A renowned delicate pastry from Tianchang. Legend has it that during the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty, Dai Lanfen, a native of the city who became the top scholar in the imperial examination, presented it to the imperial court as a tribute, where it received high praise—thus it was renamed “Tribute Ganlu Cake.” The Ganlu Cake is exquisitely shaped, snow-white as jade, and its layered appearance resembles blooming white peony flowers. In 1982, it was recognized as one of the nation’s high-quality traditional pastries. …
Jingcai Pineflower Preserved Egg has been produced in this city since the Qing Dynasty. The egg is transparent with pineflower-like patterns, aromatic, rich in flavor, delicious, and refreshing. It has repeatedly won top honors in quality evaluations within the province and beyond. In 1983, it was rated as the best-quality sugar-centered preserved egg for export in the province and enjoys a high reputation in Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia. Early versions of the preserved egg were mainly made using traditional ingredients such as lime, grass...
Tianchang City has a long history of making this delicacy, which is one of its renowned fine pastries. The Tongcheng Big Cake is especially considered a premium product — thin as white paper, it can catch fire when lit, can be rolled like a cigarette, and yet remains unbroken and uncracked. Its production process involves selecting top-quality pure white glutinous rice, thoroughly rinsing it, then roasting and grinding it into powder. When roasting the rice, it must first be slowly fired until fully cooked through, after which the powder is stored in a vat with a leafy green vegetable placed in the middle…
Sanhe Thousand Sheets is a specialty of Sanheji Town in Dingyuan County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. With a long history and excellent quality, its features include: each sheet as thin as paper, with a faint light yellow hue, a fine texture like tofu, chewy yet fragrant, delicious and affordable. Sanheji Town is renowned across eastern Anhui for its bean curd product — “baiye” (commonly known as thousand sheets). San...
The Dingyuan Black Pig is a specialty of Dingyuan County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. The Dingyuan Black Pig boasts excellent traits such as high fertility, strong maternal instincts, resilience and disease resistance, high-quality meat, and the ability to thrive on coarse feed. It is one of China’s thirty-one outstanding indigenous pig breeds, and also the most numerous, widely distributed, and influential local pig breed in Anhui Province…
Mashu Brand Crispy Pastry is one of the famous local snacks in Quanjiao, and the version from Machang Town is especially delicious. Its shape resembles the ivory ceremonial tablets used by ancient court officials when paying homage to the emperor—hence the name. It has a crispy, fragrant taste, making it an ideal tea-time treat as well as a high-quality gift for family and friends. It is particularly suitable for the elderly. This pastry was created during the Ming Dynasty by Le Shaofeng. Its main ingredients include flour, goose or duck fat, and roasted sesame seeds...
According to the latest announcement on the website of the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the Tongcheng Gorgon Fruit Association of Tianchang City, Anhui Province, submitted an application to the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce on July 4, 2011, to register the geographical indication certification trademark “Tianchang Longgang Gorgon Fruit.” The certification trademark for “Tianchang Longgang Gorgon Fruit” has now passed the preliminary examination and...
