Anshang Big Cherries are a specialty of Anshang in Anqiu, Weifang, Shandong. The cultivation of Anshang Big Cherries has a long history. There are 22 premium varieties including Hongdeng, Lapins, Naton, Italian Early Red, Dazhi, 5–106, and 8–129, forming a well-balanced mix of early, mid, and late ripening periods as well as red, yellow, and purple hues, with a fruiting season lasting up to three…
Lianghe Garlic is a specialty of Anqiu, Weifang, Shandong Province. Known as “Lianghe Garlic” from Anqiu, it gets its name from Lianghe Village in Guanzhuang Town, Anqiu City. According to local chronicles, garlic cultivation in Lianghe Village began in the early Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of nearly 300 years. Lianghe Garlic comes in two varieties: red-skinned and white-skinned. Through long-term selective breeding, improved farming techniques, and fertile soil...
Stone Pile Flat Pear is a specialty of Anqiu, Weifang, Shandong. Stone Pile Flat Pear – Qinguanzhuang Fruit and Vegetable Association, Taoyuan, Shipi Town, Anqiu City, Registration No. 12900082, Pear…
Jingshi Stir-Fried Pork is a specialty dish from Jingshi Town, Anqiu City, Weifang, Shandong Province. It consists of pork stir-fried with cilantro—tender pork strips paired with crisp cilantro, creating an aromatic delight. Along with the town’s Golden Thread Noodles and Three-Layer Pancakes, it is known as one of the “Three Famous Dishes of Jingshi.” Authentic Jingshi Stir-Fried Pork comes in four varieties: cilantro stir-fried pork, leek stir-fried pork, garlic sprout stir-fried pork, and…
In the 1970s, Zhongtou Village in Shibuzi Town introduced high-quality strawberry varieties from Tai’an Forestry School and began cultivation. Since then, strawberries have taken root and flourished in Shibuzi Town, developing on a large scale and across multiple regions. Out of the town’s 50 villages, 35 now grow strawberries, covering an area of 15,000 mu. Varieties include Fengxiang, Allstar, Gore...
The Red Crown Honey Peach is cultivated in Huiqu Town, Anqiu City, Shandong Province, after years of selective breeding. Thanks to its favorable soil conditions and irrigation with spring water, the peaches grow large with a vibrant red hue, offering a sweet and delicious taste reminiscent of heavenly fruit—truly the king among peaches. They typically weigh between 200–400 grams, with the largest reaching up to 700 grams. The fruit is nearly round, with a slightly indented, flat top, a stem cavity, and a somewhat thick skin that can be easily peeled when fully ripe. The skin is bright red or purplish-red, giving it an eye-catching appearance. The flesh is a mix of white and red, fine-textured, fragrant, crisp, and sweet, with a clingstone pit. As a mid-season variety, it ripens in early to mid-July. It contains 16.1% soluble solids and 18.3mg/100g of Vitamin C, and is rich in various elements such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. A highly nutritious green food, it has a 96.5% edible rate and can be eaten fresh or processed into canned goods. The peach is also resistant to storage and transport—it can be kept in controlled-temperature storage for two months, or at room temperature indoors for 10–15 days without discoloration, actually improving in flavor, and has a long shelf life. Fruit experts have praised the Red Crown Honey Peach as an outstanding and rare variety in China, with the best ripening period, strongest storability, and superior quality. It has broad development potential, is in high market demand, and is a premium fruit. It is mainly sold to nearly 20 large and medium-sized cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Harbin, Hohhot, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Dalian, and is also exported to countries such as South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia, where it is very popular with consumers. Currently, Huabao Town in Anqiu City has established a 20,000-mu (approximately 1,333 hectares) Red Crown Honey Peach base, all of which have entered their peak fruit-bearing period, yielding a total annual production of 60 million kilograms.
