The pyrophyllite mined in Shouning County is finely processed into seals and handicrafts, featuring unique patterns and striking colors. These include carved seals, knob-engraved seals, dragon-phoenix paired seals, lion-paired seals, as well as mythical figures, rare birds and beasts, flowers, fruits, and landscape potted plants. Among them are the nationally rare ox-horn frost and black-flower stones, making them treasured souvenirs for travelers.…
Younai, also known as Nai plum, green plum, or peach-shaped plum, is a variety of plum. It is yellowish-green in color, of premium quality, with thick, crisp flesh and a sweet taste. Each fruit weighs 80–120 grams, with a small pit weighing 2–3 grams. The edible rate is over 96%, and the soluble solids content is 12%. The ripening period is from late July to early August. It is resistant to storage and transport, and can be stored at room temperature for...
A nationally patented product pioneered domestically by Ningde City Ceramics Factory. With advanced craftsmanship, compared to similar products made of wood, bamboo, or plastic, it features a hard texture, hygiene and comfort, excellent breathability, smoothness without burrs, acid and alkali resistance, non-fading, easy cleaning, and effective massage benefits. It has been rated as an outstanding new product by Fujian Province. …
One of the traditional folk crafts in various regions of Ningde, most prominent in counties (and cities) such as Gutian, Ningde, Pingnan, and Shouning. As early as the 1930s, bamboo pillows made in Gutian won top awards in international expositions. In 1959, Gutian bamboo-woven products such as baskets, hampers, and lunchboxes were included in the "Selected Works of Fujian Arts and Crafts." Current products include nearly a hundred varieties such as gorgeous flower baskets, bamboo butterflies, corner baskets, "cat boxes," and jade-green flower holders. The craftsmanship is exquisite, elegant, and aesthetically pleasing. The products are exported through more than ten ports and are well received in Europe, America, Asia, and other regions. The Ningde Maji Bamboo Pillow is one of the three traditional bamboo crafts of Ningde, shaped squarely, soft yet elastic, and woven with black-and-white bamboo strips to form auspicious calligraphy and painting patterns, making it highly elegant. Since its inception, it has enjoyed a prestigious reputation both at home and abroad. Shouning bamboo weaving is finely crafted with superb artistry. Products include ornaments, utensils, figures, and flora and fauna, serving as toys, daily-use items, and souvenirs. Pingnan Bamboo Weaving Factory produces a variety of bamboo-woven goods with novel designs, fine craftsmanship, and bright colors, making it one of the four major bamboo-weaving export manufacturers in Fujian Province.
Jellyfish is a beloved seafood among the people of Putian. Its processed products are not only a delicious home-cooked dish but also a refined cold appetizer or wine accompaniment at banquets. The coastal areas of Putian are rich in jellyfish, a type of jellyfish-like creature that drifts in the sea. The body of a jellyfish can generally be divided into an umbrella part and a head part. …
On a cold winter day, a bowl of red yeast loach noodles steams gently before your eyes. With its vibrant red broth and enticing aroma, it delivers a taste full of warmth and happiness. Originating from Ningde, these noodles are a traditional dish with over 600 years of history, commonly found in counties such as Zhouning, Shouning, Pingnan, and Zherong in Ningde. The red yeast loach noodles can be made with either...
The grape industry belt in Muyun Township. With Xitai Thorny Grape Valley as the main production area, it spans 16 villages including Hutou Village, Yulin, and Gaoling, covering an area of over 1,200 acres, with an annual output exceeding 1,500 tons. Among them, Hutou Village has the best thorny grape seedling industry. The She ethnic people, in cultivating wild thorny grapes, have adapted to the local geographical environment and specific conditions...
Muyang Wheat Noodles have a history of 680 years and have always maintained traditional handcrafted production techniques. They are meticulously made through nine processes including fermentation, pounding, squeezing, kneading, and stretching, with an annual output of over 300,000 dan and a production value exceeding 100 million yuan. Recently, Muyang Wheat Noodles successfully obtained a geographical indication certification trademark. Muyang Wheat Noodles are a specialty of Fu’an, and their production and processing...
