The "Dangyan" series of chili pepper seeds are renowned for their large, plump grains and bright, vibrant colors. The peppers themselves are celebrated for their juicy, flavorful taste, large size, round shape, and glossy, eye-catching hue. The "Dangyan" varieties are rich in essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients required by the human body, making them highly favored by consumers. Those produced in Wenzhuang Town...
Dangshan County, one of the ancient 36 commanderies and widely known as the “hometown of crisp pears” across China, lies at the junction of seven counties across four provinces—Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, and Anhui. Blessed with abundant natural resources and fertile land, Dangshan has long been a prime location for brewing fine liquors. In the third year of the Tianbao era during the Tang Dynasty (744 AD), the poetic genius Li Bai visited Dangshan Commandery and enjoyed a drink of Yanxitan Liquor by the “Yanxi Pavilion Pond.” He was so inspired that he wrote the timeless verse, “I’m tempted to sail the seas, just waiting for the strong wind to rise,” thus making Yanxitan Liquor legendary and renowned both in China and abroad. The Yanxitan series of liquors are premium-quality alcoholic beverages produced by the Yanxitan Group. Since the 1990s, the newly developed Yanxitan series has consistently won provincial and national quality awards, as well as international gold and silver prizes. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a provincial-level “Outstanding Economic Performance Unit,” “Star Enterprise,” “Contract-Abiding and Credit-Worthy Enterprise,” and “Consumer-Trusted Enterprise,” establishing itself as a key industrial pillar in Dangshan. Widely celebrated across the Jianghuai region, Yanxitan Liquor is hailed by consumers as a fine liquor masterpiece, enjoying enduring fame and a fragrant reputation across the nation. The Yanxitan series includes over 50 varieties spanning high-, medium-, and low-end options, all featuring excellent quality and exquisite packaging. These liquors inherit the traditional “old five-distillation” method and double fermentation techniques, along with modern brewing innovations such as “returning mash and redistilling.” They are brewed purely from grain and water, infused with aged liquor bases, and carefully crafted. The resulting spirit is crystal clear, smooth and sweet with a clean finish, elegant aroma, lingering fragrance in the cup, and a gentle effect on the head—truly unique in character. (Dangshan)
The Early Ripening pear, introduced by the Dangshan Orchard Farm in Anhui Province, has an average single fruit weight of 150–250 grams and is nearly round or oval in shape. The fruit’s surface is smooth, with a greenish-yellow skin, white flesh, abundant juice, and sweet taste. The core is small, and the overall quality is top-grade. It hits the market about one month earlier than the Dangshan Crisp Pear. (Dangshan)…
Dangshan Crisp Pear is a renowned fruit in China. Renowned both domestically and internationally for its large size, bright yellow color, thin skin with abundant juice, tender flesh, small core, and sweet yet crisp texture. Dangshan Crisp Pears are rich in sugar, minerals, organic acids, and various vitamins, making them an exceptionally nutritious and high-quality fruit. In addition to being eaten fresh, they can also be…
Dalu Kou sweet potatoes are a specialty of Dalu Kou Township, the core production area of sweet potatoes in Sixian County, which is honored as the "Hometown of Sweet Potatoes in China." As a locally superior variety, Dalu Kou sweet potatoes have been cultivated in Sixian County for over 300 years. According to historical research: “The term ‘sweet potato’ first appeared in the Southern Plants and Trees by Ji Han of the Jin Dynasty, which states: ‘Sweet potato is a kind of yam or taro…’”
“Among all stones under heaven, those from Língbì are the most wondrous—sounding like bronze yet appearing as smooth as jade.” This famous line is from the “Song of Wall Stone,” recorded in the *Suzhou Annals*, which praises the Qìngyún Stone of Língbì, testifying to its rarity and value. When struck, this stone produces a pleasant, harmonious sound. In 1986, the Língbì County Arts and Crafts Factory, using its unique Qìngyún Stone as raw material, carefully crafted ancient musical instruments such as bianqing (chime stones), fish-shaped chimes, longevity chimes, stone lithophones, and fǒu (an ancient percussion instrument), which were later performed on stage by the Nanjing Song and Dance Ensemble. According to China’s earliest geographical text, the *Tribute of Yu*, the “floating chime stones of Sìbīn” refer precisely to the Qìngyún Mountain area within Yúgōu District of today’s Língbì County. The stones from this mountain are as black as ink, shiny as a mirror, and produce a sound like bronze, earning high praise throughout the ages. Instruments made from them have been especially treasured. Multiple records in the *History of the Song Dynasty* document how emperors of various dynasties visited Língbì to collect these resonant stones. Legend has it that during the Northern Song Dynasty, someone crafted an inkstone from Qìngyún Stone, carving a scene titled “Small Peak of Língbì” and presenting it to Emperor Huizong of Song. The emperor was so fond of the carved inkstone that he inscribed the eight characters “High the mountain, small the moon; fallen the water, exposed the stone” next to the small peak. From then on, the Qìngyún Stone of Língbì grew even more valuable and drew greater attention. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, more and more people came to Língbì to quarry Qìngyún Stone. As recorded in the *Língbì County Annals*: “The stones shimmer with spiritual light, their color resembling that of fine jade.” Hence, the name “Língbì” (literally, “Spiritual Jade”) came into being.
