Dawu Oysters are a specialty of Zhao’an County, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. Dawu Village in Sidu Town, Zhao’an, is located to the southeast of Sidu Town, with mountains behind and the sea in front. The village has a population of 2,782 people, and its main industries include shrimp pond farming, tidal flat aquaculture, and marine fishing. Its main specialty products are oysters, prawns, and crabs. Dawu Village’s oyster processing and trading...
Xiantang Red Crabs are a specialty of Qiaodong Town, Zhao’an County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. These crabs are round in shape, with relatively bright red shells. Their meat is fragrant, tender, and fine-textured, while the roe is golden yellow. The flavor is well-balanced — not too salty or fishy, and free from the muddy taste often found in freshwater crabs. Xiantang Red Crabs have been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. Red crabs are also known as mud crabs (scientific name…)
Jia Zhou Ji Mu Dai Prawns are a specialty of Jia Zhou Village, Qiao Dong Town, Zhao’an County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Jia Zhou Ji Mu Dai Prawns have been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. Zhao’an County is located at the southernmost tip of Fujian Province and is one of the province’s “Top Ten Fisheries Counties.” Qiao Dong Town is situated in the eastern suburbs of Zhao’an County, nestled between mountains and the sea, with the Xixi River to its west and facing Dongguan Community of Nanzhao Town across the Dongxi River...
Xiafu Seaweed, produced by the Shacheng Aquaculture Association of Meiling Town, Zhao’an County, belongs to the edible species of foliose algae within the genus Porphyra. Seaweed is highly nutritious, with a protein content exceeding that of kelp, as well as higher levels of carotene and riboflavin. Per 100g of dried seaweed, it contains 24–28g of protein, 0.9g of fat, 31–50g of carbohydrates…
Meiling Oysters – Meiling Town Aquaculture Association, Zhao’an County Meiling Town is located at the border of Fujian and Guangdong provinces, surrounded by sea on three sides, with 125,000 mu of shallow beach areas. Oyster farming is a pillar industry in the town. In the past, local residents farmed oysters in shallow seas using the traditional method of placing them among triangular stone strips. This method resulted in low yield, high costs, and poor returns. In 1995, Tian Zhenxu, an oyster farmer from Tiancuo Village…
Zhao’an Persimmon Cake is a specialty of Zhao’an County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Persimmon cake, also known as dried persimmon, is a famous traditional Han Chinese snack. It is highly nutritious, containing about 1 to 2 times more vitamins and sugar than most fruits. The white substance that appears on the surface of dried persimmon cakes after air-drying is called persimmon frost, which is primarily composed of fructose. Since persimmon cakes are a type of dried fruit preserve made through natural sun-drying, the evaporation of water causes the fructose dissolved in the fruit to crystallize and form the white persimmon frost during the process.
Dongsha Mud Crab is a specialty of Yunxiao, characterized by its plump shape, bright reddish shell, fragrant and tender meat, delicate texture, golden roe, and well-balanced saltiness—free from both overly briny or muddy freshwater odors. Yunxiao County is located along the southeastern coast and enjoys a South Asian tropical maritime monsoon climate, with ever-spring-like weather, abundant sunshine, and a pleasant climate throughout the year...
Yunxiao County boasts a superior natural environment, characterized by a humid subtropical monsoon climate with abundant sunlight and heat. The area has a well-developed water system and plentiful freshwater resources. Located within the region, the mouth of the Zhangjiang River not only hosts a national-level mangrove nature reserve but also serves as a brackish water zone where seawater and freshwater meet. The seabed conditions, climate, and water density are ideal, and the water quality is classified as Grade I. This unique geographical location and superior...
Bananas are one of the six famous fruits of Zhangzhou. With a long cultivation history, the region is one of China’s major banana-producing areas. Since the reform and opening-up, bananas have seen their planting area expand year by year due to their short growth cycle, quick returns, and high economic benefits, making them one of the pillar industries in Zhangzhou’s fruit sector. Zhangzhou bananas feature thin skins, fragrant aroma, sweet taste, soft flesh, …
The clams from Xin Fuzhou at the estuary of the lower reaches of the Zhangjiang River are known for their crisp, tender flesh, sweet and fragrant taste, and have long been renowned in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and various Southeast Asian countries. Many cooperatives and individual businesses purchase large quantities from Guangxi and transport them to areas such as Xin Fuzhou in our county for stocking and breeding. After just one month or one season of farming, they can be recaptured and sold — their meat quality is comparable to that of clams from Xin Fuzhou.