Yuyou Crispy Cake is one of the main local snacks in Fu'an. (1) Ingredients: Calculated for 100 pounds of finished product, Skin: Steamed cake flour 16 pounds, lard 3.2 pounds, white sugar 3.2 pounds, raw Yuyou oil 4.5 pounds, sodium carbonate 0.3 pounds, baking soda 0.3 pounds; Filling: White sugar 30 pounds, flour 15 pounds…
Mud Nail Jelly. After the autumn harvest each year, during low tide, villagers from areas such as Heyu in Baishi Town, Fu’an, carry small fish baskets and specially made short-handled wooden spades to the coastal mudflats to search for a type of 5-7 cm long gelatinous creature — what locals call “mud nails.” When first dug out, the “mud nails” are dark gray, matching the color of the muddy flats…
Royal Beans Shouning has a long history of cultivating Royal Beans. Thanks to its unique mid-subtropical mountainous climate and soil, the beans are of superior quality compared to those from other regions, earning a renowned reputation both domestically and internationally as a premium delicacy for banquets. During the feudal dynasties, they were regarded as a top tribute product from Shouning—hence the name “Royal Beans.” These beans are rich in protein, fat, minerals, various vitamins...
Dioscorea bulbifera, originally the tuber of a wild plant, has the effect of "clearing heat and detoxifying." Its appearance resembles a hedgehog, with flesh that is orange-yellow like a potato—crisp, tender, brightly colored, sweet in taste, and deliciously crunchy. Legend has it that during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, when an emperor led his army in pursuit of invading southern barbarian enemies, the military rations failed to arrive on time. The soldiers suffered greatly from the intense summer heat, with many falling ill or collapsing. …
The "Three Ci" (san ci) of Shouning refers to glutinous rice treats, non-glutinous rice treats, and potato treats. Glutinous rice treats are made by washing and soaking glutinous rice for 8 hours, then steaming it in a bamboo steamer. After steaming, the rice is placed in a stone mortar and pounded until tender before eating. Alternatively, it can be formed into balls and placed on ground sweet potato powder, then left to cool and harden into natural round cakes. Roasted rice, beans, peanuts, and sesame seeds can also be ground into powder...
Mixed noodles originated in Fujian. In Guangdong, they are called "lo mein," in Xinjiang, "laghman," and in Fuan, they are referred to as "rubbed noodles." Because in the old days, the noodles used for mixed noodles were not made by machines but hand-rubbed, the people of Fuan gave them the colloquial name "rubbed noodles." In fact, the reason these noodles are called "mixed noodles" is because the cooking process involves...
Fu'an Guangbing is a round bread about 8 centimeters in diameter. The front side is copper-colored, plump and full, while the bottom is as hard and crispy as iron. The center, however, is soft as cotton and slightly salty. It is a traditional food with a long history and strong local characteristics in Fu'an. Also known as Jiguang Bing, it is said to have been the dry rations of Qi Jiguang's army when he was suppressing Japanese pirates in the Fujian and Zhejiang regions...
Fu'an Spotted Pigs are native to Fu'an and Xiapu counties along the eastern coastal region of Fujian Province. Breed Description Appearance: They are relatively large in size with a well-proportioned build, short head, broad forehead, medium-sized ears that droop downward, well-developed chest, broad back, straight waist, large and slightly drooping belly, well-developed hindquarters, and sturdy limbs. Their coat color features irregular black-and-white patterns...
Fuan honey peaches are a specialty of Fuan in Ningde, Fujian. Fuan City is located along the coast of eastern Fujian, featuring a mild climate, abundant sunlight, and ample rainfall, making it one of the most suitable regions in southern China for cultivating peach varieties. The city currently has over 15,000 acres of honey peach orchards, distributed across all towns, with the highest concentration in the western towns of Muyun, Muyang, Kangcuo, and Xitan, as well as the southern…
Fu’an Suyang Plum -- 2015 National Famous, Special, and High-quality New Agricultural Product…
Fuan Kyoho Grapes are a specialty of Fuan City, Ningde, Fujian Province. Fuan has become an important grape-producing region in southern China. Currently, the planting area of Kyoho grapes reaches 50,000 mu, with a production of 56,000 tons. The yield and area account for 60% of Fujian Province’s total, making it the largest, most contiguous, and standardized county-level (…) grape production base along the west coast of the Taiwan Strait and the southeast coast.
Fuan Thorny Grape is a specialty of Fuan City, Ningde, Fujian Province. The fresh fruit is juicy, sweet, not sour or astringent, making it highly favored, with notable economic, ecological, and social benefits. Fuan Thorny Grape is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. It is a wild grape variety native to Fuan. During the Ming Dynasty’s Wanli era (1573–1620 AD)...