Huangchi Town got its name from the legend of a golden phoenix perching on the Huangchi Pond. For centuries, a variety of rustic pickled vegetables nurtured by the waters of Huangchi have been a beloved staple of the local diet and have spread far and wide. Huangchi Pickles are made with the sweet spring water of Huangchi, using traditional methods and fresh ingredients from the fields—such as preserved mustard greens, long beans, radishes, baby cucumbers, garlic, ginger, and coriander. Each variety exudes the aroma of countryside freshness and can be served as a drinking snack, a rice side dish, or even enjoyed with tea.
Select one fresh dog leg, 50 grams each of scallions and ginger (total 50 grams), an appropriate amount of vegetable oil, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, 60 grams of cooking wine, a small amount of sugar, refined salt, MSG, and red chili peppers, and 30 grams of soy sauce. First, wash and cut the dog leg into pieces, boil them briefly in hot water, then rinse clean with water. Next, slice the scallions and ginger, and place the star anise, …
Also known as SanKouTang Old Goose Soup. After the reform and opening-up, local farmers sought to broaden their path to prosperity by raising inexpensive farm geese, then fattening them in sheds. The geese are slaughtered and cooked in a pressure cooker with over ten kinds of spices, along with salt, sugar, scallions, and other ingredients for an “authentic flavor” treatment. This results in a clear soup, tender yet intact meat, rich yet...
Hanshan Dried Tofu Slices are exquisitely made — a single block can be sliced into over ten layers. When cut, the slices are as fine as threads, as soft as silk, yet tough and unbroken enough to thread a needle. The tofu is briefly simmered in rich broth to absorb the flavor, then seasoned with various condiments. It is topped with dried shrimp, diced ham, shredded tender ginger, shredded green and red chili peppers, egg crepe strips, and thinly sliced blanched seasonal vegetables arranged over the plated tofu. Drizzled with...
Gynostemma, also known as Small Bitter Herb, Gongluoguo Bottom, or Ground-Covering Root, is a perennial climbing herbaceous plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. It boasts high medicinal and tonic value and is often referred to as "Southern Ginseng." The main production areas are around Taihu Mountain and Cangshan in Hanshan County. Gynostemma tea is made from wild Gynostemma harvested in Anhui Province’s Taihu Mountain, using...
It is divided into sika deer antler and red deer antler. Sika deer antler, also known as yellow-haired antler or flower antler, usually has one to two branches; red deer antler, also called green-haired antler, is thicker and has more branches. Deer antler is a precious traditional Chinese medicinal material, with a sweet, salty, and warm nature, and is non-toxic. Its main nutritional components include deer antler essence, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium…
Zhanggong Township: Fruits and Peaches
Cangshan Whetstone in Hanshan County...
Suqi has a long history of cultivation in the county. Notable varieties include "Suqi" and "Jieqi." In particular, Suqi is deep red-skinned with snow-white flesh, thin-skinned, sweet, fine-textured, and low in fiber, making it one of the best varieties of water chestnut. Water chestnuts are highly nutritious, containing 1.5% protein, 21% carbohydrates, and 0.1% fat. Medicinally, they help break up stagnation, stop bleeding, treat dysentery, detoxify, promote the eruption of measles, and relieve hangovers. They can also be processed into starch, vermicelli, maltose, used in brewing, and more. They store and transport well, playing a regulatory role in the vegetable and fruit markets, and are a beloved winter vegetable and fruit. Suqi is grown throughout the county, with major production areas including Nan Zhangtuan Township. In 1988, the planting area was about 700 mu, with an annual yield of over 300 tons, mainly sold to Bengbu City for canning and export.
....H-beams are produced using the most economically efficient process of rolling cast special-shaped billets, along with a rational mill layout and the world's first optimized H-beam sawing production technology. Advanced high-precision techniques such as low-tension control, dynamic axial adjustment of rolls, and automatic roll gap control ensure product quality. ....The H-beam production process...
