Xiawo Town in Zhanhua County, Shandong Province, is located in the western part of the county seat, with 103,000 mu of arable land. It is the birthplace, main production area, and the most important distribution hub of Zhanhua Winter Jujubes in China. The town currently has 84,000 mu of intensive Zhanhua Winter Jujube orchards, accounting for 83% of the total arable land. The town has developed a large industrial cluster integrating the cultivation, processing, sales, and…
The Zhanhua White Goat is a unique product cultivated by Zhanhua Lubin White Goat Breeding and Farming Co., Ltd. in Zhanhua, Shandong. The Ministry of Agriculture of China conducted a series of environmental assessments on the company and noted that the environment is pristine and suitable for natural grazing. Additionally, the goat has been certified as a pollution-free product by the Provincial Department of Agriculture, and the breeding base has been recognized by the Municipal Bureau of Animal Husbandry as a municipal-level standardized...
Shrimp paste, also known as shrimp cake, is a thick, sticky condiment made by fermenting various small fresh shrimp with salt and then grinding them into a fine paste. It can be produced in any coastal area of China where small shrimp are abundant. The largest producers are Binzhou in Shandong, Tangshan and Yangjiaogou in Hebei, as well as Zhejiang and Guangdong, with the production and processing period typically from May to October. Both Zhanhua and Wudi counties in Binzhou...
The seawater conditions near the coast of Zhanhua County in Shandong Province are highly suitable for the growth of Bohai hairy shrimp, resulting in high-quality Bohai hairy shrimp. The unique climate and seawater conditions in the Zhanhua area create a distinctive growing environment for Bohai hairy shrimp in the nearby waters. Using this type of Bohai hairy shrimp and applying the traditional shrimp skin production methods that have been passed down locally in Zhanhua for many years...
A local delicacy from Zhanhua. Made with locally caught overwintering shad, the fish is descaled, blanched in clear water, and then quickly stewed over high heat to bring out an exceptionally delicious flavor.…
Zhanhua’s specialty, purple alfalfa, is a traditionally cultivated local product. Known both in China and abroad for its sturdy stems, lush flowers and leaves, tender texture, high yield, and rich nutritional content, purple alfalfa has a long history. According to Li Shizhen’s *Compendium of Materia Medica*: “Alfalfa originally came from Dayuan (an ancient Central Asian region), and was brought back to China by the Han Dynasty envoy Zhang Qian. But now it can be found growing in fields everywhere.” Yangxin has a long history of cultivating alfalfa…
Ingredients/Seasonings: About 2500g live chicken, 5g each of dried mushrooms and star anise, 375g soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maltose, 12g each of cloves and longan, 2.5g each of cardamom, amomum villosum, and nutmeg, 1.5g angelica dahurica, 1g each of fennel and hawthorn, and an appropriate amount of ginger chunks. Production process: (1) Make a small cut under the chicken’s neck…
There are two types of potstickers: pan-fried and steamed. Among the pan-fried ones, there are both stuffed and unstuffed varieties. They are about twice the size of regular dumplings. The filling can be customized to your preference. Common options include pork (with celery, radish, etc.) or vegetarian fillings (such as cabbage and tofu, or a mix of vegetables). After being wrapped, they are placed one by one in a hot oiled pan...
Zhanhua Winter Jujube has a cultivation history of over 500 years. Each fruit weighs around 25 grams, with the largest reaching up to 37.3 grams, and features a glossy reddish-brown color. It is a late-maturing variety meant for fresh consumption, known for its exceptional quality—characterized by thin skin, crisp flesh, no pits or residue, tender juiciness, sweet and fragrant taste, and excellent mouthfeel. It contains all 18 essential amino acids required by the human body, as well as protein...
Zhanhua County in Binzhou City, Shandong Province, is located in the northern part of Shandong, at the lower reaches of the Yellow River and along the coast of the Bohai Sea. The annual average temperature is 12.1–13.1°C, the frost-free period lasts 185–194 days, the annual sunshine duration ranges from 2,609.4 to 2,761.1 hours, and the annual precipitation is between 550 and 650 mm. Most of the land belongs to the Yellow River...
Commonly known as flower clams, these are brackish water shellfish. They prefer to live in the fine sandy shallows near river estuaries and often move short distances with the tide. The clam meat is snow-white, tender, fragrant, and delicious, earning it the reputation of being the “best delicacy under heaven.” They are suitable for blanching, stewing, steaming, stir-frying, or using as stuffing. Zhanhua clams are also a valuable health food, known for balancing yin and yang, enriching qi and blood, nourishing essence, …
Jellyfish, also known as sea jellies, are marine coelenterates shaped like umbrellas. Their bodies are semi-transparent and appear white, bluish, or slightly yellow. Beneath the umbrella, their oral arms have many rod-like and thread-like tentacles covered with dense cnidocytes that can secrete venom. This venom paralyzes small prey on contact, making them easier to consume. Jellyfish are highly nutritious...
