Shanghe Old Tofu is exquisitely made, carefully prepared, and has a unique flavor, making it very popular among locals. Despite its name "Old Tofu," it is actually quite "tender." Just how tender is it? Snow-white and translucent, firm yet not crumbly—when you scoop a spoonful, it slides right down your throat, smooth and delicate, as light as air. That’s why in the past, those who sold Shanghe Old Tofu from village to village...
Dong Zhaoliang, the Party branch secretary of Laodong Village in Zhangfang Township, Shanghe County, said happily as he looked at the walnut orchard sprouting tender buds. According to him, the village currently has 110 mu of walnut trees, with nearly every household planting them, and he himself has planted over 7 mu. It is understood that the walnut planting area in Zhangfang Township has now reached 3,600 mu, covering…
Shanghe County is located in the northwest of Shandong Province, between 116°58′–117°26′ east longitude and 37°06′–37°32′ north latitude. It is under the jurisdiction of Jinan City and serves as the northern gateway to Jinan. To the east, it borders Huimin and Yangxin in Binzhou City, with highways leading directly to the Bohai Sea coast; to the west, it neighbors Linyi in Dezhou City, and is...
Milk Soup with Cattail Shoots is a signature dish from Jinan, made primarily with tender, snow-white, and delicately flavored cattail shoots harvested from Daming Lake in Jinan. It is cooked with moss vegetables, winter mushrooms, sliced ham, and enriched with creamy milk broth. This dish has long been hailed as Jinan’s premier soup course. Milk Soup with Cattail Shoots is one of Jinan’s traditional and famous delicacies and also a standout dish in the city's Spring Water Banquet...
Shanghe Roast Chicken features tender and delicious meat that is fragrant without being greasy, chewy yet not tough. The aroma alone is mouthwatering, and the aftertaste lingers pleasantly. It is a rare delicacy rich in collagen, low in fat, and beneficial for health and beauty—truly a standout dish of the Qilu region. Food type: Local cuisine Recommended venue: Shanghe County Grand Hotel Price: 50 yuan per serving…
Shanghe Black-Skin Winter Melon is a specialty of Shanghe County, Jinan City, Shandong Province. The black-skin winter melon has a greenish-white rind when young and turns black upon maturity, taking on a bullet-like shape. This variety is mid-to-late maturing. Under normal growth conditions, the first female flower typically appears on the 16th to 18th leaf, with subsequent female flowers emerging every two to three leaves. The young melon is greenish-white, while the mature one is black and shaped like…
Soaking Laba garlic is a traditional Han Chinese snack mainly popular in northern China, especially in the North China region, and is a customary food for the Laba Festival. The garlic is soaked on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. In fact, the ingredients are very simple—just vinegar and garlic cloves. The method is also extremely easy: peel the garlic cloves, place them in a sealed jar…
Longsang Temple Tribute Crisps were first created during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. Ingredients include refined flour, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, sesame oil, walnut kernels, peanuts, black sesame seeds, raisins, and more. They are crispy, fragrant, and delicious—suitable for all ages. …
White Bridge Town is the core and main production area of the 150,000-mu garlic planting base in Shanghe County. The town governs 81 administrative villages with a population of 50,000, and its dominant industry is garlic production. Currently, the town has a total of 70,000 mu of garlic fields, yielding 100,000 tons of garlic and 45,000 tons of garlic scapes annually. It is recognized as a national "One Village One Product" demonstration town, a provincial-level civilized town…
The varieties originate from countries such as Israel, the Netherlands, and the United States. Their product characteristics include large fruit size, thick flesh, individual fruit weight of 200–400g, up to a maximum of 500g, and flesh thickness of 5–7mm; the skin is smooth, brightly colored, and the shape is square; available in red, golden yellow, orange, purple, light purple, cream white…
Shahe Roast Meat was created by Li Zongxiang from Shahe Village, Shahe Township. Due to his outgoing personality, straightforward temper, fiery disposition, and loud voice—resembling that of a cannon—he earned the nickname “Big Cannon.” The smoked meat products he made came to be known as “Cannon Meat,” or “炮肉” in Chinese. The ingredients for Shahe Roast Meat are simmered over low heat in a rich, concentrated broth that has been aged over the years…
A delicate fragrance wafts from the pot, essence gathers into golden rolls. Delighting in this rare plant-based meat, tofu blossoms on Maiqiu Slope. Tofu skin is a traditional local delicacy, especially prized in Yudong Village, Yuhuangmiao Town. As thin as paper, tough as tendon strips, it boasts a rich color, delicious taste, and great value. Cold dishes made with tofu skin...
Main ingredient: Half a high-quality duck (about one kilogram) Ingredients: 100g fried tofu puffs, 100g dried beancurd sticks, 50g dried scallops, 25g mushrooms, 50g winter bamboo shoots, 100g Jinhua ham, 2kg milk broth Seasonings: 75g peanut oil, 15g chicken oil, 5g salt, 15g cooking wine, 7.5g MSG, 2…
The high-quality Yellow River white lotus roots produced in Huashan Town cover a planting area of 3,000 mu, mainly distributed across eight villages in Qianzhang, Beixin, and Bazizi subdistricts. The variety used is E’lian No. 5, introduced in 2001 from the Wuhan Lotus Research Institute, and irrigated with natural Yellow River water. The fertilizers applied are primarily organic, supplemented with small amounts of multi-element compound...
Tangwang Chinese Cabbage is one of the “Four Famous Vegetables of Jinan.” It is highly nutritious, rich in carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, dietary fiber, as well as protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. With its abundance of vitamins, eating Tangwang Chinese Cabbage can significantly benefit skin care and enhance beauty. …
Rich in nutrients, including carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, crude fiber, as well as protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and more. Nutritional value: Chinese cabbage is rich in vitamins, and eating more can significantly benefit skin care and beauty. The cellulose in Chinese cabbage not only...
Wontons are a beloved dish among many. Do you know how to make coriander-filled wontons? Today, we’ll show you the step-by-step process—take a look now! Ingredients: Lean pork — 3 liang (150g), Egg — 1, Wonton wrappers — 1 jin (500g) Seasonings: …
Embroidery is a unique gem in the garden of Chinese arts. With a long history dating back to the era of Yao and Shun over four thousand years ago, it has evolved into a craft with distinctive ethnic characteristics. Currently, China’s renowned embroidery styles include Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, Yue embroidery, Shu embroidery, and Lu embroidery. Lu embroidery is the general term for embroidery from Shandong, encompassing works from cities such as Jinan, Weifang, Yantai, and Qing…
Thanks to its unique geographical conditions, Xiying Town experiences significant day-night temperature variations in the mountains. The peaches grown here are high in sugar content, have a pure flavor, bright color, and are rich in various vitamins and amino acids, making them highly nutritious. They are an excellent fruit suitable for all ages. …
Originally from the mountainous areas of Licheng County, Shandong Province, it was selected from wild apricots in 1985 and subsequently widely promoted. This variety ripens in mid to late May in the Licheng region. The average fruit weighs 50 grams, with the largest reaching up to 70 grams. It is juicy, has fine-textured flesh, and boasts a sweet and fragrant taste. Both the skin and flesh are orange-yellow, and the pit separates easily from the flesh, making it a high-quality fruit. It is relatively resistant to storage and transportation. In recent years, it has been sold…