Zhipan Roast Meat originated in the early years of the Ming Dynasty. In 1368, after founding the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang advised local officials to prioritize national recovery, saying: “The realm has just been stabilized, and the people’s resources are exhausted. It is like a fledgling bird whose feathers must not be plucked, or a newly planted tree whose roots must not be shaken. The priority is to ensure rest and recuperation.” Under these circumstances, Zhipan Roast Meat came into being...
As early as 1996, Shibuzi Town (An’shang) was named the “Hometown of Chinese Cherries.” In 2003, Shibuzi large cherries won the gold award at the first China (Heze) Forest Products Trade Fair, and in the same year, the large cherry base was awarded the title of “Demonstration Garden for Introducing New Foreign Cherry Varieties and Technologies” by the Shandong Provincial Government. Currently, the town…
The geographical indication protection area for Huiqu Wanghai Mountain Millet covers the entire administrative region of Huiqu Town, including 28 natural villages such as Dongxitou, Xiquan, Ajian, Nanjian, Beijian, Lijia Gou, Huolushan Qian, Nan Zhaojiagou, Huangshipanpo, Dongjiazhai, Mawan, Shunliuhe, Shihuiyaozi, Nijia Gou, Shijia Yu, Laopo, Fanjiazhuangzi, with a population of 18,000 and a total area of 98 square kilometers. The town has a total arable land area of 6,000 hectares, of which 1,100 hectares are planted with Huiqu Wanghai Mountain Millet. The geographical coordinates are between 118°56′—119°01′ east longitude and 36°12′—36°16′ north latitude, with an altitude ranging from 180 to 395 meters. The designated protected planting area is 1,100 hectares. Huiqu Town in Anqiu City is a traditional agricultural area with a long history of millet cultivation dating back to the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, over 1,100 years ago. It is known as the “Granary of Southeastern Shandong.” Especially in the Wanghai Mountain area to the southwest of the town, the millet produced here features plump grains, golden color, sticky and sweet texture, and a fragrant aroma. When cooked into porridge, it becomes thick and smooth without becoming mushy or hard again, offering an enticing fragrance and delicious taste. It is rich in protein, fat, starch, calcium, phosphorus, and various vitamins needed by the human body. It has health benefits such as strengthening the stomach and removing dampness, soothing the stomach and aiding sleep, nourishing kidney qi, clearing deficiency heat, and replenishing deficiencies. The crop is adaptable, drought-resistant, and thrives even in poor soil, demonstrating strong resilience and relatively stable and high yields. After variety improvement in 1951, the planting area of millet expanded rapidly, and currently, the spring millet planting area has reached 1,100 hectares.
A famous local dish from Anqiu, produced in Zhipan Village, Linwu Town, Anqiu. The main ingredients include pig’s head and offal such as intestines, stomach, trotters, heart, liver, and lungs. It uses a secret imperial recipe from the Ming Dynasty, incorporating over 20 types of traditional Chinese herbs, and is processed through multiple steps including washing, kneading, boiling, smoking, and roasting. With a history of over 600 years, it was designated as a “Famous Snack of Shandong” by the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce in 1997. During preparation, the meat is first lightly rubbed with fine salt several times, then placed in the original broth pot and boiled for about two hours with spices such as cardamom, sandalwood, cinnamon, star anise, and fennel wrapped in a cloth bag. The cooked meat is taken out and placed on a rack inside the pot, then smoked and roasted with sugar to finish. Zhipan Roast Meat has since expanded to include over ten varieties such as roast pork, beef, donkey meat, chicken, rabbit, and sausages. It is known for being rich yet not greasy, with a delicious smoky flavor.
