Linqu Big Cherries are a specialty of Linqu County in Weifang City, Shandong Province. The cherries produced here are large, brightly colored, thin-skinned, sweet, and juicy—truly excellent in color, aroma, taste, and appearance, making them a rare and precious fruit delicacy. Linqu Big Cherries have been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark. Linqu County in Shandong Province is located in the Yimeng Mountain area, characterized by an interlacing landscape of low mountains, hills, and plains, with an average…
Lingwu persimmon cakes are a specialty of Lingwu County in Weifang City, Shandong Province. The persimmon cakes produced in Lingwu are soft, sweet, and delicious, and for many years have captured the markets of Japan and South Korea with their unique natural flavor. Lingwu persimmon cakes have been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. In the western Qingshi Mountain area of Lingwu County, the hillsides are covered in golden hues, with persimmon trees heavy with fruit...
Yishan Chestnuts, Linqu County Yishan Town Fruit Industry Association 11803481 Chestnuts…
Salvia miltiorrhiza from Yishan, Daguan Village, Yishan Town, Linqu County, Salvia miltiorrhiza Association, 10880041, Salvia miltiorrhiza…
Qingzhou City is located precisely at the junction of the Taiyi Mountain Range and the alluvial plain of the Bohai Sea. The area features a landscape of “half hills and half lowlands,” crisscrossed with rivers and canals. Along the tens of kilometers of the Mi River, there are vast stretches of white sandy beaches. These sandy areas receive strong sunlight and high temperatures during the day, which promote photosynthesis in the melon leaves and generate abundant nutrients. At night, the cooler temperatures slow down the leaf respiration, helping to conserve those nutrients. This combination results in the unique taste of Qingzhou Silver Melon—first sweet, second fragrant, and third crisp. It is also the main reason why the melon has such a high sugar content.
The Locust Flower Banquet is a distinctive local delicacy in Linqu. Thanks to the vast area of locust forests within the county and their relatively long flowering period—especially in the Yishan Scenic Area, where the locust forest spans over 20,000 mu and, influenced by altitude and unique terrain, the blooming season lasts for more than a month—every May, the Yishan Scenic Area hosts a Locust Flower Festival and prepares an abundant...
The chickens in Yishan are mostly free-range on the mountains, feeding on various insects and other natural foods. They are purely green, healthy, pollution-free, and highly nutritious. Cooked with seasonings featuring the unique flavors of Yishan, the chicken boasts delicious, tender meat and a distinctive taste. Food Type: Shandong Cuisine Recommended Places: Linqiu Yishan Scenic Area, Yisheng Mountain Villa…
The ice-patterned stone inkstone is produced in Linqu County. The stone is purple with yellow ice patterns interspersed throughout. Fine cracks within the ice patterns are faintly visible. Many local inkstone enthusiasts refer to it as a "purple-gold stone inkstone," but it is actually quite different from the purple-gold stone inkstone inscribed by Mi Fu that was unearthed in 1973 at the site of the Yuan Dynasty capital. That particular inkstone features purple with silver specks. Therefore, Liu Ketang, a nationally renowned master of Lu-style inkstone craftsmanship...
A famous inkstone from Shandong. Turtle Stone is found in the stone gullies of Xinzhai, southeast of Linqu County. The Qing Dynasty *Linqu County Annals* state: “Turtle Stone is found in the stone gullies of Longyan Temple in Xinzhai. Naturally shaped like a turtle, when struck, the bottom and lid separate on their own. The stone is fine-textured and smooth, retaining ink for several days without drying out.” In earlier years, locals did pick stones to make inkstones, but the craft saw little development and production remained scarce. Turtle Stones are mostly flat and oval in shape…
"Whole Lamb Soup," commonly known as "Big Pot Lamb." It uses black goats over three years old from Qingshi Mountain in Linqu as the main ingredient. Before slaughter, the goats are only given water and no food to keep them fasting. After slaughter, the whole carcass is divided into 6–8 pieces, with the head, hooves, and main body meat put into the pot first, followed by the internal organs on top. An appropriate amount of mountain spring water and salt are added. Once the water boils, the meat is added, …
Wujingshan Persimmon is a specialty of Linqu County, Weifang City, Shandong Province. Wujing Town is located at the junction of the Yishan and Lushan mountain ranges, featuring a temperate continental monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 12.4°C, a frost-free period of 180 days, and an average annual rainfall of 709 mm. The town is renowned both within and beyond the county for its abundant production of high-quality dried and fresh fruits, earning the long-standing reputation of “Walnuts from Yaozhuang, Pears from Xianshi, Sweet Apricots from Tongyu in Nannan and Beibei, Frost-Dried Persimmon Cakes from Tianjing and Shiyu, and Pomegranate Skins (i.e., Hawthorns) from Shangxia Ping.” Wujingshan Persimmon, a berry fruit of the Ebenaceae family, has been cultivated locally for over two thousand years. It typically ripens around October, with fruits shaped like hearts or flat circles, and colors ranging from light orange-yellow to deep orange-red. The average weight of a single fruit is 230 grams, with the largest reaching up to 350 grams. When ripe, the fruit’s top is a vibrant deep red, the flesh is orange-red, firm, sweet, and refreshing, and it is extremely rich in nutrients. Testing shows that it contains Vitamin C ≥20.5mg/100g, soluble solids ≥22.0%, calcium ≥10.5mg/100g, iron ≥0.13g/100g, phosphorus ≥16.0mg/100g, with multiple nutritional components surpassing those of ordinary varieties. The product is mainly divided into sweet persimmons (also called “ripe persimmons”) and astringent persimmons. The former are