Peanuts are nourishing and beneficial to health, helping to prolong life, which is why they are commonly called "longevity fruit" among the people. Like soybeans, they are also honored as "plant meat" or "meat among vegetables." The nutritional value of peanuts is higher than that of cereals and can compare to animal-based foods such as eggs, milk, and meat. They are rich in protein and fat, especially...
Lingbi Qinyun Stone Carving is also known as "Eight-Tone Stone." "Among all stones under heaven, Lingbi’s is uniquely wondrous — its sound rings like bronze, its color gleams like jade." This famous line from the *Song of the Wall Stone*, recorded in the *Suzhou Prefecture Annals*, praises the esteemed Lingbi Qinyun Stone, attesting to its preciousness. When struck, the stone emits a pleasant, melodious sound. In 1986, the Lingbi County Arts and Crafts Factory used its distinctive Qinyun Stone to meticulously craft ancient musical instruments such as bianqing (chime stones), fish-shaped longevity chimes, stone percussion plates (fangxiang), and earthenware drums (fu), which were later performed on stage by the Nanjing Song and Dance Ensemble. According to *Yu Gong*, China’s earliest geographical text, the "floating chimes by the Si River" refer precisely to the Qinyun Mountain within present-day Yugou District of Lingbi County. The mountain's stones are as dark as ink, as glossy as a mirror, and produce a sound like bronze — qualities praised throughout history. Instruments made from these stones have been highly valued across dynasties. The *History of the Song Dynasty* contains multiple accounts of imperial families coming to Lingbi to collect qing (chimes). Legend has it that during the Northern Song Dynasty, someone crafted an inkstone from Qinyun Stone and carved the scene of “a small peak of Lingbi” on it, presenting it to Emperor Huizong. Delighted with the carving, the emperor spontaneously inscribed the eight characters “High mountains, small moon; receding water, exposed stones” beside the miniature peak. From then on, the reputation and value of Lingbi Qinyun Stone soared, drawing even more attention. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, more and more people came to Lingbi to quarry Qinyun Stone. As recorded in the *Lingbi County Annals*: “The stones shimmer with a spiritual glow, their color resembling wall jade.” The name “Lingbi” (literally "Spiritual Wall") originates from this description.
Lingbi Exotic Stones Lingbi County derives its name from the abundance of jade produced there. Lingbi stones are categorized into exotic stones, qing stones, and marble. The exotic stones possess a natural charm and produce a resonant sound when struck; they were honored as the "Number One Stone Under Heaven" by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. Qing stones are unique to Lingbi, dark as ink jade, and emit beautiful tones when tapped—commonly known as the "Eight-Tone Stone." They were used by ancient people over four thousand years ago to craft...
Dangshan greenhouse nectarines are a specialty of Dangshan County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. The greenhouse nectarines from Dangshan come in a wide variety of types, featuring bright colors, a lustrous and beautiful appearance, tender flesh, and a sweet-and-sour taste that is both delicious and pleasing to the eye and palate. The “greenhouse nectarines” of Dangshan have over a decade of cultivation history, and the produce is diverse in variety, vivid in color, lustrous in appearance...