The high-speed wire rod plant features production processes and equipment that are at the forefront of global technology, capable of rolling eight major steel grades in 28 specifications, including both plain and ribbed wire rods. Many of its products fill domestic gaps and are exported in large quantities to countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Hong Kong. The designed annual production capacity is 400,000 tons, which exceeded 600,000 tons as early as 1996,…
Ma'anshan lobster, also known as prawn, lobster head, lobster king, or sea prawn, is commonly referred to as the "king of shrimp" among locals. It belongs to the family Palinuridae under the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. Its cephalothorax is large and robust, with a hard, colorful shell, a short abdomen, and a body length generally ranging from 20 to 40 centimeters, weighing around 0.5 kilograms...
In areas such as Tongzha and Baoshan within the county, the craft of folk paper-cutting is relatively common. With just a thin sheet of paper and a pair of scissors, artisans skillfully cut out various decorative flat artworks featuring flowers, birds, animals, fish, shrimp, as well as opera costume characters and chubby babies, beautifying everyday life and deeply beloved by the working people. It is common to see these creations used in home décor, as gifts, or adorning doors and windows during festive occasions…
Hanshan Rice: Hanshan County is located between the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers and is known as a “land of fish and rice.” It has a long history of rice cultivation, with fertile soil and abundant reservoir resources. The origin of “Hanshan Rice” lies close to the Taihu Mountain National Forest Park, encompassing Taochang Town—a nationally recognized ecological town—the Yunchao Provincial Modern Agricultural Demonstration Zone, and Dayutan Wetland. Surrounded by mountains, with rolling hills and flatlands interlaced, the area boasts a forest coverage rate of 40%. The Yuxi River and Niutun River flow through the region, creating an excellent ecological environment that provides ideal natural conditions for growing high-quality rice. In recent years, the Hanshan County Agriculture Commission has vigorously promoted green rice production techniques such as the use of high-quality rice varieties and matching cultivation methods, mechanized transplanting, straw crushing and returning to fields, green manure planting, and green pest and disease control. These measures have reduced the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Testing shows that “Hanshan Rice” contains 8.2%–8.41% protein, about 15% amylose, gel consistency ≥65%, and trace elements such as zinc and selenium, making it both nutritious and safe in quality.
Yuncao, anciently known as Liaohuazhou, was once the leading town of Hanshan County in Anhui Province. With a history of over a thousand years since its establishment in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, it flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties. At its peak, Yuncao boasted 48 sluice gates, 72 lanes, and a population of around 10,000. The town was home to hundreds of businesses, including shops, brokers' offices, workshops, stores, banks, pawnshops, and teahouses, with storefronts lined up one after another...
Heshan Red Melon Seeds are a specialty of Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province. Also known as red melon seeds, they feature a deep red color, uniform size, thin shells, thick kernels, and a unique aroma. They are an important export product of the county and are highly favored by compatriots in Hong Kong and Macau as well as consumers in Southeast Asian countries. The main production area of Heshan's red melon seeds is in Qingxi...
Sanchahe Crabs are a specialty of Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province. As early as the Qing Dynasty, the crabs from Sanchahe in Hanshan County were renowned across the country for their large size, robust build, rich and plump meat, golden roe, and unique flavor. According to experienced connoisseurs: if you place a Sanchahe crab upside down on a glass plate, it can flip itself back over — a feat other crabs cannot achieve. These crabs typically weigh around 150…
Hanshan water chestnuts are a specialty of Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province. Water chestnuts are a pollution-free green aquatic product, highly favored by residents of large and medium-sized cities. Located between the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers, Hanshan County’s Huanfeng Town boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, along with a pleasant climate. The area features crisscrossing waterways in Mahu Weir and Daxi Weir, abundant water sources, and a hot and humid climate with fertile…
Roast Square Pork, also known as Roast Square, is an essential dish for grand banquets in the county and has a history of over 70 years. The preparation involves washing the pork skin with rice water while scraping it. During roasting, the meat is skewered on an iron fork and first cooked to about medium rare. Then, sesame oil is applied to the skin while continuing to roast. Once fully cooked, the meat is sliced into thin square pieces and served with sweet bean paste or sugar...
Steamed Crucian Carp Steamed Crucian Carp is a high-end dish commonly served in the region before the founding of the People’s Republic of China, known for its unique flavor. The preparation involves slicing the crucian carp, removing the bones, washing it clean, then placing the ingredients and seasonings inside the fish belly. It is wrapped in a floral oil net, steamed until cooked, and then finished with a quick fry. The result is aromatic, tender, and delicious. …