Xiahé Star Fruit is one of the traditional flagship agricultural products of Yunxiao. It once gained popularity in markets across Hong Kong, Macao, and Southeast Asia thanks to its large size, sweet flavor, and glossy appearance. The village of Xiahé in Xiahé Township has been cultivating star fruit for 148 years. The township hired experts from the provincial academy of agricultural sciences to establish a variety improvement experimental garden, and planned the construction of a 500-acre star fruit...
Mung Bean Powder Cake is a traditional and famous delicacy from Yunxiao. It has a crystal-clear and translucent texture, is soft yet elastic, and offers a cool, smooth, and tender taste that is refreshing and delicious. Known for its health benefits, it helps clear heat, detoxify, relieve summer heat, and moisten the lungs and throat. It’s an excellent choice for the summer season, which is why it enjoys widespread fame and a longstanding reputation in southern Fujian areas such as Xiamen, Zhangzhou, and Quanzhou...
Yunxiao’s shuiyuanzi, also known as big meatballs, are made from fresh pork leg meat, seasoned with spices and braised flavors. They are snow-white in color, crisp, tender, and delicious. It is said that Yunxiao shuiyuanzi were originally introduced from Chaoshan, Guangdong. Later, the preparation method was modified by the people of Yunxiao, giving rise to a unique flavor. The selection of pork meat is particularly meticulous…
The specialty water noodles of Yunxiao are actually quite similar to what we usually call "clear soup noodles," except that the people of Yunxiao have added a few creative twists to this classic dish. "First, the flour must be kneaded until elastic before making the noodles; second, the broth must be flavorful—a combination of meatball soup and pork bone broth gives the soup its rich taste; third, the toppings must be excellent. Clear soup water noodles are also served with a few..."
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Yunxiao County is located along the southeastern coast and features a South Asian tropical maritime monsoon climate, with ever-spring-like seasons, abundant sunlight, and a pleasant climate. The area has a well-developed water system, ample freshwater resources, and rich marine fisheries, producing high-quality aquatic products such as mud clams, mud crabs, blood clams, and razor clams. According to the Yunxiao County Annals, the county possesses…
Cloud Sea Clams: These clams boast a unique flavor and rich nutrition, enjoying widespread fame. By introducing advanced breeding techniques from other regions and changing traditional farming practices, the region has further promoted the "Cloud Sea Clams" brand on the foundation of the national trademark registration for the "Haita" brand clams. The area is vigorously developing its "blue industry," achieving a total clam farming area of 10,000 mu. The county has been listed as one of the second batch of national marine area use management demonstration zones. Main clam production areas include Zhuta in Dongxia Town and Jiaomei in Chen Dai Town. Zhuta clams are already well-known both within and beyond the province.
："Lower River Golden Dates," historically also known as "Xiahe Golden Dates," were introduced during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty and are one of the main fruit varieties cultivated in Xiahe Township. They are primarily used for fresh consumption and as raw materials for refined golden date products. The cultivation of Lower River Golden Date trees requires grafting (using local pomelo as the rootstock and golden date branches as scions) to maintain their superior qualities. …
Dongxia Clams are a specialty and renowned aquatic product of Yunxiao. They are slightly triangular in shape, outwardly bulging, with a grayish-white exterior that is smooth and glossy. They are firm and heavy in texture, with a layered cross-section. The meat is crisp, tender, sweet, and fragrant, with a well-balanced saltiness—free from briny fishy odors or freshwater muddy smells. They have long been celebrated in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and various Southeast Asian regions...
Chinese yam, also known as Dioscorea opposita or white yam, is both a health food and a valuable medicinal herb. The Mapu Township has a long history of cultivating Chinese yam. Farmers make full use of the area’s unique natural advantages—most of the land consists of low hills above 300 meters in elevation with significant diurnal temperature variation, good wind protection and frost resistance, and deep red sandy loam soil—to develop the cultivation of Chinese yam on a large scale…