Tortoise Hill Inkstone, also known as "Crane Hill Stone," is found at the southern foot of Tortoise Hill in He Mountain Township, Ningyang County, Shandong Province. With extremely limited reserves and uneven distribution, it is well-suited for making inkstones. In 2006, Tortoise Hill Inkstone was included in the first batch of intangible cultural heritage of Tai'an City and was selected as an outstanding exhibit at the Shandong Provincial Cultural Industry Expo. According to the *Nine-Nine Inkstone Manual*...
Geshi jujubes are a specialty of Geshi Town, Ningyang County, Tai’an City, Shandong Province. With a long history of jujube cultivation, the town now has 80,000 mu of jujube orchards. The main varieties include Yuanhong, Changhong, Suanling, and Liuyuexian, yielding an annual production of 30 million kilograms. Recognized by the China Economic Forestry Association as the “Hometown of Famous, High-quality, and Special Economic Forests – Jujubes.” Geshi...
Geishi Yellow Pear is a specialty of Geishi Town, Ningyang County, Tai'an City, Shandong Province. Also known as Golden Pendant Pear, it gets its name from its golden color and pendant-like shape, and is a traditional local specialty. The Geishi Yellow Pear has thick skin, making it highly resistant to storage and transport. Its flesh is milky white, sweet, juicy, and aromatic. Currently, the cultivation area of Geishi Yellow Pear spans 20,000 mu, with a long...
Dongzhuang thin-skinned walnuts are a specialty of Dongzhuang Township, Ningyang County, Tai'an City, Shandong Province. The thin-skinned walnuts from Dongzhuang have a very thin shell and thick nutmeat, along with high nutritional and medicinal value. They are known to aid digestion, enrich blood, nourish lungs, and refresh the spirit. In recent years, as the price of thin-skinned walnuts has continued to rise, Dongzhuang Township has promptly seized this business opportunity and guided...
【Xujiaqiao Chinese Cabbage】 Abbreviated as "Qiaobai," Xujiaqiao Chinese Cabbage is produced by eight villages near Xujiaqiao in Sidian Township, Ningyang County, with the majority coming from Xujiaqiao itself. Located along the Guanghe River in the southwestern plains of Shandong, these eight villages enjoy fertile soil and sweet underground sandy water—conditions that have long earned their Chinese cabbage a great reputation. The cultivation of "Qiaobai"…
【Ningyang Mulberry Silkworm Cocoons】 Ningyang County is a key county in Shandong Province for the production of mulberry silkworm cocoons. The cocoons from Ningyang are of good color and large size, with over 80% being high-quality cocoons. The proper dryness rate of dried cocoons exceeds 95%, the average filament length per cocoon is 1094 meters, the unravelling rate is 75%, and the cocoon shell ratio is over 54%. Other technical indicators such as evenness and cleanliness also...
The Ningyang Xiangyin Small Cool Mats have a history of over a thousand years and were offered as tribute to the imperial court since the Song Dynasty. Even today, they remain a highly favored folk handicraft masterpiece. The weaving technique for these small cool mats is complex and meticulous, involving more than 30 processes, requiring as many as six or seven different tools alone. …
Ningyang Chinese Toon -- In 2015, it was listed as a nationally recognized specialty, high-quality, and new agricultural product. Tai'an Xintong Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. grows Chinese toon in strict compliance with the quality and safety requirements for pollution-free products. Production is organized according to product quality standards, and systems such as product quality traceability and inspection supervision have been established. The product fully meets the standards of pollution-free produce. Ning...
The Heshan stone was discovered as a new type of inkstone material in Shandong over the past 30 years based on clues from the historically transmitted *Jiǔjiǔ Inkstone Manual*. Inkstones made from this material are called “Heshan Stone Inkstones” or “Heshan Inkstones.” Lithologically, it is a brick-red microcrystalline limestone containing powdered ferruginous argillaceous material, found in the Heshan and Guishan areas in the northwest of Ningyang County...
The culture and wine etiquette of the Ningyang "Four-Eight" Banquet have a history of over a thousand years and are treasures of China’s outstanding culinary heritage. With the changes of history and the development of society, the Ningyang "Four-Eight" Banquet and its associated wine rituals have continuously evolved and been refined, continuing to this day as a distinctive local folk custom. It is one of the...
Zhongzhuang tofu skin has a long history. Made from premium soybeans and pure natural spring water using traditional craftsmanship, it is as thin as parchment paper, refreshing and chewy, with a unique taste. It is convenient to eat, highly nutritious, and a famous local delicacy of Dongzhuang. The product contains no additives, features a distinctive production technique, and boasts a rich aroma. It is considered one of the best foods for preventing diseases such as cancer and hypertension...
