Yellow River Wudaokou Rice is produced in Jiuzhen Town, Bincheng District, Binzhou City, Shandong Province. The entire rice-growing area encompasses 25 natural villages, covering an area of 666.67 hectares, with an annual output of 6 million kilograms. Wudaokou Rice features uniform grains, minimal belly-white, rich nutrition, excellent color and taste, strong marketability, and is sold as far as Jiaodong and Jianghuai regions, as well as…
Binzhou jujube preserves from China are made primarily from fresh Binzhou jujubes, combined with high-quality white sugar, citric acid, and donkey-hide gelatin in a scientifically balanced formula that reduces the total sugar content by 65%, making them a low-sugar product. They retain a variety of trace elements and over ten types of amino acids naturally found in the jujubes, offering a sweet taste that is not cloying and a very pleasant texture. …
Jujube Rice Cake The locally grown Wudi jujubes are renowned far and wide. Jujube-based dishes made from these native jujubes are sweet yet not cloying, making them a beloved treat among many.…
Wudi Donkey, a local donkey breed in Shandong Province. Originally from the coastal counties of Binzhou and Dezhou in Shandong Province, centered around Wudi County, hence the name “Wudi Donkey,” also known as “Dezhou Donkey.” It is one of China’s large donkey breeds and an outstanding local variety. In 2006, it was included in the national list of protected local animal breeds. 2…
Wudi Shell Porcelain, also known as shell porcelain or sea porcelain, is a type of high-calcium porcelain produced in Wudi County, Shandong Province. Among daily-use ceramics, Wudi Shell Porcelain is a new variety, belonging to the internationally popular high-calcium soft porcelain series. Wudi County is the only place in the world where it is produced. On February 22, 2008, the General Administration of Quality Supervision...
The Bohai Black Cattle, also known as the "Wudi Zhadihu Black Cattle," is an outstanding cattle breed in the Huimin region. Its core production area is located in Wudi along the Bohai Sea, as well as neighboring counties such as Yangxin and Zhanhua. Its physical characteristics include: coat, hooves, and horns. The nose mirror is black and moist, with a low-set, broad body and a well-developed hindquarter, featuring a symmetrical build; the skin is dry and elastic,...
Shells are high-quality raw materials for producing white Portland cement and are also important for the development of the beverage processing industry. Wudi County boasts three world-rare shell sand mining belts, each stretching 56 kilometers, with a total geological reserve of 360 million tons and an annual increase of over 100,000 tons due to tidal action. This type of mineral sand is a rare global resource...
Alfalfa is renowned both in China and abroad for its sturdy stems, lush and abundant flowers, tender and high-yielding qualities, and rich nutritional content. According to Li Shizhen’s *Compendium of Materia Medica*, “Alfalfa originally came from Dayuan (an ancient Central Asian region), and was brought to China by the Han Dynasty envoy Zhang Qian. But now it grows everywhere in the fields.” Yangxin and Wudi have a long history of alfalfa cultivation, with large-scale planting dating back to the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty…
The Bohai Black Donkey is a large and high-quality breed of donkey in China, with Wudi County being its primary production area. Its main characteristics include: a tall and robust build, well-developed muscles, and a symmetrical, sturdy physique; a high-held head and neck, a straight and neat face, alert and upright ears, and large, expressive eyes; a prominent withers, high chest and croup, a straight back and loin, a slightly sloping rump, rounded rib bones, and a full belly...
Oysters, also known as oyster meat or sea snails, were historically called "lì gé" and are commonly referred to locally as "gé lí." They are a famous type of shellfish in China. Belonging to the phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia, order Anomalodesmata, family Ostreidae, and genus Ostrea, they inhabit shallow coastal mud and sand. The name "oyster" comes from the ancient belief that they are "purely male with no females, reproducing uniquely on their own." Oyster meat is delicious and highly nutritious...
