Xiqian Village in Zini Town, Longhai City, is a major production area for crabs. The crab-catching techniques passed down through generations here have a history of over 400 years. Xiqian Red Crabs are renowned both domestically and internationally for their large size, vibrant color, and delicious meat. Commonly known as “xun” (crab), these creatures are adept at burrowing and are nocturnal. Compared to crabs from regions like Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and the South China Sea, Xiqian Red Crabs…
When people talk about the famous and high-quality specialties of Longhai, the saying “Shima Gold Thread Tobacco, Haicheng Double-Layer Cake (a famous snack)” often comes to mind. According to the *Shima Town Annals* (a Republican-era manuscript): “Shima tobacco shreds have long been renowned... transported and sold to major ports in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, forming a major export commodity.” The *Hundred Herbs Mirror* states: “Tobacco is also called ‘the herb of longing.’ The variety of tobacco products has flourished immensely. Inland, Fujian’s Zhangzhou has Shima tobacco, Zhejiang’s Changshan has Mian tobacco, Jiangxi has Shehong tobacco, Shandong has Jining tobacco, and recently Guangdong has Chaozhou tobacco.” It can be confirmed that during that time (late Qing and early Republican period), Shima tobacco was already ranked among the nation’s famous tobaccos.
Fujian Blood Clams: Named for their habitat in shallow coastal mudflats. They are primarily produced along the coasts of Yunxiao, Dongshan, Zhangpu, Lianjiang, Ningde, and Fuding counties, especially in the Zhangjiang Bay area of Yunxiao County, where they are known for their large size, plump meat, and delicious taste. Not only are they a nutritious delicacy, but they also have medicinal value.…
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Que Shi Xiang Dried Meat Floss is one of the most renowned traditional secret-recipe and charcoal-grilled specialty products from Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. With a folk history spanning over a thousand years, it was once widely popular in local streets and alleys. Thanks to its unique production technique and mouthwateringly delicious taste, it has ranked among the top specialty products of Fujian Province and was honored as the exclusive meat product for the World’s Most Beautiful – Tulou International Marathon, receiving high praise from international runners and visitors. It represents an authentic inheritance of ancient ethnic culinary craftsmanship and is a conscientiously made, green, nutritious, and healthy food product. Under the label of Southern Fujian specialty, Que Shi Xiang, as a high-end traditional dried meat floss, will take Zhangzhou’s culinary delights to the world stage, catering to global travelers. Que Shi Xiang Hotline: 4001 698 691
The purple feather quill pen is a unique traditional writing and painting tool in China. In 1976, Xu Songjun and his son Xu Zhongfei from Xikeng Village, Zhao’an County, used seabird feathers as raw material and, through more than 20 processes including feather selection, washing, bundling the pen core, and attaching the shaft, created the “Purple Feather Spring Flower” brush pen. Over the years, continuous improvements have been made, enhancing its quality…
After the popularity of Cat’s Paw Congee, claypot congee began to gain traction. Known for its convenience in portion control and nutritional value, as the name suggests, it involves cooking rice in a claypot until fully done. Ingredients can include such items as partridge, eel, and more, resulting in a broth that is incredibly flavorful and nutritious.…
In the local Zhangzhou dialect, it’s called “Mai Shu” (麦熟), which is essentially similar to a spring roll, though not deep-fried like in some other places. The wrapper is made from thin wheat flour pancakes. Ingredients such as peas, bean sprouts, shrimp, dried tofu, dried winter melon, diced meat, eggs, oysters, and others are selected as the main components. Various meats and vegetables are stir-fried, simmered or pan-fried in moderation, then...
Cat’s Porridge Cat’s Porridge is a famous local snack in the Zhao’an area. It is not porridge made with cat meat, but rather a traditional delicacy that functions as both a porridge and a dish. The main ingredient is premium pure white glutinous rice, supplemented with around twenty to thirty other ingredients such as fresh shrimp, fresh squid, sliced meat, sliced shark meat, mushrooms, fried garlic bits, pepper, and pork bone broth. Cat’s Porridge is usually cooked and served fresh. Guests sit at small tables while the vendor places boiling pork bone broth in a small pot, adds pre-steamed white rice, and tops it with raw ingredients such as dried squid, shrimp, mushrooms, and sliced meat. After a quick boil over high heat, pepper and cilantro are added to season the dish, resulting in a fragrant and delicious bowl of Cat’s Porridge. It has tender yet chewy rice grains, a clear and tasty broth, and is so good you’ll want to eat more.
Plum candies are made from ripe yellow plums, commonly known as yellow plums, harvested after the Mangzhong season. After being picked from the trees and washed, the yellow plums are soaked in saltwater in large vats for over a month, then taken out and sun-dried. Once dried, they are rinsed with clean water and sun-dried again. Then they are soaked and pickled in sugar syrup and sun-dried once more—this process is repeated multiple times. It’s truly a case of “steamed ten times, sun-dried nine times, taking months to make a single plum.” Ultimately...
Hougang Village in Sidu Town, Zhao’an County, is renowned for its Wuye Green-Shell lychees. Highly valued in lychee orchards, these fruits have long been regarded as rare delicacies, enjoying fame both at home and abroad. The Green-Shell lychee belongs to the Wuye premium variety, characterized by plump, large berries with small seeds and thick flesh—typically around 18 per jin. Even after being picked and left for three or four days, their color and flavor remain unchanged. The Green-Shell lychee…
Zhao’an County is located along the southeast coast, at the border of Fujian and Guangdong provinces, adjacent to Raoping County in Guangdong. Its geographical coordinates are between 116°55′—117°22′ east longitude and 23°35′—24°11′ north latitude. It enjoys a South Asian tropical maritime monsoon climate with ever-spring-like seasons, abundant sunshine, a pleasant climate, and plentiful rainfall. The average annual precipitation…
Description of the Zhao’an Grey Goose Breed Origin and Distribution: It is a large-sized breed. Primarily produced in Zhao’an County, Fujian Province, and distributed in Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, and other areas, as well as in Chaozhou and Shantou regions of Guangdong Province. Physical Characteristics: Large and tall body, rectangular boat-shaped, with a high-held head, majestic posture, and steady gait. The head is of moderate size. The beak is black, short, and sturdy. …
Zhao’an Salty Golden Dates: With an ink-black glossy appearance, soft texture, and a rich fragrance, they strike a perfect balance of salty, sour, and sweet flavors, offering a pure taste. They are known to strengthen the spleen and stomach, aid digestion, relieve bloating from indigestion, dispel wind pathogens, moisten the lungs and dissolve phlegm, regulate qi and sober up, prevent motion sickness, boost energy and reduce fatigue. Zhao’an Salty Golden Dates feature an ink-black glossy sheen, a soft texture, and a rich aroma…
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