Bianyuan Town in Feicheng City is located in the “Wenyang Fields,” an area known for its fertile soil, abundant water resources, and clean environment. According to monitoring by the National Environmental Protection Agency, 90,000 mu of arable land in the town meet the conditions for organic vegetable cultivation. In 1997, it established the country’s first 2,000-mu organic vegetable production base certified by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (OCIA). Currently…
Feicheng City has leveraged its advantages in peach wood resources and cultural characteristics by prioritizing the development of the peach wood industry. Through a model of government guidance and enterprise operation, the city has gradually transformed its peach wood resource advantages into economic and industrial strengths. Especially since last year, the peach wood industry has been identified as one of the eight key industrial clusters to be vigorously promoted. Continuous efforts have been made, achieving breakthrough development in the peach wood industry and paving a successful path in the development of tourism commodities. Currently, there are over 150 peach wood production and sales enterprises in Feicheng City, more than 600 national chain sales enterprises, nearly 30,000 employees, and an annual sales revenue of nearly 600 million yuan.
Kongzhuang Rice Sheets, renowned for their excellence in “purity, color, and texture,” are a long-standing traditional local delicacy. They are famous for their transparent color, refreshing taste, delicious flavor, and rich nutrition. These sheets are convenient to eat and can be preserved for a long time without spoiling. Rich in protein and carbohydrates, they also offer benefits such as clearing heat and detoxifying the body. …
The "Jade Green" Brand Chinese Cabbage is produced in Wangzhuang Town, Feicheng City. The town boasts a favorable agricultural ecological environment, far from factories and mines, with no pollution from waste gas, waste water, or solid waste. The land is fertile and well-irrigated. During the production process, strict management is carried out in accordance with the requirements for pollution-free agricultural products. The resulting Chinese cabbage features large, tightly packed heads with thin, fine leaves,...
"Golden Bell" Brand Potatoes "Golden Bell" Brand Potatoes are produced in Wangzhuang Town, Feicheng City. The product features large, uniformly shaped, oblong tubers with smooth, light yellow skin and pale yellow flesh that is crisp and tender. They are delicious when used in cooking, boiled, or grilled, making them ideal for processing into french fries and potato chips, as well as highly suitable for export. The agricultural ecology of Wangzhuang Town...
Daxinzhuang dog meat is a specialty of Daxinzhuang Village, Anlintai Town, Feicheng City, Tai’an, Shandong Province. With a long history, Daxinzhuang dog meat originated during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty. Known for its unique processing method, dark reddish-brown color, and rich meaty aroma, it has become a traditional regional snack in the province. The “Daxinzhuang” brand trademark has now been registered. Dog meat is low in fat, high in protein, and contains...
Xiantao Cuttlefish Roe is created by Zhang Lixin at Feicheng Golden Cup Hotel. In 2000, it was named one of the Famous Dishes of Mount Tai. This dish boasts a rich peach aroma and innovative presentation. The main ingredients include 400 grams of cuttlefish roe, 200 grams of Feicheng Buddha peaches, 50 grams of carrots, salad oil, southern wine, monosodium glutamate, salt, sesame oil, cornstarch, scallions, ginger...
The Su Family Stone Carvings have a history of over a hundred years. Through generations of artisans in the Su family, a set of stone carving techniques has been developed and continuously refined, with products being sold to surrounding counties and districts such as Yanzhou, Wenshang, and Feicheng. The Su Family Stone Carvings skillfully utilize the natural textures of the stones and employ hollow-carving methods to create...
The Dabaiji Dragon Lantern has a history of over a hundred years and enjoys a long-standing reputation both domestically and internationally. It integrates the crafts of carpentry, paper mache, weaving, painting, and paper-cutting, and can be described as “large, exquisite, and dynamic.” The lantern is about one meter in diameter, with nine lights placed inside the dragon body. The body is wrapped in white cloth, then painted with scales and other details, seamlessly integrating with the dragon head and tail to create a vivid, lifelike appearance. The dragon lantern performance includes acts such as “Dragon Coiling Around the Pillar,” “Dragon Turning Over,” “Window Flower,” and “Dragon Seizing the Pearl,” among which “Dragon Turning Over” is the most spectacular. Eleven performers roll in succession while the dragon body moves up and down, executing several smooth and clean flips that leave the audience in awe. Currently, the local government has incorporated the research, development, and protection of the Dabaiji Dragon Lantern into the construction of the Dabaiji Red Tourism Base, striving to build the “Dabaiji Dragon Lantern” into a renowned brand.