Frozen Rice Candy is a specialty of Chizhou City, Anhui Province. In rural areas, every household makes this candy, known as “frozen rice candy.” The rice used to make frozen rice candy must be high-quality glutinous rice. The rice is first steamed in a bamboo steamer, then left to dry and freeze in the open air before being stir-fried in a wok to puff it up. It is then mixed with white sugar, maltose, corn syrup, black sesame seeds, and other ingredients. Frozen rice candy is highly nutritious...
Mountain walnuts, also known as small walnuts or little pecans, are a rare, uniquely Chinese woody oil crop and dried fruit. Qingyang County’s mountain walnuts are extremely nutritious. In addition to being rich in essential unsaturated fatty acids, their kernels also contain abundant protein and a variety of vitamins. They offer medicinal benefits such as moistening the intestines, nourishing the body, and combating aging. The mountain…
Stinky Mandarin Fish is a famous dish from Qingyang County, renowned for its unique flavor. Commonly referred to as “barrel-fresh fish” or more popularly as “salted fresh fish,” the term “salted fresh” in local dialect actually means stinky. This “flavorful mandarin fish” may smell pungent, but it tastes delicious. It retains the original taste and juice of the mandarin fish, with richly flavored, tender meat. Additionally, the bones separate easily from the flesh, …
The Southern Anhui Native Chicken is of medium size with a compact body and well-proportioned structure. Adult roosters weigh around 1.8 kilograms, featuring a majestic and robust build. They have a single comb with large, upright, and bright red comb lobes, an elegant and slender head and neck, a deep chest that slightly protrudes forward, a saddle-shaped back, and tightly packed feathers in shades of golden red. Their tail feathers are upright, featuring a mix of red and black...
The themes are drawn from Buddhist stories, such as Guanyin holding a vase and Kṣitigarbha attaining enlightenment. These carvings are known for their lifelike shapes, delicate and smooth carving techniques, and unique charm, making them highly sought-after souvenirs by visitors...
Made from wild trees such as yellow chestnut and monk’s branch selected in deep forests, these canes are carved into natural animal-shaped walking sticks. The cane heads are engraved with dragon heads, the God of Longevity, or various Buddhas. …
The rice industry in Qingyang is one of the top ten advantageous agricultural product bases in Anhui Province, producing around 130,000 tons of high-quality rice annually, with a commercialization rate of over 50%. Thanks to its superior ecological environment and climatic conditions, the quality and food safety of "Qingyang Rice" are widely recognized as top-notch. The recommended production enterprise in our county — "Qingyang Xinhé Eco-Agriculture Development..."
Jiuhua Mountain Kudzu Powder is a specialty of Jiuhua Mountain in Chizhou City, Anhui Province. The kudzu root powder from Jiuhua Mountain is cool in nature, sweet in taste, pure white as jade, and refreshingly delicious — a natural green food perfect for cooling off in the summer. The wild kudzu vine plant on Jiuhua Mountain has roots rich in starch. When the starch is extracted and washed into a white powder, it becomes "kudzu powder." It is cool in nature, sweet in taste, pure white as jade, and refreshingly delicious...
Dried bamboo shoots from Jiuhua Mountain are a specialty of Jiuhua Mountain in Chizhou City, Anhui Province. These dried bamboo shoots are processed using traditional folk methods, which involve husking, washing, boiling, and naturally sun-drying before being packaged in food bags. Jiuhua Mountain is abundant in both moso bamboo and yuan bamboo. During winter and spring, bamboo shoots sprout from the ground. Local mountain farmers harvest some of the shoots that are less likely to grow into mature bamboo and process them into...
Polygonatum from Jiuhua Mountain is a specialty of Jiuhua Mountain in Chizhou City, Anhui Province. The finished product is made from natural Polygonatum through a traditional process of nine steaming and nine sun-drying cycles, resulting in a red interior and yellow exterior with a sweet taste, commonly known as “Nine-Processed Polygonatum.” Regular consumption is believed to promote longevity. Polygonatum is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Liliaceae family, also known as chicken-head ginseng, tiger ginger, wild ginger, and more...
