Xia Siyuan Halal Pastries are produced in Xiazhuang Village, Taomiao Town. First created during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, they have a history of 260 years to date. Known for being crystal-clear, crispy, sweet, not greasy, melting in the mouth, and highly nutritious, these pastries are bestsellers in Shandong, Hebei, Shanghai, Chengdu, Lanzhou, and other regions, receiving widespread praise. Many…
Fengjia Braised Chicken was first created in the late Qing Dynasty by Mr. Feng Deju in honor of his mother, Madam Feng Zhao. It is now managed by his daughter-in-law, Ms. Guo Yanjun. The braised chicken is made from free-range roosters raised that year, prepared under strict and meticulous slaughtering and hygiene standards, and cooked with nearly thirty kinds of premium seasonings in a century-old circulating broth. The finished braised chicken...
According to the "Spring and Autumn Annals," in the 30th year of Duke Zhuang of Lu's reign (664 BC), a platform was built south of the Ji River (now in Juye County, Heze) on the western side of the Daye Marsh (now the Juye area), where the rulers of the states of Qi and Lu drank and formed an alliance. To commemorate this event, the wine was later named after the "Mengtai Banquet." After thousands of years of inherited winemaking craftsmanship, today’s Mengtai…
Shandong brocade is a handmade textile made from pure cotton, widely produced in various towns of the county. Due to its fine weaving, vibrant colors, and resemblance to woven silk brocade, it was officially named “Southwestern Shandong Brocade” by the Provincial Arts and Crafts Research Institute, and is commonly referred to as “Lu Brocade.” It is woven through more than ten intricate processes, resulting in a wide variety of patterns and designs. The layout is meticulously designed, the composition is tight and richly colored,…
Colorful eggs have a long history in Juye. Created by folk artists with meticulous design, these eggs feature painted patterns of landscapes, flowers, birds, beasts, fish, insects, and elegant ladies on eggshells, turning them into decorative items and Christmas ornaments. They hold significant ornamental and collectible value. …
Yuanling jujube, commonly known as walnut-patterned jujube, is mainly produced in the Qilin Town area and can be found across towns and villages throughout the county. It is characterized by its attractive fruit shape, large size with small pits, dense texture, vibrant purplish-red color, delicate sweetness, and rich nutritional value. …
Yuncheng Pinellia is a specialty of Yuncheng County, Heze City, Shandong Province. The area around Hanshiqiao in Yuncheng features low-lying terrain and a mild climate, which is ideal for the growth of pinellia. As a result, Yuncheng Pinellia is renowned both domestically and internationally for its white color, solid texture, and large size. Pinellia, also known as Ma Gedā (numb lump), Lǎo Guàn Yǎn (crane’s eye), Yù Tóu (taro), Tiān Luò Xīng (sky-fallen star), or Wú Xīn Cài (heartless vegetable), is the dried tuber of a plant in the Araceae family…
Yuncheng intestine casings are a specialty of Yuncheng County in Heze City, Shandong Province. The casings are of high quality, featuring bright color, transparent texture, round and tough consistency, elasticity, and come in a full range of specifications that are hygienic and reliable. Intestine casings are made from the small intestines of sheep, pigs, cattle, and other animals, which are manually cleaned and salted to serve as outer casings for sausages and hams. They can also...
Huangnigang Liquor is a specialty of Yuncheng County, Heze City, Shandong Province. Huangnigang Liquor has an annual production capacity of over 5,000 tons of sorghum base liquor and offers a product structure based on five major aroma types: strong aroma, sesame aroma, soy sauce aroma, light aroma, and five-grain aroma. Yuncheng County Huangnigang Liquor Co., Ltd. (formerly Shandong Yuncheng County Huangnigang Liquor Factory), loc…
Pi's Roast Chicken is a specialty of Yuncheng County, Heze City, Shandong Province. Once cooked, Pi's Roast Chicken from Yuncheng boasts an attractive appearance, appealing color, fragrance that wafts through neighborhoods, aroma that overpowers the surroundings, tender and fall-off-the-bone meat, flavor that penetrates the marrow, sweet and refreshing taste, savory without being greasy, high calcium content that is easily absorbed, and a long-lasting aftertaste. Shandong Yuncheng Pi's Roast Chicken Co., Ltd. was established in…
Lv Family Porridge, also known as Lv Family Porridge, is one of the famous local delicacies of Yuncheng. Also called "Hutu" (meaning "muddled porridge"), it has a history of over 2,000 years. Legend has it that it was invented by Empress Lü, the wife of Emperor Gaozu of Han, and has been passed down through generations of the Lü family to this day. The specific method of preparation is as follows: grind millet and soybeans into a fine powder, mix them with water in a certain proportion to form a paste, heat an iron pot until it is red-hot, then pour a small amount...
