The Feicheng Flat-top Fragrant Plum is a unique and precious resource of Feicheng City and one of the rarest fruit tree varieties in China, with a cultivation history of over 100 years. Due to historical reasons, before and after the liberation, fruit production experts and technicians could only find descriptions of the variety in written materials but had never seen any records of its cultivation. For a long time...
Leeks are not only rich in nutrients and delicious in taste, but also have health and medicinal benefits such as nourishing kidney yang, strengthening the stomach, refreshing the mind, dispelling blood stasis, lowering blood lipids, and dilating blood vessels. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the demand for leeks has been growing significantly during the harsh winter and early spring seasons. To meet market demand and improve planting efficiency, in Feicheng City, Sh…
This dish was created by Zhang Lixin of Feicheng Golden Cup Grand Hotel. It was named one of the Taishan Famous Dishes in 2000. The soup is fresh, fragrant, and refreshing. Main ingredients include 400g spinach, 100g soft tofu, 150g lard, 750g broth, salt, monosodium glutamate, sesame oil, scallions, ginger, pepper, and cornstarch as needed. …
The craft of making Xu Family tinware in Xixu Village, Wangzhuang Town, Feicheng City, boasts a history of over 200 years. Passed down through generations, the product line has expanded to include three major categories—tea ware, liquor ware, and specialty items—with more than 50 varieties. These products use teapots made from the crimson clay (sand) of Yixing County in Jiangsu Province, along with tin spouts and lids. The main material is refined bronze-tin alloy containing 96% tin...
Produced by the Longshan Arts and Crafts Factory in Feicheng City, it is one of the region’s main local specialties. The area is home to key sites representing the “Dawenkou Culture,” such as the Beitan Site, and the “Longshan Culture,” such as the Jiabei Site, making it one of the counties in the Yellow River basin that entered civilized history relatively early. According to archaeological examinations of the black pottery and soil unearthed from local sites, Feicheng...
Peach Gum and Yam is an innovative local dish primarily made with ingredients from Feicheng. It has a savory, slightly sweet flavor and is a unique peach culture-inspired delicacy. Food Type: Local Dish…
King Cherries The Agricultural Comprehensive Service Center of Bianyuan Town, Feicheng City The king cherry is the earliest fruiting tree species among deciduous fruit trees in northern China, following the Chinese cherry. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that king cherries can regulate the middle energizer, replenish qi, and dispel rheumatism. Agricultural experts state that actively developing king cherry production holds broad prospects. Cherries…
Yushan Walnuts from the Comprehensive Agricultural Service Center of Bianyuan Town, Feicheng City. Walnuts, also known as hetao or qiangtao, are the nuts of plants in the Juglandaceae family. Along with almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, they are known as one of the world’s four famous "dried fruits." Walnut kernels are rich in nutrients, containing 15–20 grams of protein per 100 grams, a high amount of fat, and 10 grams of carbohydrates;…
Wangjin Melon is a specialty of Wangjin Village, Yiyang Town, Feicheng City, Tai’an, Shandong Province. The Feicheng Wangjin Melon features a glossy rind, an attractive appearance, high sugar content, delicate flesh, a sweet and crisp taste, a richly aromatic flavor, and is abundant in various vitamins and amino acids. Wangjin Melon is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. “Wangjin Melon” is produced in…
Salted duck eggs from Hechakou are a specialty of Hechakou Village, Wenyang Town, Feicheng City, Tai’an, Shandong Province. Each egg weighs around 100 grams. The egg white is glossy, firm, and crisp, while the yolk is orange-red, rich and sandy in texture. When eaten, the yolk makes a slight gritty sound, indicating its high quality. It is an excellent delicacy often served at banquets. In Hechakou Village, Wenyang Town, there has been a tradition of…
Chaoquan apples are a specialty of Chaoquan Town, Feicheng City, Tai’an, Shandong Province. The Chaoquan apples from Feicheng are brightly colored, beautifully and neatly shaped, high in sugar content, refreshingly fragrant, large in size, superior in quality, and delightful in flavor. The apples from Chaoquan Town grow at the foot of Jianyun Mountain. The soil here is fertile, the spring climate warms up quickly, and the soil contains a variety of trace elements...
Tianbao cherries have a long cultivation history. They are known for ripening early, having an extended harvest period, large size, bright color, delicious taste, and rich nutrition. Recognized as the “Number One Fresh Fruit of the North,” there are currently 18 varieties across five series, including Zhonghua, Yanhong, and Ukraine. Greenhouse cherries begin to hit the market around the Spring Equinox in the lunar calendar, while field-grown cherries...
Feicheng is an international organic vegetable production base. Taking advantage of this unique condition, Taixi Hotel has developed the Peach Township Organic Banquet, featuring over 40 dishes. The menu mainly uses locally produced organic ingredients such as burdock, okra, purple sweet potato, and cauliflower. It combines traditional home-style cooking with modern seasonings,…
Xintai peanuts are known for their plump kernels, red skins, large size, and high oil content, qualities that set them apart from peanuts grown elsewhere. With a shelling rate of 70.2% and an oil content of 51.2%, they are highly nutritious. Eating them raw has been shown to have a significant therapeutic effect on gastritis, as well as on purpura and high blood pressure. Xintai peanuts, as an important...
Jiaoyu Landscape Stone, also known as Axe-Cleaved Stone, is world-renowned for the potted plants made from it (Tai'an)...
The entire Red Lingzhi plant can be used medicinally, with functions such as treating deafness, benefiting joints, calming the spirit, enriching vital energy, strengthening bones, treating deficiency fatigue, and nourishing and invigorating the body (Tai'an)…
The red-heart radish from Tai’an is best when grown in Xiazhang. It is uniformly sized, usually around half a jin (250g), with green skin and white flesh that shows clear red and green hues. The texture is delicate, juicy, and sweet, with a crisp and refreshing taste. It also offers various health benefits such as aiding digestion, strengthening the spleen, regulating qi, and clearing heat and toxins. There’s a popular saying about the red-heart radish: “Yantai apples, Laiyang pears — none can compare…”
The XinTai MiCi Cucumber is an early-maturing, high-yield, disease-resistant, and low-temperature-tolerant new variety, carefully selected and cultivated by Zhang Lianfang and his son Zhang Fengming, farmers from Meng Village, Xizhangzhuang Town, XinTai City, based on the inherent superior traits of local farm varieties. In 1955, while working in the fields, Zhang Fengming and his father acci…
Xintai is rich in wheat production. The wheat straw from the Floating Hill area features long, slender, snow-white, and glossy stalks that are tough yet not brittle, with a balanced firmness and softness. The braided strands are even, delicate, and resilient in texture, earning the name "Floating Hill White," which has long been renowned. "Floating Hill White" straw braids began to be exported as early as the Qing Dynasty and gained fame overseas...
Made from fresh eggs of free-range mallard ducks naturally raised in Dongping Lake, these century eggs are cured using a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern scientific techniques. Once matured, the egg whites exhibit a brown-tea hue, with good translucency and well-defined patterns. Their standout features include: