The history of crab farming in the Wuwei area is long-standing, and the crab culture there has deep roots. During the Song Dynasty, Wang Zhidao, a poet from Wuwei, was inspired by the local crab culture and wrote numerous poems describing Wuwei crabs, such as: "The west wind shakes down yellow flowers in autumn, and the riverside city offers crabs to float upon." In the third year of the Chongning era of the Song Dynasty, the great calligrapher Mi Fu, while serving as the military governor of Wuwei, created the anecdote of "three kowtows to cook..."
The craft of the carved ink gauze lantern originated in the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of over 300 years. At the height of the Qing Dynasty, there were more than 30 folk workshops making these lanterns, with skills passed down through generations. After nearly a century of war, by the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, when recovery and revival were underway, the government organized folk artisans and established...
Xinma Jewelry is located in Nicha Crossing Industrial Zone, Wuwei County. The company's main products include: natural freshwater cultured pearls, pearl handicrafts, Burmese jade carvings, Xiuyan jade handicrafts, and agate handicrafts. There are five major categories with over 3,000 styles. The "Xinma" registered trademark has been awarded the Gold Award at the China International Agricultural Fair…
In the past, in the Liujiadu area of Wuwei County, Anhui Province, locals would make rice cakes as offerings to the "Kitchen God." On the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month each year, every household would prepare these Kitchen God Offering Rice Cakes. Typically, the rice flour and fillings were prepared in the morning, shaped in the afternoon, and pan-fried or grilled in the evening. The first batch of freshly cooked cakes was offered to the Kitchen God as part of the ritual. Method: …
Central Anhui brand daily-use porcelain is a well-known product meticulously developed over the years by Hanshan Ceramics Co., Ltd. The company is located in Dongguan Town and was formerly known as Hanshan Porcelain Factory, established in 1959. It currently operates three modern daily-use porcelain production lines, has total assets of 66 million yuan, and employs 1,800 workers, producing over 50 million pieces of fine...
The "Lixin" brand of marinated beef series, also known as "Ma Lao Er" marinated dishes. This marinated cuisine originates from the four-generation family recipe and unique formula of the Ma family in Wuwei County. It is made from carefully selected high-quality fresh beef, combined with a variety of premium spices, and refined through multiple processes. The taste is delicious upon first bite, with tender meat texture and a rich, aromatic flavor,...
Stewed Shredded Tofu is a famous traditional breakfast dish from Wuhu and a signature delicacy of the over 80-year-old Huaiyang-style restaurant "Gengfuxing Restaurant." In the Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, this dish was called "Nine-Shred Soup." According to the Qing-era cookbook *Diaoding Ji*, the ingredients used in Stewed Shredded Tofu at that time were very refined, commonly including shredded ham, shredded bamboo shoots, shredded whitebait, shredded wood ear fungus...
Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (a local snack) In the golden season of autumn chrysanthemums, when crab meat and roe are at their plumpest, the lesser-known Wuhu Crab Roe Soup Dumplings also make their seasonal debut. As early as the 1920s, the crab roe soup dumplings served at major restaurants in Wuhu such as Tongqinglou, Zuichun, and Yipinxuan had already earned a stellar reputation. The...
"Geng Fuxing" Crispy Sesame Cake (local snack) Among the wide variety of famous snacks in Wuhu City, "Geng Fuxing Crispy Sesame Cake" is renowned far and wide for its fragrant, crispy, and flaky taste, earning praise along the entire Yangtze River region. Everyone who visits Wuhu is drawn to it by its reputation, eager to taste it in person. The Geng Fuxing Crispy Sesame Cake has a history of nearly 8…
Geng Fuxing Shrimp Roe Noodles (local snack), with nearly 90 years of history, is a renowned delicacy in Wuhu. Everyone who visits Wuhu makes a point of coming here to taste it. Over 20 countries’ ambassadors to China, as well as thousands of international friends and compatriots from Hong Kong and Macau, have come to try them...
