Wushi lychees have a long and storied cultivation history. According to the Zhangpu County Annals, in the 12th year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1532), Lin Gongmao, a native of Wushi, Zhangpu, who was then serving as the magistrate of Dongguan County in Guangdong, introduced high-quality lychee varieties to his hometown of Wushi for trial planting. The resulting variety turned out to be superior in quality even to those from its place of origin. These lychees mature from late June to…
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, 200 ml water, 40 g shredded pork, 1 tbsp dried small shrimp, 1/4 bamboo shoot, 8 golden needles (daylily flowers), 2 pieces of wet wood ear mushrooms, 2 stalks of celery (shredded), 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cooking wine, 1500 ml broth, 1 tbsp crispy fried garlic, 1/2 tsp white pepper. Method: 1. Mix the batter ingredients evenly...
Ingredients: 8 bowls of fish soup base, 1 eel, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp cooking wine, 1 tsp pepper, 1 cup potato starch, ½ cup cake flour, cilantro, black vinegar, pepper, crispy garlic. Method: 1. Clean the eel, slice it, and marinate with salt, wine, and pepper for over 30 minutes. 2. …
Wild Porphyra from General's Bay Porphyra refers to a general term for intertidal marine algae. It belongs to the class Rhodophyceae and the family Bangiaceae. The algal body is membranous, known as the thallus, and appears purple or brownish-green in color. Its shape varies by species. Porphyra is a type of marine red algae. The thallus consists of a single layer of cells embedded in a thin gelatinous layer, appearing dark brown, red...
Red crab, scientifically known as Scylla serrata, is commonly referred to as "red crab" in Fujian. It is widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific, including the southeastern coast of China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, as well as southeastern Africa and the Red Sea. It belongs to the phylum Arthropoda, family Portunidae. ...
The asparagus produced in Zhangpu County boasts unique qualities such as tall, upright stalks, white color, tender flesh, and a fragrant taste. Besides being used for canning, it is a premium vegetable that is refreshing and delicious to eat, earning it the nickname "Dragon Beard Vegetable." Rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, it offers auxiliary therapeutic benefits for conditions such as high blood lipids, coronary heart disease, and arteriosclerosis. In 1999, it was…
Zhangpu County has officially received the Geographical Indication Certification Trademark certificate for “ShenTu Seaweed” issued by the National Trademark Office, with the registration valid until November 20, 2020. The superior natural environment and unique farming techniques in ShenTu Town, Zhangpu, produce dried seaweed that is considered top-quality among its kind. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, local laborers in ShenTu...
Zhangpu County’s Shaxi Banyan Tree Potted Plants have recently been granted approval for their origin protection mark registration. This mark certifies that Shaxi Banyan Tree Potted Plants boast a long cultivation history, traditional craftsmanship, unique superior quality, and distinct local characteristics. Shaxi Town is the largest banyan tree potted plant base in our province and is known as the “Hometown of Chinese Banyan Tree Potted Plants”…
In Xiamei, Zhangpu, southern Fujian, known as the “Hometown of Oysters,” every fishing household makes a local snack called “oyster omelette.” This dish is a popular delicacy served to guests at family banquets. Located on an outer bay, Xiamei has freshwater streams flowing into vibrant tidal flats, producing oysters that are large, white-fleshed, and delicious. Oyster omelettes made with these oysters (commonly referred to as “蚝” for short)...
Shaxi clams are a specialty of Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. The Zhang River flows from west to east and meets the sea at Xiapu and Xiazhai in Shaxi Town, forming a natural tidal estuary. The nearby shallow offshore waters have a gentle terrain, with broad intertidal zones. The silt on the tidal flats is blackish-brown, and the unpolluted seawater is rich in microorganisms, algae, and plankton—ideal conditions for breeding various coastal fish...
It is a specialty of Shaxi Town in Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. The Zhang River flows from west to east and empties into the sea at Xiapu and Xiazhai in Shaxi Town, forming a natural tidal estuary. The nearby shallow coastal waters have gentle terrain, a broad intertidal zone, and blackish-brown muddy silt flats. The unpolluted seawater is rich in microorganisms, algae, and plankton, making it an ideal breeding ground for various coastal fish, shellfish, and crabs...
A specialty of ShenTu Town, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou, Fujian. The wrinkled abalone is a precious marine shellfish, also known as: abalone, Haliotis, sea-ear, pātāo, northern abalone, Japanese abalone, purple abalone. Adult abalones mostly live in deep waters, while juvenile abalones tend to inhabit shallower areas below the low tide line…
Shentu Triangular Clams are a specialty of Shentu Town, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. The Zhang River flows from west to east, entering the sea at Xiapu and Xiazhai in Shaxi Town, forming a natural tidal estuary. The nearby shallow coastal waters have a gentle terrain and a wide intertidal zone. The silt on the tidal flats is blackish-brown in color, the seawater is unpolluted, and it is rich in microorganisms, algae, and plankton — making it ideal for the breeding and growth of various coastal…
Located at the southernmost tip of the southeastern coast of Fujian Province, Zhangpu County in Zhangzhou City lies to the east of the Taiwan Strait, faces Dongshan and Shantou to the south, and borders Zhangzhou and Xiamen to the north, situated between the two special economic zones of Xiamen and Shantou. The county enjoys fragrant flowers and fruits all year round and is reputed as the “Hometown of Longan in China.” With a coastline stretching 216 kilometers, it ranks second in the province...
Guanxun Freshwater Shrimp is a specialty of Guanxun Town, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. The town has a relatively low water temperature, which allows the farmed freshwater ecological shrimp to grow large in size, yield high production, and offer delicious, tender meat that is highly nutritious. Guanxun Freshwater Shrimp has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. With a long history and picturesque scenery, Guanxun Town is a typical “land of fish and rice,” known for…
As the country’s leading winter scallion production base, Zhangpu County has developed a scallion cultivation area of 45,000 mu, with stable sales. Zhangpu scallions are a specialty of Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. As the country’s leading winter scallion production base, Zhangpu County has developed a scallion cultivation area of 45,000 mu, with stable sales. Zhangpu scallions have been awarded the national...
Phalaenopsis of Zhangpu, Zhangpu Min-Tai Flower Association 10779426, Phalaenopsis (natural flowers)...
Pineapple, also known as "凤梨" (fengli), has a rich juice content, tender and crispy fiber, a balanced sweet and sour taste, and an aromatic, delicious flavor. It is abundant in fructose, glucose, amino acids, organic acids, vitamins B and C, calcium, iron, potassium, and more. It contains nearly all the vitamins required by the human body, 16 natural minerals, and is highly effective in aiding digestion…
Old Town oysters are a specialty of Jiuzhen Town, Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Old Town oysters have been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. Jiuzhen Town is located between the radiation zones of two special economic zones, Xiamen and Shantou, and boasts abundant marine and water resources. It has a coastline stretching 11.5 kilometers, with a sea area of approximately 30 square kilometers, featuring...
Deep Soil Town is located along the eastern coastal area of Zhangpu County. It borders Huxi Township and Chitu Township to the north, neighbors Jiuzhen Town across the Wujing Stream to the west, adjoins Chihu Town to the east, and connects to Zhuyu Salt Field and Liuliao Town to the south. To the southeast lies the Jiangjun'ao sea area, with an 8.4-kilometer coastline. The town has a total of 19 administrative villages, a population of 54,000, and covers a land area of 7…