Chrysanthemum is a specialty of Quanjiao. Commonly known as “Mountain Tea Chrysanthemum,” “White Chrysanthemum,” or “Sweet Chrysanthemum,” it is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family, with flowers used medicinally. The flower stamens are golden yellow, and the petals are crystal-clear snow white, earning it the reputation of being the “Golden-Cored Five-Petal.” Quanjiao Chrysanthemum has medicinal benefits such as clearing heat and detoxifying, protecting the liver and improving eyesight, relaxing tendons and promoting blood circulation, preventing illness and enhancing health, and prolonging life...
Lotus roots from Guandu Village. Guandu Village: Located at the southern end of Quanjiao County, it faces Shiyang Town in He County across just one river. The village has a total population of 3,388, covers an area of 16 square kilometers, and consists of 20 villager groups and one street. The village has a total of 8,000 mu of rice-crayfish intercropping land. …
Guandu Village Water Chestnuts Guandu Village: Located at the southernmost part of Quanjiao County, it faces Shiyang Town in Hexian County across just one river. The village has a total population of 3,388 people, covers an area of 16 square kilometers, and consists of 20 villager groups and one street. The village has a total of 8,000 mu under rice-crayfish integrated farming.…
Lotus Seeds from Guandu Village: Guandu Village is located at the southern end of Quanjiao County, just across a river from Shiyang Town in Hexian County. It has a total population of 3,388 people, covers an area of 16 square kilometers, and consists of 20 villager groups and one main street. The village has a total of 8,000 mu under rice-crayfish integrated farming.…
Luozhuang Grapes are produced in Luozhuang Village, Banta Town, Laian County. The grapes are well-known for their thin skin, thick flesh, large clusters, and a refreshing sweet-and-sour taste. Luozhuang Grapes are grown with “minimal pesticide use, early fruit bagging, and a high level of agricultural technology,” making them a local green and pollution-free product. With continuous advancements in cultivation techniques, Luozhuang Grapes now come in…
Lülv Chun Liquor is a specialty of Laian County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. It is the flagship product of Anhui Lülv Chun Liquor Co., Ltd., produced using the traditional “Old Five-Steamer” method with double fermentation from aged yeast. The liquor is known for its “mellow sweetness, clean taste, and long-lasting aftertaste.” Lülv Chun Liquor has been honored with titles such as “National Quality Standard Food” awarded by the Ministry of Light Industry, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries…
Shuikou Goose Pot is a specialty dish from Shuikou Town, Laian County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. Made primarily with free-range local geese aged 2–3 years, it offers benefits such as boosting energy, enhancing vitality, soothing the stomach, quenching thirst, and relieving coughs. Shuikou is a town with a history of thousands of years. A goose pot is a way of preparing a dish. Together, they form one of the four signature dishes of Laian...
BanTa Sesame Oil is a specialty of BanTa Town, Laian County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province. The “Tashan” brand sesame oil from BanTa Town is known for its rich aroma, brownish-red color, pleasant taste, and high nutritional value. It is a pollution-free, green, and organic food product. The BanTa Sesame Oil Factory in Laian County was established in the early 1950s and is located in the bustling and well-connected red tourism town of BanTa, which spans four counties across Anhui and Jiangsu provinces...
Spring rolls, also known as spring pancakes or thin pancakes. Lai'an spring rolls evolved from the oiled pancakes and rolled dumpling wraps of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Through continuous refinement in preparation, today's Lai'an spring rolls consist of dry wrappers filled with various stuffings, then pan-fried or deep-fried to create long, golden-yellow strips. Common fillings include red bean paste, shepherd’s purse and pork, and plain minced pork. …
Leiguan Cured Duck is a long-renowned traditional specialty from Leiguan, a water town in Laian County. In 1997, "Leiguan Brand" cured duck was recognized as a high-quality product of township enterprises in Anhui Province. In 1998, it was awarded the title of "Anhui Famous Brand Agricultural Product." Leiguan Cured Duck is made using local Muscovy ducks or lean Cherry Valley ducks, processed through aged brine and traditional...
Leiguan Grapes have a cultivation history of nearly 30 years and have undergone multiple rounds of selective breeding and improvement. The main varieties currently include Kyoho, Fujiminori, and Super Seedless. Thanks to the local climate and unique management techniques, the grapes grown here are characterized by their large size, deep purple-red color, thin and shiny skin, high sugar content, and excellent taste...
Yan Chen Small Peanuts, commonly known as "Er Wo Zi" and now branded as "Yan Hua No. 1," have a long planting history. Their main features include small size, thin shells, plump kernels, an oil extraction rate of over 68%, and the advantages of being small in shape, bright red in color, sweet and fragrant in taste, and delicious without being greasy. Yan Chen Small Peanuts also have a high oil yield and are rich in nutritional value…
Laian Three Garlics: The Laian garlic is a local variety, classified as a white-skinned garlic. It features broad and thick leaves, long and sturdy garlic scapes, and large, plump cloves. The scape grows to about 60 cm in length, with uniform thickness, offering a sweet, spicy, tender, and crisp taste. Each garlic bulb weighs around 40 grams. Laian County is one of the country’s renowned producers of garlic scapes. During the harvest season, Laian garlic scapes are continuously supplied to markets in Tianjin, Beijing…
Guandu Lotus Seeds in Wugang Town…
Chestnuts from Yangying Township…
Crab roe soup dumplings originated in Chajia Town, Laian County. They were originally known as Longpao Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, introduced from a district in Jiangsu Province. The ingredients used to make these dumplings are extremely refined — the filling consists of crab roe and crab meat, and the soup is made from pure chicken broth. The craftsmanship involved is extraordinarily exquisite. The Chajia crab roe soup dumplings are famous within Laian for their paper-thin skins that burst at a touch, their exceptional preparation, beautiful appearance, and unique way of eating...
Xiaoma Sesame Cake is located near the intersection of Chenghe Road and Tashan Road in Laian County. The shop covers an area of about 10 square meters. Though small in size, it has been in business for 15 years and is considered a time-honored snack spot in Laian County. The sesame cakes baked here are richly fragrant and delightfully crispy, and when paired with the shop’s homemade dipping sauce, the flavor is even better. Every...
Qiao's Soup Dumplings is located on Jianyang South Road in Laian County, opposite the county transportation company. Originally known as Laian South City Restaurant, this eatery has been serving soup dumplings for 35 years and is one of the earlier establishments in Laian County to specialize in them. The dumplings here feature thin wrappers, generous fillings, tender and juicy textures, clear and not greasy broth, and a rich yet non-oily consistency—truly a fine example of soup dumplings...
Laian Twelve-Mile-and-a-Half Big Meat Noodles have been a popular snack in the small food scene along the central street of Twelve-Mile-and-a-Half since their inception thirteen years ago. The "big meat" is what locals in Laian call braised pork. It is commonly referred to as "tiger skin big meat." Whether it’s from the local dialect or a Nanjing suburban colloquialism, "tiger skin big meat" has become a trademark legally owned by Mr. Zang, the operator of this snack...
Crisp sugar, originally known as Dong Sugar, is said to have been introduced from - County over a hundred years ago. It is mainly made from four ingredients: flour, white sugar, sesame seeds, and maltose, and has a fragrant taste. Recipe: Take 40 jin of all-purpose flour (i.e., fine flour), 40 jin of cotton candy, 20 jin of sesame seeds, and 15 jin of maltose. Preparation: First, lightly stir-fry the flour and sesame seeds separately over a low flame...