Anhui specialty — Anshang Cherries, are a specialty of Anshang Town, Anqiu City, Shandong Province. Anshang cherries are large, brightly colored, and delicious. The town has a long history of cherry cultivation and enjoys widespread fame, historically known as the “First Spring Fruit” and one of the “Three Fresh Delicacies.” Specialty Culture: The terrain in Anshang Town is undulating, with…
Angoulianghe Garlic Shandong’s Guanzhuang Town in Anqiu City is home to 20 administrative villages, including Lianghe Village, Yujiahe Village, Majuling Village, Tiaohé Village, Xiaoquan Village, and Guanzhuang Village. The geographical coordinates are between 119°12′00″–119°13′00″ east longitude and 36°15′0…
Rizhao clams are considered a premium variety among shellfish and are renowned as the “King of Seafood.” In recent years, they have become one of the newly recognized “Four Famous Local Specialties” known both in China and abroad. The back edge of the clamshell is triangular, while the ventral edge is rounded, with both shells being equal in size. The shell surface is inflated, smooth, and covered with a layer of yellowish-brown, lacquer-like polish. Smaller individuals often display rich and varied shell patterns, which…
Rizhao black pottery is the most famous and typical pottery of the Longshan Culture, hailed by historians as a "treasure of primitive culture." Rizhao has a long history, and its pottery culture boasts a profound heritage. At the Longshan Culture site, dating back approximately 4,500 years, the unearthed relics were primarily pottery. The pottery mostly consists of sand-tempered ware with a dark, translucent surface and fine clay pottery that is jet-black and glossy...
Pancakes are a traditional folk food in Donggang with a long history and have long been a staple of rural households. Made from sweet potato flour, wheat flour, and cornmeal, the batter is stirred into a thick paste and cooked on a hot griddle. The pancakes are as thin as paper, with a slightly yellow hue, fine texture, sweet flavor, soft and palatable, and rich in nutrients. Especially those made with wheat flour, paired with tender...
The cherries from Songbai Township in Wulian County ripen as early as March, when peach and plum blossoms have yet to bloom, earning them the titles “The First Spring Fruit of Northern China” and “The Delicacy of the Human World.” Cherries also have excellent medicinal properties. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that cherries are sweet and warm in nature, affecting the spleen and liver meridians, and are effective in inducing perspiration to release rashes, dispelling wind-dampness, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. The *Supplementary Records of Famous Physicians*...
With a cultivation history of over a hundred years, Lanqin is produced in limited areas such as the Lanshan Tou Subdistrict. The plants generally grow to a height of 70 cm, with petioles about 1.2 cm in diameter and fresh weight per plant around 150 grams. Each plant has 9–10 petioles. Lanqin features small leaves, solid petioles, minimal fibrous core, and excellent texture. Whether stir-fried or served cold, it boasts a fragrant, crisp, and delicious taste…
Crafted with meticulous skill, Beiluo Small Pot Cakes have long been famous in regions such as Shandong and Jiangsu. Shaped like mushrooms and about the size of a plate, they feature a thin center and thick edges, with a “十” (cross) pressed into the middle—each cake can be divided into four sections. The surface is a deep reddish hue with a glossy sheen. Crispy on the outside, they are both fragrant and sweet, making them a convenient snack for travelers and a delicious gift for family and friends. …
A famous specialty of Rizhao, it is named “Beijing Winter Vegetable” because it was once sent to the capital for imperial consumption. Its main ingredient is high-quality heart of Chinese cabbage produced in Rizhao, which is sliced, sun-dried, and air-dried. The seasonings mainly include premium soy sauce and Shaoxing wine. Beijing Winter Vegetable features long, fine, and evenly cut strips, a brownish color, a rich and pleasant aroma, a delicious taste, and a unique appearance, color, and flavor. It can be stored year-round…
Apples were first introduced in the 1930s. By the early days of the People’s Republic of China, only three villages—including Dabuluo Village in Jufeng Town and Dazhaikuo Village in Yinjiahe—had sporadic cultivation. Between 1952 and 1955, with central government support for old revolutionary base areas, 130,000 fruit tree seedlings were transferred from Liaoning, marking the beginning of apple development. In 1956, under strong government advocacy, …