The Yunpei-brand Dongbao Small Stone-Ground Sesame Oil is a specialty of Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province. The Yunpei 1 Huashan Small Stone-Ground Sesame Oil is made exclusively from locally grown sesame varieties sourced from the high mountains of Jiuhua Mountain. It undergoes natural production processes such as seed roasting, smoke removal, stone-grinding into paste, paste blending, and oil separation. With its brownish-red hue, the oil retains its lecithin due to the stone-grinding process, resulting in a rich and mellow aroma…
Honey Wine Anhui Honey Wine is a local specialty liquor, a low-alcohol beverage brewed with the distinctive flavor of the traditional folk "sweet fermented rice." Made from high-quality glutinous rice, along with grains and small koji for saccharification and fermentation, it boasts a rich color, mellow aroma, and is abundant in amino acids and various vitamins. The "Welcoming Pine" brand Huangshan Honey Wine was awarded the title of "Famous Liquor" in 19…
Braised Pork with Dried Green Beans is a specialty dish from Chizhou, Anhui. First, soak the dried green beans in warm water. Cut the pork belly into two-centimeter cubes, using roughly a one-to-one ratio of soaked dried green beans to pork belly. Then prepare garlic cloves, ginger, and green onions, along with dark soy sauce, sugar, dried chili peppers, and star anise. Once the aromatics are ready, quickly blanch the pork belly in boiling water and remove it. Cut the soaked dried green beans into shorter pieces. Heat a little oil in a pan, add the chopped aromatics to sauté until fragrant, then pour in the blanched pork belly and stir-fry until some fat renders out. Prepare a clay pot, transfer the pork belly into it, and add enough boiling water to cover the meat. Add dried chili peppers, a clear chicken stew seasoning packet, and dark soy sauce to the clay pot, then simmer over low heat for half an hour. After thirty minutes, add the cut dried green bean pieces, bring to a boil, stir gently, and continue simmering over low heat for another twenty minutes. Give it a taste — the dried green beans have absorbed the flavors but still retain a nice crunch, with a bit of spice, making it extremely delicious with rice.
The Jiuhua Red series of eco-friendly health sleep products. The Buddhist pillow is crafted based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory of “cooling the head and warming the feet, along with aromatherapy,” perfectly combining traditional formulas with modern technology. It is meticulously made using unique processing techniques, and its height is ergonomically designed for greater comfort during use. The pillow core is filled with carefully selected ingredients from Jiuhua Mountain…
The “Jiuhua Red” silk quilt is made from high-quality double cocoons of mulberry silkworms, refined through traditional hand-reeling techniques and modern scientific deodorizing formulas. It is a natural green product and a premium home essential, rich in 18 amino acids. With natural antibacterial, anti-allergic, and skin-friendly properties, long-term use can promote metabolism...
Dry tea: The leaves are fine, tender, tightly rolled, and straight, with sharp sprouts standing upright. The color is dark and glossy with slight golden tips. The dry tea aroma is relatively prominent, and the uniformity is good. Tea liquor: The liquor is bright orange-red with a distinct golden ring. Aroma: The aroma is a delicate floral and fruity scent but not particularly strong. Taste: The tea broth is mellow, with a fairly quick sweet aftertaste, though it has slight bitterness and astringency that fade…
She County Kumquat: The banks of the Xin’an River in She County benefit from a uniquely mild and moist climate, providing highly favorable conditions for citrus growth. Citrus trees are not only ornamental but also a beloved fruit for people of all ages. Among She County’s citrus varieties, there is an outstanding type that appears golden or golden-red in color, hence named “kumquat.” It boasts a rich fragrance, often described as “a tree of kumquats perfuming the air for miles,” making people “salivate before even entering the orchard.” Kumquats hold great potential for development: First, they are superior in color, aroma, and taste, enjoyed by most people both domestically and internationally, and are reasonably priced; second, kumquats have thick, elastic skins that serve as an ideal protective layer for the flesh, making them less prone to damage during long-distance transport. They also become sweeter the longer they are stored, with little change in nutritional value; third, their cultivation is limited to warm southern regions, resulting in fewer competitors; fourth, kumquats ripen after the “Frost’s Descent” solar term, turning a pleasing golden hue that creates a festive atmosphere. During the Spring Festival, giving kumquats as gifts to family and friends symbolizes good fortune and prosperity, a traditional custom in She County.
"San Tan Loquat" is a premium variety of loquat in China, grown in the three natural villages of Zhangtan, Miantan, and Yuetan along the Xin’an River in She County, Anhui Province—hence the name. The "San Tan" area is surrounded by mountains and features three large, deep ponds. With a mild winter and cool summer, year-round mist, and abundant rainfall, it provides ideal growing conditions for loquats...
Fuda is a mountain village located in the low hilly area of Xiong Village, She County. The artificial cultivation of bayberries here has a history of over 300 years. “Fuda Bayberries” are large in size, with tender flesh, juicy pulp, and a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor. They are categorized into two main types based on color: Red Bayberries and White Bayberries. The Red Bayberries are bright red tinged with purple, while the White Bayberries are tender white like jade. Their vibrant colors…
Huangshan Green Peony is an innovative, premium green tea variety, first created in 1986. Its main production areas are located around Huangyinkeng, Shangyangjian, and Xianrenshi in Daguyun, northern She County. The region’s superior ecological environment contributes to its exceptional aroma, taste, and appearance, making it a favorite among travelers. The production of Huangshan Green Peony tea follows strict picking and processing standards, including...