The “Three Knives” refer to scissors, kitchen knives, and razors. These are traditional products of Wuhu City. The production of scissors began in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and fine quality, making them one of the three most renowned brands of scissors in China (namely, Zhao Yunsheng Scissors from Wuhu, Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors from Hangzhou, and Wang Mazhi Scissors from Beijing). Among them, the Zhang Xiaoquan scissors from Hangzhou also trace their origins to Wuhu (Zhang Xiaoquan was originally from Huichang Township, Yi County, Anhui Province, during the late Ming Dynasty. His father, Zhang Sijia, learned the craft in Wuhu, which was well known for its “Three Knives.” Under his father’s careful guidance and through hands-on experience, Xiaoquan mastered the art of scissor-making.), making Wuhu the true “Hometown of Scissors” in China. The kitchen knife is designed to serve three functions—its front part is used for slicing, the middle for chopping, and the back for dicing. Wuhu razors are elegant in design, have sharp blades, are durable and long-lasting, as well as being lightweight and flexible.
Wuhu is situated along the Yangtze River, surrounded by an intricate network of rivers and lakes scattered across the landscape. The area enjoys abundant water resources. With a strong emphasis on environmental protection by local authorities, the region is free from pollution and boasts an excellent ecological environment, making it highly suitable for the growth of hairy crabs and various other freshwater fish and shrimp. Wuhu has long been known as a land of fish and rice, and for many years...
Jiangji Pickled Vegetables are a specialty of Liulang Town, Wuhu County, Wuhu City, Anhui Province. Made from fresh green vegetables through careful processing, the product range includes coriander, radish, lettuce, pickled melon, ginger, and more. They are deliciously fragrant and leave a lingering aftertaste. Wuhu Jiangji Pickled Vegetables Co., Ltd. has established coriander as its flagship product and has successively launched...
Lao Rui Sesame Oil is a specialty of Taoxin Town, Wuhu County, Wuhu City, Anhui Province. Produced using an original, ancient wooden press method, Lao Rui Sesame Oil boasts a rich, mellow, and uniquely fragrant taste that can be smelled from afar. The traditional wood-pressing technique relies entirely on manpower and wooden equipment to extract oil from rapeseed and sesame, without adding any chemicals...
Wuhu City has a long history of growing sweet potatoes, and Wanzhi Town in Wuhu County is one of the major planting and production areas. Thanks to its unique geographical conditions and cultivation methods, "Wanzhi Sweet Potatoes" have developed distinctive qualities — they have low water content, floury and sweet flesh that is delicious, low coarse fiber, and are rich in dietary fiber and minerals. They are highly favored by consumers in cities such as Nanjing, Tianjin, and Shanghai, and have long been praised as having a color “like white jade,” a sweetness “like honey,” an aroma “like osmanthus,” and a taste “like millet.” The application area for "Wanzhi Sweet Potatoes" covers 26 administrative villages in Wanzhi Town, including Lucun and Putang, with a protected regional area of 17,948 hectares and a total annual output of approximately 403,800 tons.
Maqiao Village is located on the southern bank of the Qingyi River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. The village has 430 households and a population of 1,458. It covers a total area of 4,800 mu, including 1,600 mu of arable land, 2,000 mu of low-lying land, and 2,500 mu dedicated to aquaculture. In 2007, the village was designated as a specialty aquaculture village in Wuhu County, and in 2008, it was recognized by the county agricultural commission as...
The farming area of Taoxin Green Shrimp has exceeded 3,000 mu, benefiting 260 farming households, with an annual output value of 7 million yuan. It is the largest pollution-free green shrimp farming base in the city and has become an important local brand. As early as the Northern Song Dynasty, Taoxin had a history of shrimp breeding, catching, and consumption. According to historical records available, as early as the second year of the Chiwu era (239 AD) during the Eastern Wu period...
The Four Famous Fish of Wuhu refer to: shad, hairtail, salmon, and eel. Among them, "shad and hairtail" are ranked first and second among the "Three Delicacies of the Yangtze River" respectively!
Sesame-flavored coriander, also known as “five-spice coriander,” is primarily made from tall-stemmed Chinese cabbage with long stalks, short leaves, sturdy and tender white leaves. It is combined with an appropriate amount of fine salt, five-spice powder, minced garlic cloves, chili powder, roasted black sesame seeds, cooked vegetable oil, and a small amount of preservative. Using traditional techniques, it undergoes processes such as sun-drying, washing, cutting, dehydration, salting, seasoning…
Iron painting originated in Wuhu and was first created during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. Tracing back to its roots, it is an outstanding representative of Wuhu—a vital cradle of human "fire culture" known for its 2.5 million years of ancient human activity and millennia of copper and iron smelting history along the Yangtze River. It was pioneered by Tang Tianchi, a late Ming and early Qing blacksmith hailing from Huizhou, in a creative fusion with the renowned…