These steamed corn and soybean dumplings are made from cornmeal, soybean flour, sugar, and osmanthus blossom syrup. They have a golden color, a pagoda-like shape, and are small, delicate, sweet, and fragrant. Over 100 dumplings can be made from 500 grams of dough.…
The Bincheng rice-growing area is located on the southern bank of the Yellow River section that flows through Bincheng District, covering Xiaoying Subdistrict and Jiuzhen Town. It features a temperate monsoon climate with strong continental characteristics, distinct seasons, and fertile soil. The land conditions of the Yellow River alluvial plain and the improved production environment due to siltation from the Yellow River water make it particularly suitable for japonica rice cultivation. Xiaoying Rice is uniform in grain size, has minimal belly-white, …
The Matte Brand linen series produced by Shandong Yaguang Textile Group mainly includes high-end printed towel blankets, large-scraped-bottom printed bath towels, various types of beach towels, spiral scrap-cut bath towels, face towels, pure cotton raschel cotton blankets, and other product lines. These items feature novel designs, vivid and lifelike patterns, unique styles, soft and delicate textures, and are colorfast. They are exported to Japan, …
Jujubes are native to China, with a cultivation history of at least 3,000 years. The winter jujube is an important member of the jujube family. Literally, "winter jujube" would imply a jujube that ripens in winter. However, jujubes thrive in warmth. When the daily average temperature in autumn drops below 15°C, the trees begin to shed their leaves and prepare to enter dormancy for the winter. It is impossible for the fruit to remain on the tree until winter to ripen. In reality, the winter jujube simply ripens 20–30 days later than other jujube varieties. The term "winter jujube" generally refers to late-maturing varieties with a fruit growth period exceeding 120 days. Also known as "frozen jujube," "apple jujube," or "rock sugar jujube," the winter jujube is a unique and rare fruit in China. Historically, it was recorded as being produced only in Binzhou, Shandong. Renowned both domestically and internationally for its rich nutrition, excellent quality, and beautiful appearance, it enjoys the fame of "southern lychee, northern winter jujube." A standard fruit typically weighs around 15 grams, resembling an apple, hence earning the nickname "little apple." The fruit is bright red, with thin skin, crisp flesh, sweet fragrance, and rich nutrition, boasting a 95% edible rate. Scientific analysis shows that the winter jujube contains 19 essential amino acids for the human body, such as aspartic acid and threonine. Compared to other fruits, its vitamin C content is 70 times that of apples and 140 times that of pears, making its nutritional value the "crown of all fruits." It is hailed as the "king of fruits" and the "living vitamin pill." Additionally, it is rich in various trace elements and minerals, offering anti-cancer and cardiovascular disease prevention benefits. Highly favored by consumers, it is known as the "miracle fruit of the world." The First Winter Jujube Garden of China — Yanlaihong High-Tech Farm, is located on newly reclaimed land in Qianhuangtai Township, Binzhou City. In the late 1990s, after six years of arduous effort, comprehensive management and development were carried out on saline-alkali waterlogged land that had lain dormant for thousands of years. It has now been developed into a high-tech agricultural park spanning 6 kilometers from north to south, 2 kilometers from east to west, covering an area of 10,000 mu. The First Winter Jujube Garden of China is a key national agricultural development project and a standardized demonstration base of the National Agricultural Comprehensive Development Office. Currently, the park has 400,000 winter jujube trees and 100,000 ornamental trees. Its winter jujubes have obtained Grade A Green Food certification. There are 35 fish ponds and one reservoir with a capacity of 300,000 cubic meters within the park. The Binzhou Winter Jujube Research Institute is located here, alongside thousand-year-old trees with deep roots and lush foliage. A 1,000-ton cold storage facility ensures the supply of fresh produce through the cold chain. Its flagship product, Yanlaihong Winter Jujube, is sold in over 60 large and medium-sized cities across China, as well as in Southeast Asia and European and American markets, thanks to its exceptional quality and outstanding reputation. The park has evolved into a distinctive modern agricultural demonstration zone integrating scientific research, production, sightseeing, tourism, leisure fishing, and more. It is also the largest green winter jujube production base in China.
Pan Cake is a traditional delicacy of Binzhou, initially created in the late Qing Dynasty by a local vendor surnamed Xing from the western gate of Bincheng. Hence, it is also known as "Xing Family Pan Cake." With a history of over a hundred years passed down through several generations, it was recently designated as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Binzhou." The Xing Family Pan Cake is rectangular in shape. Known for its delicate preparation, it has a crispy yet soft texture, fragrant but not greasy, and boasts a delicious taste...
Binzhou Yellow River Knife Fish, shaped like a single-edged dagger, has a thick back and thin belly. Every year around mid-March in the lunar calendar, schools of knife fish gradually swim from the Yellow River estuary upstream against the current, passing through Dongying City and traveling to Dongping Lake to spawn and hatch. After the eggs hatch into fry, they then swim back down the Yellow River to the estuary, where they grow and...
Sesame crisp candy is a traditional folk snack from Binzhou and one of Shandong’s renowned local specialties. It is mainly found in Beijing, Tianjin, Zhejiang, and the Yellow River Delta. The best time to make sesame candy is during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Qingming Festival, making it an ideal gift for visiting relatives and friends. The candy is made using premium white sesame seeds and pure white cane sugar as the main ingredients, and is crafted by hand...
"Red Maple" is a winter jujube trademark registered in October 1998 by the Winter Jujube Development Co., Ltd. of Yuhua Group in Bincheng District. Its purpose is to implement a brand strategy and build a renowned agricultural product brand. Red Maple Winter Jujube is a rare and premium late-maturing fresh fruit produced in Binzhou, northern Shandong. It is a natural green food processed using purely physical preservation techniques. The fruit...