Zhuangmo is a traditional delicacy from Yuncheng in Heze, Heze. It is an oval-shaped pan-fried stuffed flatbread known for its crispy exterior, soft interior, and flavorful filling, making it very popular among customers. To make it, flour is repeatedly kneaded with 80% hot water to form a soft dough, which is then covered with a warm cloth and allowed to rest briefly. Bone-in pork is deboned, cleaned, and chopped, then mixed with salt and water (added gradually), stirred until elastic, and seasoned with chopped scallions, ginger, and ground Sichuan peppercorns (added just before use) to form the filling. The rested dough is shaped into a long roll, divided into pieces, rolled into long ovals, and flattened with a rolling pin. The filling is spread on top, then the dough is stretched into a long strip. One end remains unfilled, and the filled side is folded over, with both ends pinched tightly and the unfilled end used to cover the seam, forming an oval-shaped flatbread. The flatbread is then pan-fried in a skillet with oil heated to medium-low until golden brown on both sides. Add more oil as needed during cooking.
Shandong Huangnigang Liquor Co., Ltd. (formerly Huangnigang Liquor Factory of Yuncheng County, Shandong), located in Yuncheng, the hometown of the heroic figures from the classic tale *Water Margin* and a place known for its talented people and spiritual energy, is a liquor production base with decades of history. It is also one of the few long-established enterprises in China capable of producing original liquor in multiple aroma styles. The company was founded in 19…
Luxi Cattle is one of the four major cattle breeds in central China, renowned for its excellent fattening performance. It is mainly produced in the southwestern part of Shandong Province, specifically in the Heze and Jining regions, stretching from the Yellow River in the north to the old course of the Yellow River in the south, and covering the triangular area along both sides of the Grand Canal. The breed is distributed across Yuncheng, Juancheng, Heze, Juye, and Liangshan counties in the Heze region, as well as in the Jiaxiang, Jinxiang, Jining, and Wenshang counties and cities in the Jining region...
The fighting cock is an ancient breed in China, with a history of over 2,000 years, and is a precious poultry genetic resource. The Luxi fighting cock is one of China’s four major fighting cock breeds, accounting for over 80% of the country’s total. The protection efforts for Luxi fighting cocks in Juancheng County began in the early 1960s, carried out through the hard work and dedication of several generations...
Willow weaving is one of Heze City’s key export flagship products. Heze is rich in white willow twigs, which are soft in texture, naturally white, and glossy. These are used to weave baskets, storage bins, trays, cages, hampers, jars, and cabinets that are both practical and attractive. Currently, the products are mainly exported to Southeast Asia as well as Japan, the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Sweden, …
Chengde Green Food Co., Ltd. was founded by Mr. Guo Chengde, a renowned private entrepreneur from southwestern Shandong. The company owns one large cold storage facility, as well as one modern slaughtering production line, one roast chicken production line, and one sausage production line. It can produce over 10,000 roast chickens per day. Chengde roast chicken is meticulously crafted, shaped like an ingot, with a well-balanced flavor, tender and falling-off-the-bone texture...
The Qingshan Goat is a rare and unique specialty in China, especially prized for its lamb pelts, which feature beautiful patterns and are renowned both domestically and internationally. As early as 1920, these pelts were exported to Western Europe and the United States. The Small-Tailed Han Sheep is an outstanding local sheep breed in China, known for its high-quality meat and dual-purpose use for both meat and fur. It has a high reproduction rate and is hailed as a “national treasure” by renowned experts at home and abroad. [Qingshan Goat] …
The design and preparation of this banquet were developed by Li Chuandi, a first-class judge of Shandong cuisine, Shandong Province’s chief culinary technician, executive director of the Shandong Cuisine Association, master of Shandong cuisine, and president of the Shandong Yuncheng Water Margin Culinary Association. The “Long March Flavor Banquet” draws on the distinctive local flavors of the provinces along the Long March route, while based on China’s eight major cuisines...
One of the famous snacks in southwestern Shandong, these buns are flat and round, golden brown on both top and bottom, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a delightful taste. Depending on the filling, they come in various types such as mutton, pork, and vegetarian pan-fried buns. The fillings, whether meat or vegetable, are all seasoned with scallions, ginger, five-spice powder, sesame oil, and fine salt. The dough is made from fermented wheat flour. The buns are placed in a specially designed flat-bottomed pan for a short while…