Located in Sili Zhong Village, Shunhe Township, Yongqiao District, Suzhou City, right next to Provincial Highway 302, the village has leveraged its high-quality soil and the abundant waters of the Shuangqing River. Since the early 1990s, garlic was introduced from Cangshan, Shandong, and through adapting to local conditions, the area has developed an effective method for cultivating garlic. With generous use of fertilizer and water, plastic mulching…
Hao Gou Township's Yao Yan Village is located about 20 kilometers northeast of Suzhou City, boasting a very advantageous geographical location. It is a provincial-level model new rural village primarily focused on the vermicelli processing industry. The village has a population of over 4,000, with more than 2,500 people engaged in the vermicelli industry. Yao Yan vermicelli is produced using traditional methods, with manual operation as the main approach. The product...
Yong'an Town is a key production and sales base for table potatoes in Yongqiao District, with a history spanning 22 years. Through active guidance from policy and agricultural authorities, efforts to improve organization, optimize planting structures, and promote advanced and applicable technologies have led to scaled-up production and industrialized management. This has resulted in sustained high yields and profitability for many years, with strong enthusiasm among local residents...
Fuliji Roast Chicken (Red-Cooked Chicken, Fuliji Style) is a dish of the Huai River regional cuisine in Anhui, boasting a history of over a thousand years. It originates from Fuliji Town, located about 30 li north of Suzhou City, Anhui Province, situated along the vital Beijing-Shanghai Railway line. There are several versions regarding the origin of this roast chicken. The more recent version says that originally, after cooking…
Ingredients: One chicken (about 2000g) Seasonings: 50g dried mushrooms, 1 egg white, 10 heart-of-rape shoots. Method: (1) Remove feathers and internal organs from the chicken, debone, cut into one-inch cubes, drain excess water, mix with egg white, then add salt, cooking wine, pepper, and MSG. (2)…
Suzhou Le Stone Inkstone is a renowned ancient inkstone in China, which enjoyed great fame during the Tang and Song dynasties. Literary masters and experts such as Han Yu, Bai Juyi, Su Shi, and Mi Fu have all praised it. It is considered a treasure both within China and in Japan and Southeast Asia. The Le Stone Inkstone is one of the traditional famous inkstones, produced in the Zhu Lan and Jie Ji areas of Suzhou County, Anhui Province. The stone comes in colors such as light grey and grey-black...
Lingbi Hemp Paste Soup is a specialty of Lingbi County, Suzhou City, Anhui Province. The hemp paste has a soft texture and delicious flavor. Hemp Paste Soup is especially popular in the Lingbi area, with nearly every steamed bun shop featuring a large pot of it. The main ingredients of Lingbi’s Hemp Paste Soup (savory version) include: hemp paste noodles, shredded bean curd skin, shredded kelp, peanuts…
It was discovered and mined during the Northern Song Dynasty, hence the name. Among the renowned Duan inkstone quarries, Songkeng ranks just after Shuiyan, Kengzaiyan, and Mazikeng. Songkeng inkstone is composed of quartz siltstone and sericite clay shale, featuring a metamorphic clayey texture and parallel structure. The main components of the inkstone include clay, sericite, and iron hydroxide. The color of Songkeng inkstone is purple...
The method is simple. Cut the eggplant into chunks, lightly salt them, and squeeze out the water. Cut the chicken into small pieces, beat an egg, add a little flour, and mix well until the chicken pieces are all coated with flour. Cut the eggplant into chunks, lightly salt them, and squeeze out the water. Heat oil in the pot, stir-fry some scallions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili peppers. Then add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir-fry until they turn golden brown…
Spicy soup is primarily made from flour, along with a few other seasonings. The ingredients are simple and the cost is low, but it has a unique flavor—its secret lies in the technique used to prepare it. The making of spicy soup is quite distinctive; the dough kneading and washing generally need to be done about 10 hours in advance, meaning preparation takes place the afternoon before, with the soup served the next morning. The specific method is as follows...