Bengbu City is located in a temperate semi-humid monsoon climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 15.4 ℃ and rainfall of 900.9 mm. The area enjoys abundant rainfall and fertile soil. Bengbu is a national commodity grain production base and a hybrid rice seed production base for Anhui Province. It produces high-quality rice and has developed an integrated industry chain for production, processing, and sales. It supplies...
The Imperial Concubine Apricot is produced in the sandy soil areas along the Yellow River in Bengbu City. Legend has it that Yang Yuhuan, the Imperial Concubine of the Tang Dynasty, lived in Bengbu during her childhood. Though her complexion was fair, it lacked softness, and though her skin was delicate, it lacked moisture—she was not particularly pretty. In her family’s courtyard grew an apricot tree whose fruits were exceptionally large, golden-yellow, and sweet. She ate these apricots every year, and as she grew up, she became known for her porcelain-like skin and radiant beauty. After Yang Yuhuan entered the imperial palace and was bestowed the title of Imperial Concubine, people began calling this type of apricot the “Imperial Concubine Apricot.” These apricots are about the size of a duck egg, averaging 80 grams each, with the largest reaching up to 200 grams. The fruit shape is relatively plump, with both peel and flesh in bright orange-yellow hues, often showing a rosy blush on the side exposed to sunlight. The flesh is fine-grained, fiberless, juicy, sweet with a pleasant tang, and highly aromatic. They are ideal for fresh eating, and can also be processed into dried fruit or canned in syrup. The kernels are slightly sweet, edible, and can even be used medicinally. In June 1999, General Secretary Jiang Zemin visited Lingbao and tasted the Imperial Concubine Apricot, praising it as “extremely delicious.”
First, heat the milk in a pot, add marshmallows, and once the marshmallows have melted, add strawberries (other fruits can also be used). Pour the mixture out of the pot and transfer it to a suitable container. Then place it in the refrigerator to chill. It generally takes several hours. This is something made at night to be eaten the next day; otherwise, it won’t set into a jelly-like consistency. While heating the milk, bubbles will form…
There is a folk legend about the origin of crystal ice: There was a family surnamed Wang with a daughter named Wang Weiyuan. She was naturally beautiful, intelligent, lovely, and filial to her parents — a well-known beauty known far and wide for her devotion to her family. One day, while picking pears on the mountain, Weiyuan accidentally shook some fruits from a vine (the crystal tree) growing on a pear tree, causing them to fall into her spice bag.…
Crabs from Tuo Lake in Wuhe County and Golden-eyed Whitebait from Tianjing Lake. Shenji Township Zhenji: Tuo Lake Crabs. Wujiao Township Zhuxu: Golden-eyed Whitebait and crabs from Tianjing Lake. The protected geographical indication area of Tuo Lake Crabs covers the water bodies within Tuo Lake Township, Wuhe County, Anhui Province, including the section of water from Guan’zui upstream to the downstream control sluice of Tuo Lake, as well as...
Tianjing Lake silver fish from Wuhe County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province, is a local specialty. Wuhe County’s Tianjing Lake is renowned for its abundant production of silver fish. These fish are relatively large in size, with pure white, crystal-clear bodies and a distinctive golden ring around the eyes. Historical county records indicate that during the Song Dynasty, they were presented to the imperial court as a “tribute.” Tianjing Lake silver fish are scaleless, boneless,…
Wuhe White Jade Tribute Rice is a specialty of Wuhe County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. The “Han Baiyu Gong” series of rice includes varieties such as Xiguang rice, Xieyou rice, japonica rice, fragrant japonica rice, and glutinous rice. The product is crystal clear, resembling lustrous white jade. When cooked, it becomes shiny, sticky, and delicious, exuding a fragrant aroma. It tastes sweet, sticky but not greasy, and is rich in nutrition—highly favored by consumers…
Red-Heart Duck Eggs from Tuo Lake are a specialty of Tuo Lake in Wuhe County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. The ducks from Tuo Lake in Wuhe feed on small fish and shrimp in the lake, producing eggs with crisp shells, large yolks, rich oil, and bright red hearts, all of which are highly nutritious. Wuhe has vast tidal flats, raising about 1.5 million media ducks and shelducks annually, yielding over 200 million duck eggs per year. Among Wuhe’s duck breeds, those from Tuo Lake are considered the best...