Barracudas are nearshore, shallow-water fish that prefer to inhabit and feed in brackish water zones where rivers meet the sea. The estuaries of rivers such as the Zhangwei New River, Majia River, Dehui New River, Chao River, and Tao'er River along the coast of Wudi County provide ideal habitats for barracudas. As a result, barracudas are also a regional fish resource in Wudi County and the nearby coastal areas. Barracudas…
Produced by Shandong Biyundong Beverages Co., Ltd. Established in 1958, Shandong Biyundong Beverages Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shandong Xiwang Group Co., Ltd. It currently has total assets of 107 million yuan and is one of the larger-scale baijiu and mineral water producers in China. The Fan Gong series of baijiu uses carefully selected red sorghum, …
The swollen-thigh crab gets its name from the three raised bumps on its carapace and its spindle-like shape, resembling the weaving shuttles used in traditional folk weaving. The tidal flats and shallow seas around the Yellow River Estuary are home to a thriving variety of crabs, among which the swollen-thigh crab is the most famous. It is typically caught in spring and autumn. This crab is large, meaty, and delicious, and can be used to prepare a variety of renowned dishes, making it a prized seafood delicacy.…
Shuiwan paper-cutting originated 700 years ago during the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty, founded by ancestors of the Meng family from Qianmengqiao Village in Shuiwan Town. Passed down through generations, by the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Shuiwan paper-cutting had already gained fame across northern Shandong. Today, while inheriting traditional techniques, Shuiwan paper-cutting also incorporates features from various folk art forms such as Shanxi paper-cutting, Yu County paper-cutting, Fucheng paper-cutting, Shaanxi folk paper-cutting, magnetic paper-cutting, Chaoyang paper-cutting, and Shandong folk paper-cutting. Through continuous innovation, it has gradually developed a unique artistic style. Unlike traditional red-only paper-cutting, Shuiwan paper-cutting is distinctive for its use of multiple colors, with some works utilizing up to five colors. By employing multi-color layering and cutting, it not only overcomes the limitation that traditionally colored paper-cutting items must be connected, but also achieves a stronger sense of depth. Currently, Rongdetang Paper-cutting Art Creative Cultural Industry Park Co., Ltd. in Shuiwan Town has established an industrial collaboration with Qianmengqiao Village. Over 100 artisans from the village cut the designs provided by the company, generating an annual output value of more than 20 million yuan.
Brine shrimp, also known as saltwater brine shrimp, are a widely distributed small crustacean species that thrive in high-salinity environments. Taxonomically, they belong to the phylum Arthropoda, subphylum Crustacea, class Branchiopoda, subclass Sarsostraca, order Anostraca, and family Artemiidae. As an important bait organism, brine shrimp have long been widely valued. Brine...
Wangzi Island, also known as "Wangzi Dao" or "Wangzi Bao," is said to have gotten its name from a legend involving Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The local sole fish from Wangzi Island, scientifically named Cynoglossus semilaevis, is commonly referred to by local fishermen in Wudi County as "Tama" or "Tami." Known for its delicious taste and rich nutritional value, it has long been favored by consumers. According to veteran fishermen, the fame of Wangzi Island sole fish in our county...
Wudi Dashan Roast Chicken originated in Jieshi Mountain Town (formerly Dashan Town), Wudi County, Shandong Province. According to folklore, Dashan Roast Chicken has a history of over 300 years. It is said that Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty was particularly fond of chicken, and the imperial chefs in the palace constantly innovated their cooking techniques. To please him, a court official held a contest and gathered top local chefs...
Wei County Swimming Crab is a specialty of Wudi County, Binzhou City, Shandong Province. Also known as the three-spined swimming crab, it boasts delicious and tender meat, often hailed as “a seafood delicacy.” The local swimming crab, commonly referred to as “crab,” stands out among various seafood for its rich flavor and quality, earning the title of “a seafood marvel.” The crab is highly nutritious, with its meat...
Shejia Guozibing is a specialty from Shejiaxiang Township in Wudi County, Binzhou City, Shandong Province. Known for its delicious taste, affordability, and ease of preparation, Shejia Guozibing is highly popular among consumers, often attracting out-of-town merchants who come specifically to try it. The Shejia Guozibing from Shejiaxiang Village, Shejiaxiang Township, Wudi County, Shandong Province, is an intangible cultural heritage of Binzhou City, Shandong…
【Reed Curtain】A door curtain made from sorghum stalks (commonly known as reeds), which is white, smooth, simple, and elegant. It serves both as a practical and decorative item for households, as well as a high-end screen for large stages, and is particularly popular in the international market. Historically, it has been a customary practice among the people of Wudi to make reed curtains for personal use. In 197…