The millet planting history in Qiaoshan Town dates back a long time, with high-quality millet cultivation covering an area of over 5,000 mu, producing more than 3.2 million jin of millet annually. The millet from Nanjian Village is the most representative. The protected area applied for this time by Qiaoshan Town spans seven communities, encompassing 46 villages, with a regional protected cultivation area of 335 hectares. The town…
Baical skullcap, also known as mountain tea root or native gold tea root, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria in the Lamiaceae family. It features thick, fleshy rhizomes, stiffly papery leaves that are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate in shape, and terminal racemes on stems and branches. The corolla is purple, purplish-red to blue, with flat filaments, a slender style, a ring-shaped disk, brown ovaries, and ovoid nutlets. The flowering...
Ju State steamed buns are one of the traditional delicacies of the people of Ju. During the Three Kingdoms period, when Zhuge Liang campaigned against Meng Huo, he “crossed the Lu River in May and ventured deep into the uncivilized land.” Due to the “dense miasma,” many soldiers fell ill. To improve the soldiers’ living conditions and build up their health, Zhuge Liang recalled his hometown dish, “Ju State steamed buns,” and ordered the soldiers to slaughter pigs and cattle. They minced the beef and pork...
Recommended Reason: The Efficacy of Ginkgo Nuts: Regulates lung qi, calms wheezing and coughs, reduces leukorrhea and cloudy urine, and reduces frequent urination. [Indications] Asthma, phlegm cough, leukorrhea, turbid urine, spermatorrhea, gonorrhea, frequent urination. The Functions of Ginkgo Nuts: 1. Delays aging. Since ginkgo nuts are rich in vitamin C, riboflavin, carotene, and more, they can resist...
【Coriander】 Commonly known as cilantro, it is beloved for its delicious taste and rich aroma. In the Yimeng Mountain area, it is an essential condiment for lamb hot pot, and locals often say, “No dish (coriander), no cooking.” Coriander adapts well to various soils and thrives in fertile, moist conditions. However, because it prefers cool weather, dislikes heat, and has seeds that are difficult to germinate...
【Chrysanthemum Heart Radish】 The Juxian Chrysanthemum Heart Radish gets its name from its bright red, chrysanthemum-like flesh. It is a small, fruit-like radish variety cultivated over time by local farmers, humorously referred to by locals as "beautiful inside." Major varieties include "Juxian Red Skin" and "Chrysanthemum Heart." The cultivation method of the Chrysanthemum Heart Radish…
Ju County Grapes The Ju County Grape Association Grapes are one of the oldest fruit tree species in the world. Fossilized grape plants have been found in Tertiary strata, indicating that they were already widespread across Europe, Asia, and Greenland at that time. Grapes are native to western Asia and are cultivated all over the world. Approximately 95% of the world's grapes are concentrated in the Northern Hemisphere...
Made with jellyfish head, cabbage leaves, dried chili peppers, coriander stems, salt, monosodium glutamate, and other ingredients. A watermelon is carved into a serving bowl. The jellyfish head is soaked in water to remove excess salt, then cut into pieces, while the cabbage leaves are torn into chunks. The wok is heated, the cabbage leaves are stir-fried until softened, then quickly stir-fried with blanched jellyfish head before being plated. It is served in the watermelon bowl. The dish offers a crisp texture from the jellyfish and a tender freshness from the cabbage. …
Made with fresh black fish slices, special vinegar, and clear broth, this soup not only has a deliciously spicy and sour flavor but also aids digestion.…
Taoxiu celery features emerald green leaves, yellow stems, hollow cores without fibers, a tender and crispy texture, delicious taste, and rich nutrition. With over a century of cultivation history, Taoxiu celery has gained fame in Rizhao and surrounding areas due to the region’s unique soil and water quality, which produce celery that is emerald green-leaved, yellow-stemmed, hollow, fiber-free, tender, crispy, flavorful, and highly nutritious. According to...
Taoluo has long been known as a “land of fish and rice,” and Taoluo rice has enjoyed widespread fame since ancient times. “It’s mainly due to the favorable environment and climatic conditions,” said Huang Zixiu. Located along riverbanks and in estuarine areas where rivers meet the sea, Taoluo’s soil is formed from river alluvium and marine sediments, rich in organic matter. The rice produced here is fine-textured and boasts a mellow, fragrant taste. As early as the 1970s…
Legend has it that during the time of Pangu creating the world, there was a Jiuding Mountain in the western part of Rizhao, stretching for dozens of miles. It is said that Jiuding Mountain originally had ten peaks, formed by ten small mountains resembling steamed buns arranged in a circle, with a bottomless abyss in the center. Inside the abyss were ten little dragons studying in a palace, learning the skills needed to become emperors. The ten little dragons because…
Approved by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, "Rizhao Blueberries" declared by Chentuan Town, Donggang District, Rizhao City, has been successfully registered as a National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark. In recent years, Chentuan Town in Donggang District has focused on cultivating the distinctive highlight of blueberry cultivation, establishing a development mechanism based on standardized land transfer, scaled enterprise growth, and standardized base production...
There is a dish called "Shijishé" (literally "Shi’s Tongue"), made from a type of marine shellfish known as "shāgé" (sand clam). This shellfish, neither a clam nor a mussel, has a thick, triangular fan shape, small and delicate, with a light yellow-brown shell that is slightly purple at the tip. When the shell is opened, a small piece of white meat pops out. Because the white meat that emerges when the shell is opened resembles a tiny tongue, it inevitably evokes many associations—hence the name "Shijishé."
Shrimp skin and Coelomactra antiquata produced in Liangcheng Town grow in the Haizhou Bay, located between Baima River Estuary and Liangcheng River at the mouth of the Yellow Sea. To the east lies the fish- and shrimp-rich Huangjiatang Bay. The water is pristine, the shallow seabed is flat and expansive, with a broad, thick sandy bottom — an ideal environment. This area is part of the “National Coelomactra antiquata Germplasm Resource Reserve” and the “Provincial Japanese Helmets Crab Germplasm Resource Reserve.” To the south is the Rizhao Seaside National Forest Park Reserve. The water quality and seawater standards exceed Class I national benchmarks. With its excellent environment and abundant food sources, it is a prime habitat for shrimp, crabs, shellfish, and more.
Raw silk is soft, smooth, and full in hand feel, with excellent tensile strength and elasticity. It has a gentle luster, strong moisture absorption, and is non-irritating to the human body. As a high-end textile material, it can be woven into various types of silk fabrics with different structures, used for clothing, home furnishings, handicrafts, decorations, and more. Raw silk also boasts a very high specific strength, outstanding electrical...
Made from a dough of wheat starch, cornstarch, lard, salt, and boiling water, stuffed with a savory three-delicacy filling and steamed, these dumplings are known for their crystal-clear appearance, smooth texture, and delicious taste. …
This is a famous dish from the coastal regions of Shandong, belonging to the Shandong cuisine. The egg slices are as white as lotus petals, smooth, tender and elastic; the shrimp are fresh and delicate, the pea sprouts are emerald green, creating vivid colors. The taste is mild and delicate.…
Rizhao Shiitake Mushrooms -- National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product of 2015…
Rizhao Oyster Mushrooms – 2015 National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product…