Tuo Lake Flavored Fish is a specialty of Tuo Lake in Wuhe County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. The Wuhe Tuo Lake Flavored Fish features traditional fishing village flavors enhanced by a variety of Chinese herbal health formulas, offering a unique taste that is both delicious and beneficial for dietary and health purposes. Tuo Lake is the largest pollution-free freshwater lake in northern Anhui, covering an area of over 100,000 acres. With its winding shoreline, dense reeds…
Bengshan District glutinous rice. Bengbu City has a temperate semi-humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 15.4°C and rainfall of 900.9 mm. The area enjoys abundant rainfall and fertile soil. Bengbu City is a national commodity grain production base and a hybrid rice seed production base in Anhui Province. It produces high-quality rice and has established an integrated industry chain of production, processing, and sales...
Pomegranates in Bengshan District have a long cultivation history and are renowned for their excellent quality. It is said that they have been grown since the Tang Dynasty. By the Qing Dynasty, Huaiyuan pomegranates had already entered official historical records. The Huaiyuan County Annals recorded: “Among fruits in this region, the pomegranate is the best — even the tribute pomegranates from Caozhou cannot compare. Red flowers yield red fruit, white flowers yield white fruit, and the jade-seed pomegranate is particularly outstanding.” This shows that the pomegranate has...
A famous dish from Bengbu, it features boiled clam meat that is split open and stuffed with shrimp balls, then served with a clear broth. The combination of river delicacies creates an exceptional flavor, truly a unique delicacy. …
Deep-Fried Guitar-Shaped Shrimp is a traditional famous dish from Huaibei. The shrimp filling is first steamed to set its shape, then coated in a crispy batter and rolled in sesame seeds before frying. It gets its name from its resemblance to a guitar, especially the curly shrimp tail that looks like the guitar's tuning pegs. The dish has a crispy outer layer and tender, smooth shrimp filling, and is even more delicious when served with Sichuan pepper salt or sweet bean sauce. …
Also known as "Fengyang Stuffed Tofu," it is one of the imperial dishes of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, and also a traditional famous dish in the Huaihe River region. Legend has it: when Zhu Yuanzhang (reign title Hongwu), the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was a child, his family was so poor that he had to beg for food. One day, he begged for a piece of "stuffed tofu" in Fengyang city, found it quite tasty, and often...
Fatty King Fish, also known as Huai King Fish or Hui King Fish, is found only in the tens of kilometers of waters around Fengtai Xiashankou. Its flesh is rich, tender, and delicate, with an exceptionally delicious flavor that “rivals even the famous perch of Songjiang,” making it a delicacy among fish. Legend has it that Liu An, the King of Huainan during the Western Han Dynasty, was particularly fond of Fatty King Fish. Once, while hosting a banquet for his ministers, there were too many guests and not enough fish, so the chef tried to pass off other fish as Fatty King Fish—but Liu An saw through the deception and flew into a rage, exclaiming, “I cannot go a single day without Fatty King Fish!” This shows just how highly this fish was regarded. Later, the dish spread to the folk cuisine of Bengbu and Hefei, where it is simmered in chicken broth. The resulting soup is thick and creamy like milk, with tender, delicate fish and a smooth, savory taste, making it a standout dish in Huizhou cuisine.
Miaotai Village is located in the southern part of Meiqiao Township, HuaiShang District, with a population of 2,580 and a land area of 4,841 mu, of which 4,500 mu are arable. The village’s agricultural production mainly involves double-cropping of large green beans and garlic, making it an important production base for large green beans in HuaiShang District. In recent years, the village has focused on developing its agricultural products around its leading industry of large green beans...
Strawberries are rich in amino acids, fructose, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, malic acid, pectin, carotene, vitamins B1, B2, niacin, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. These nutrients play a significant role in promoting growth and development and are highly beneficial for the elderly and children. Foreign researchers have found that...
Bengbu has been renowned for pearl production since ancient times, earning it the nickname “City of Pearls.” The Bengbu Pearl Factory is located at the foot of Caoshan Mountain and by the shore of Longzi Lake. It has over 4,000 acres of pearl farming waters and more than 20 years of experience in pearl cultivation. The pearls produced here are large, plump, and rich in color. The factory has developed an integrated production line encompassing pearl cultivation, processing, and sales. This factory foc…
River shrimp are now referred to as lobster in other places and are a delicious pairing with beer in the summer. But in the past, no one used to eat this stuff. Bengbu was the first city to start eating river shrimp. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, people in Bengbu began consuming river shrimp, and the local catering industry started developing cooking methods for it—from initially boiling them in a pot...
Sesame Seed Cake with Grilled Pork Slices is a specialty of Bengbu, Anhui Province. Originating from humble street vendors, it was once considered too ordinary for refined dining. However, it has gained immense popularity among many young people—especially girls—and almost every local in Bengbu has tried it. Here's how it's made: 1. Bake several round sesame seed cakes with well-kneaded dough (usually two are bought), or…