ready to eat once ripe as they are naturally non-astringent, while the latter require artificial de-astringent treatment. Wujingshan Persimmons are often processed and sold as dried persimmon cakes, which are made by dehydrating the fruit. These cakes have a dry, chewy texture, a sweet taste, and can be stored for a long time without spoiling. They contain mannitol, sucrose, glucose, and sorbitol, and are known to help lower blood pressure, stop bleeding, clear heat, and moisten the intestines. Wujingshan Persimmon is a specialty of Wujing Town, Linqu County, Shandong Province. “Crisp, fragrant, and sweet, Wujing persimmons hang high.” Wujingshan Persimmon is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. Wujing Persimmon cakes, especially those from Tianjing, Shiyu, and Xianshi, were famous and, during the Ming and Qing dynasties, were tributed to the imperial court under the name “Qingzhou Prefecture Persimmon Cakes.” After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, export trade continued to expand. In October 2002, “Wujing Ox-Heart Persimmon Dried Cake” won a gold award at the Shandong International Forestry Products Expo. In 2014, the “Wujingshan Persimmon” application submitted by the Wujing Town Persimmon Cake Association of Linqu County passed the review of the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and expert evaluation, and was granted national geographical indication registration protection. The protected area spans 25,000 mu, covering 11 villages including Huayuanhe, Xianshi Village, Tianjing Village, Shiyu Village, and Taipinggu, with an annual production of 50,000 tons of persimmons and nearly 15,000 tons of persimmon cakes. The product enjoys a high reputation across the country and is exported to countries such as South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, where it is beloved by customers. Through e-commerce sales and cooperative purchasing, local incomes have increased by more than 70 million yuan.
Yimeng Mountain peanut oil is a specialty of Weifang City, Shandong Province. Shandong Yimeng Mountain Peanut Oil Co., Ltd. is an edible oil enterprise with nearly 20 years of experience. The company is located at the foot of the Yimeng Mountains and owns a 20,000-acre organic peanut planting base and a 100,000-acre ecological peanut base. Whether used for stir-frying, deep-frying, or other cooking purposes...
Golden Pigeon Mountain Millet is a specialty of Longgang Town, Linqu County, Weifang City, Shandong Province. It is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. Golden Pigeon Mountain is located near Mount Yi in Linqu County, central Shandong, at a relatively high elevation with good air circulation, large diurnal temperature variations, and no pollution—conditions that are highly conducive to cereal crop growth. There is a local saying: “Donggutang in the east and PanYang in the west cannot compare with...”
Shanwang Big Cherries are a specialty of Longgang Town, Linqu County, Weifang City, Shandong Province. They are a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. The proverb “Cherries are delicious but the trees are hard to grow; without hard work, the blossoms won’t bloom” is widely circulated among the people of Shanwang. Shanwang Big Cherries are hailed as the “diamonds of fruits” and “treasures among fruits.” Shanwang Big…
Qingzhou honey peaches are the best in the world, and their authentic origin is Wuli. Welcome to Wuli Town, Qingzhou City, Shandong Province, to taste the peaches. The Qingzhou honey peach from Shandong is a standout among hundreds of peach varieties. It is delicious, sweet, and crisp, and has been an imperial tribute since the Ming and Qing dynasties. Jia Sixie, a renowned agricultural scientist from the Northern Wei Dynasty, was from Qingzhou. In his book “Qi Min Yao Shu” (Essential Techniques for the Welfare of the People), he de…
Category: Agricultural Product Representative Region: Weifang The Qingzhou Honey Peach is one of the renowned fruit varieties in Qingzhou City. With a long cultivation history and numerous strains, it is known for being late-ripening, having fine-textured flesh, sweet taste, bright color, and good storability, and has been listed as a tribute in various dynasties. Qing...
Cloth toy "The Mouse Wedding" Weifang cloth toys are made from silk satin, velvet, and thread through cutting, sewing, appliqué, and painting techniques. They feature a wide range of themes, including lions, tigers, deer, horses, chickens, ducks, fish, insects, and more, showcasing strong folk art characteristics. The Qingzhou lace ensemble has been produced as decorative lace since the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods,…
Persimmons are bright orange-red, exquisitely round and smooth in shape, rich in nutrients, and deliciously sweet. They have been highly praised throughout history. Persimmons hold an important place in Qingzhou’s fruit production, consistently accounting for over one-third of the city’s total annual fruit yield. The cultivation of persimmon trees has a long history here, and the quality is top-notch. The persimmon cakes made from the local premium variety—Xiaoezi persimmons…
Whole scorpions, also known as scorpions or quanchong, are arthropods belonging to the Buthidae family. The complete body is about 6 centimeters long, with a shell-like surface and a flat, oval-shaped main body approximately 3 centimeters long and 1 centimeter wide. They are produced in places such as Qingzhou and Linqu. It is recorded: “Scorpions come from Qingzhou, and those that are small and firm are of the best quality.” During the Five Dynasties, Tang, and Song periods, Linqu was under…
Kāikǒu hawthorn is the finest variety among large hawthorns. According to the Annals of Qingzhou Prefecture, it has been cultivated for over 500 years. Kāikǒu hawthorn is one of the main fruit trees in the mountainous areas of Qingzhou. Its large fruit size, superior quality, and high yield rank it among the best in the province and also place it at the forefront nationally. The Kāikǒu hawthorn trees are robust…