shaped and widely renowned "Four-Hole Weili Carp." The fish culture that has formed around the "Four-Hole Weili Carp" is as profound and far-reaching as the surging, meandering river. When speaking of the "Four-Hole Weili Carp," people naturally think of that ancient legend. It is said that after Zhuge Liang — excuse me, Liu Bowen — assisted Zhu Yuanzhang in founding the Ming Dynasty, he...
The Changle Wooden Fish Stone formed tens of millions to hundreds of millions of years ago and is rich in over ten elements including metasilicic acid, strontium, molybdenum, lithium, gallium, zinc, and selenium. It features iron-mud and iron-manganese secretions with hollow ringed structures, varying in shape and size. The exterior is mostly earthy brown, orange-yellow, or purplish-red, while the interior is often earthy yellow. The cavities may contain liquid or nuclei, appearing oval or powdery in form. When shaken, they produce a resonant sound, earning them the nickname “the singing stone.” The inner core of the Wooden Fish Stone is a nodular structure with ringed patterns, further divided into white, yellow, red, and purple hues. It was referred to by Li Shizhen as the “yellow seed within stone” capable of curing various ailments, and is recorded in the *Compendium of Materia Medica*. The text states that the Wooden Fish Stone is sweet in nature and non-toxic, effective against uterine bleeding, leukorrhea, diarrhea, numbness in limbs, hemorrhoids, and other conditions. It can regulate the internal organs, calm the five viscera, strengthen the large intestine, and treat lower-jiao disorders. Long-term consumption is believed to fortify bones, enhance resistance to cold and heat, prolong life, and is regarded as a treasure among medicinal stones.
Three-page Pancake The three-page pancake is a unique type of flatbread from Jingzhi Town in Anqiu. About 300 years ago, as the production of Jingzhi liquor flourished and more merchants came to the area, to cater to diverse tastes, the pancake-making technique gradually evolved. Eventually, it developed into a style where three layers are rolled together—each layer as thin as paper, soft as silk, with a perfect balance of crispness and tenderness, fragrant and delicious, and can be easily separated into three pages with a shake. Made with flour, cooking oil…
A famous local dish from Changle County, originating in Masong Village, Masong Town, Changle. With a history of over 200 years, it has remained popular through generations and never loses its appeal even with frequent consumption. In 1997, it was recognized as a “China Famous Snack” by the China Cuisine Association and a “Shandong Famous Snack” by the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce. Kneading the dough, letting it rest, and rolling and baking are the three main...
Sapphire is an exceptionally precious resource unique to our county, boasting the largest reserves in China, with a mining area spanning 360 square kilometers. Since its discovery and extraction in 1986, successive county Party committees and governments have prioritized the jewelry industry as a key sector. Billions of yuan have been invested to develop major bases such as the Gem City Grand World, Changle Jewelry Street, and the Wutu Town…
Ginger is an important economic crop and export commodity in China. For many years, variety selection has relied heavily on traditional cultivars, with very few new varieties introduced, resulting in stagnant yields under conventional cultivation practices. In 1996, the Dejie Ginger Research Institute in Changyi City discovered a mutant plant among the traditionally cultivated Changyi Ginger — the main local variety — which featured plump rhizomes and...
Changyi Weish River Silver Fish is a local delicacy of Changyi. This species of fish lives only in a very small area where the freshwater and seawater meet at the mouth of the northern part of the Weish River, resulting in very limited production. Moreover, they can only be caught during spring and autumn each year, so even locals in Changyi can’t enjoy them all the time. Changyi silver fish are as thin as chopsticks and as white as...
Changyi Old Dough Large Steamed Buns are a specialty of Changyi in Weifang, Shandong. Changyi, known as the "Hometown of Silk" and a historic city, sees rural households take out their stored fine grains each Spring Festival to steam large steamed buns for offerings and to entertain relatives and friends. Changyi Old Dough Large Steamed Buns, Changyi City Staple Food Association, 12929138, steamed buns…
Changyi strawberries are a specialty of Changyi, Weifang, Shandong. Changyi Strawberries Changyi Duchang Subdistrict Strawberry Planting Industry Association 12929137 Fresh strawberries…
Weifang imitation ancient bronze mainly replicates ancient bronze ware such as jue (wine cups), ding (tripod cauldrons), you (wine vessels), pans, incense burners, Buddha statues, and animals. The surface treatments of imitation ancient bronze include unearthed patina, aged patina, lacquered antique finish, mercury immersion, gold inlay with fine wire, and gilding. Replicas such as the "Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow" and the "Changxin Palace Lantern" are so lifelike that they have gained international acclaim (Weif…
Kites, anciently known as "paper kites" or also called "sparrowhawks," are a toy popular throughout Shandong, especially in Weifang. The origins of Weifang kites can be traced back to Mo Di, a great philosopher of the State of Lu, who made the first "wooden kite" over two thousand years ago. However, they truly began to flourish and reach the general public during the Ming Dynasty. By the Qing...
Cuijiazhuang in Dongchang County is located in the central part of Shandong Province, boasting a beautiful natural environment, fertile soil, and abundant agricultural resources. It has developed four key industries: forestry and fruit, vegetables, animal husbandry, and oil crops. The area features well-developed urban infrastructure and convenient transportation. Its favorable climate and soil have given rise to numerous strawberry farms, and in recent years, large areas of early-maturing...
Legend has it that High Cliff Fried Chicken originated in the late Yuan Dynasty, with its birthplace located in the Gaoya area of southern Changle. Tender roosters are slaughtered, cleaned, and cut into chunks about 2 cm in size. They are lightly marinated with scallion strips, ginger strips, salt, and other seasonings. The eggs are beaten with chopsticks, and each piece of chicken is evenly coated with flour before being rolled in the egg mixture. …