Jingcai Pineflower Preserved Egg has been produced since the Qing Dynasty. The eggshell is transparent with a distinctive pineflower pattern, offering a fragrant, mellow flavor that is both delicious and refreshing. It has consistently ranked first in quality competitions within and outside the province. In 1983, it was awarded the top prize for high-quality sugared-center preserved eggs among export products in the province, and it enjoys great fame in Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia. Tianchang, located by Gaoyou Lake, is a typ…
Fengyouxiangzhan high-quality rice. This variety has a full growth period of 143 days, similar to Shanyou 63. The plant stands 120 cm tall, with a compact plant type, thick and sturdy stems, upright leaves, and medium tillering ability. It generally yields 150,000–160,000 effective panicles per mu, with 180 grains per panicle, a setting rate of 85%, and a 1,000-grain weight of 28.0 grams. In 20…
Gorgon fruit, also known as chicken head seed, is the fruit of an aquatic plant in the Nymphaeaceae family. It typically grows in shallow waters of ponds, marshes, and lakes. The fruit is edible and also used for medicinal purposes. It is produced in regions such as Hunan, Jiangsu, Hubei, and Anhui, and is considered excellent for strengthening the spleen and kidneys. It benefits the kidneys and consolidates essence, nourishes the spleen and calms diarrhea, removes dampness and stops vaginal discharge. It also tonifies the middle energizer and benefits qi, making it a nourishing and strengthening food…
Tongcheng Town: Watermelons, large melon seeds…
Quanjiao Small Stone-Ground Sesame Oil is most famous for that produced in Machang. Maching has a long history of making small stone-ground sesame oil, with a unique production process that results in a golden, shiny color and a rich, fragrant aroma. Used as a condiment, it not only enhances appetite but also offers nutritional benefits, earning it the reputation of being “a drop of fragrance.” Among them, the “Wanghe” brand refined sesame oil is the most favored in the market. This oil is made from pure…
Lobster is high in protein, and its tender, easily digestible meat makes it an excellent food for those who are physically weak or recovering from illness. The shrimp meat is also rich in magnesium, zinc, iodine, selenium, and other minerals. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating heart activity, helps protect the cardiovascular system, can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, and prevents...
Ancient River Lion’s Head is a signature delicacy from Guhe Town, Quanjiao County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. With a crispy, fragrant texture that delivers an unforgettable aftertaste, it is a delightful treat suitable for all ages and makes an excellent gift for family and friends — even seniors without teeth can enjoy it. The Ancient River Lion’s Head originates from a secret imperial pastry recipe from the Qing Dynasty, which was introduced to Guhe Town by a eunuch and later refined by local chefs through years of…
Machang Lamb Noodles are a distinctive local snack from Machang Town, Quanjiao County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. Known for their unique and superior taste, these noodles have earned a widespread reputation, becoming a renowned regional specialty. They are believed to have warming and nourishing effects, such as dispelling cold and invigorating the kidneys, making them especially popular in winter. To date, Machang Lamb Noodles have over fifty years of...
Braised rabbit is one of the signature dishes in our county. It has tender meat, delicious flavor, and an attractive, glossy appearance. Preparation method: Skin the rabbit, remove the internal organs, clean it, and make two cuts along the waist. Make another cut at the 0 position, ensuring the blade goes through without severing the meat completely. Hang it on a hook to air-dry under running water, then place it in a basin and soak it in a nitrate solution for 2 hours. Remove it from the basin and place it in a pot. Add old braising liquid and water, along with pork skin, soy sauce, …
"Water Lily" cotton quilt filling — a "Water Lily" brand all-natural pure cotton batting, recognized as an Anhui Provincial Department-level Quality Product. The manufacturer, Quanjiao County Water Lily Bedding Products Co., Ltd. (formerly the Quilting Factory of Quanjiao County Cotton & Hemp Company), is located in Quanjiao County, the hometown of Wu Jingzi, the renowned author of the satirical novel *The Scholars*. It lies east of Nanjing and west of Hefei, …
Zhougang Snow Jujube Zhougang Snow Jujube is a traditional delicacy in our county, particularly famous for those produced in Zhougang. The main ingredients are glutinous rice and flour, with sugar, soybeans, and vegetable oil as supplementary ingredients. The glutinous rice is soaked for two weeks, then ground into rice flour. It is mixed with boiling water and kneaded into strips, which are then boiled in a pot of boiling water. Two pounds of soybean flour are added to a machine for mixing, then taken out, cut into strips, and sprinkled with flour,...
Guanba Beef, a traditional Hui-style dish from Quanjiao. Renowned across the Jianghuai region. Guanba is a mountainous township in western Quanjiao, home to a Hui ethnic community. The local Hui people have a long history of butchering and processing beef, creating a uniquely flavorful dish. On the streets of Guanba, three Hui families surnamed Wang specialize in beef trade. It’s said that Guanba Beef is made using healthy cattle aged over six teeth...
Platycodon from Fuxing Township…