Tianzhu Five-Spice Dried Tofu boasts a unique flavor that is tender, aromatic, and delicious, making it a beloved snack among travelers visiting Tianzhu Mountain. The origin of the Five-Spice Dried Tofu is said, according to folklore, to be related to Wang Anshi. When Wang Anshi was leaving his post as Prefect of Shuzhou, he hosted a banquet to entertain his literary friends and poets. Unexpectedly, the first dish the chef served was...
Wan Gong Cake is one of the most renowned traditional Huizhou-style pastries. Legend has it that this cake was once presented as a local tribute to Emperor Qianlong for his tasting. Delighted by its taste, he bestowed upon it the title "Tribute Cake." It has a production history of over 300 years. Wan Gong Cake is made by adding various high-nutrition, premium-quality ingredients such as black sesame and nuts to the original recipe, and through...
Tianzhu Mountain Wild Kudzu Powder is made from wild kudzu roots that have grown for years in the high-altitude forests of Tianzhu Mountain, a national scenic area. It is carefully processed according to organic food production standards. Kudzu root is non-toxic, harmless, and has no side effects. The Ministry of Health classifies it as a dual-use mountain plant for both food and medicine. Kudzu root is rich in 13 essential amino acids required by the human body…
Tianzhu Fragrant Duck is a distinctive local delicacy from Tianzhu Mountain in Anhui Province. The main ingredient is free-range farm-raised duck that grows in the wild, drinking mountain spring water and feeding on wild plants and animals. While preserving the natural flavors of the ingredients, the dish uses natural seasonings and a carefully crafted recipe, combining traditional techniques with modern processing methods. It boasts a rich aroma and mellow taste that is unforgettable and truly delicious.
Stone Ear: Belongs to the family Umbilicariaceae of the division Lichens. The fungal body is leaf-shaped. The sun-facing side is grayish-white or green, while the side attached to the rock is dark brown. During its growth phase, it has filamentous hairs with a central umbilicate protrusion, growing on the rocky substrate. After moisture evaporates, its leathery texture becomes brittle and easily breaks. It mostly grows in damp, shady crevices of cliff walls at altitudes between 700 and 1800 meters. …
Trichosanthes Seed: Volume 18 of Compendium of Materia Medica states that roasted Trichosanthes Seed “nourishes deficiency and relieves dry mouth, moisturizes the heart and lungs, treats hematemesis, bloody dysentery, red and white diarrhea, and wrinkles on hands and face,” and “restores dark skin to white,” making it a “miraculous medicine for treating diabetes.” Modern medical science confirms: Trichosanthes Seed contains a variety of amino acids, vitamins, proteins, as well as calcium, iron, zinc,…
Tongcheng water celery is a specialty of Tongcheng City, Anqing, in Anhui Province. It is a unique vegetable native to Tongcheng and has been cultivated for hundreds of years. Belonging to the micro-family of perennial plants, Tongcheng water celery is known for its crisp and tender texture, fragrant taste, refreshing flavor, and sweet aftertaste. The winter variety, also called “Bailao,” has…
Fragrant Green Grass Rice is a specialty of Qingcao Town, Tongcheng City, Anqing, Anhui Province. Tongcheng’s Fragrant Green Grass Rice features premium raw grains, refined processing, and exquisite packaging. The rice is white, uniform, and fragrant with a rich aroma. It is soft, fluffy, and delicious—stimulating appetite while leaving a lingering field-fresh aftertaste. Tongcheng is recognized as a National Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration City (County); among the Top Ten Agricultural Industrialization Cities (Counties) in Anhui Province, and an Ecological Agriculture Demonstration City (County), boasting a superior natural environment free from pollution sources. Qingcao Fragrant Rice Industry Group Co., Ltd. owns 630,000 acres of high-quality rice production bases, including 200,000 acres of green food rice bases and 30,000 acres of pollution-free rice bases. The region’s unique soil, water quality, and climate conditions contribute to the distinctive excellence of “Qingcao Fragrant” rice. This rice has been honored with titles such as “Reliable Rice” by the China National Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Corporation and “Anhui Famous Brand Agricultural Product.” It has also passed national certifications for “Green Food” and “Pollution-Free Agricultural Products,” while “Qingcao Fragrant” has been awarded the title of “Famous Trademark of Anhui Province.”
Wheat fish are found in the waters around Tongcheng’s lakes. They are about the size of wheat grains and are caught during the wheat harvest season, hence their name. With extremely limited production and a short fishing season, they are considered a rare delicacy. They can be dried and stored, then cooked with eggs or tofu to create a delicious dish. A famous folk song from Tongcheng goes, “Stewed wheat fish…”
Tongcheng rice enjoys a high reputation both within and outside the province and has been listed as an export product. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, the rice produced in areas such as Fanjiagang, Huayuanfan, and Liaofenggang in Tongcheng was sold as far as the capital city and highly praised. Historically, renowned rice varieties such as “Sanli Cun” and “Yangliu Xian” were cultivated, and both the cultivation techniques and processing methods were meticulously refined...
Water celery is a unique vegetable specialty of Tongcheng with a cultivation history of several hundred years. It belongs to the micro-class perennial plant family, has well-developed roots, and extremely strong reproductive ability, yielding up to five crops per year. The cultivation method is simple, requiring only manual management without the need for fertilization, and can produce 20,000 to 30,000 pounds per mu annually, with high economic value. It can also…
Eating Artemisia cakes on the third day of the third lunar month is a traditional custom in the Tongcheng and Huaining areas. According to tales passed down from elders, the “third day of the third month” is a festival for all departed souls. On this day, every family eats Artemisia cakes to honor the deceased while also praying for health and longevity for everyone, and protection from evil. The artemisia plant is known as mugwort, belonging to...
Fangji Dumplings is a popular soup dish crafted by an elderly man surnamed Fang in Chengguan Town, Tongcheng City. Known far and wide for their snow-white, thin wrappers, delicate and tender fillings, and flavorful yet not greasy broth, these dumplings are beloved by people of all ages—both locals and visitors alike. Although the elderly Mr. Fang has grown old, his craft lives on through his son, who has taken over the family business and...
Fangang Town: Glazed Dragon Vats and pig bristle products are export goods.…
Snowwood Sculpture is a unique Chinese art form. This craft is made from peeled sunflower stems as the raw material, featuring content such as flowers, birds, insects, fish, pavilions, and towers. Created by artisans through handcrafting, these sculptures take the form of three-dimensional paintings. The artworks are crystal-clear, luxurious and elegant, full of charm, and resistant to discoloration, making them high-end collectibles and ideal gifts. Currently, Snowwood Sculpture also...
Tongling Shun’an Crisp Sugar is a specialty of Shun’an Town, Tongling County, Tongling City, Anhui Province. The production of Shun’an Crisp Sugar began in the late Tang Dynasty. It is made from high-quality flour, fine white sugar, pure black sesame seeds, along with appropriate amounts of osmanthus, green plums, and kumquat cakes, all finely processed. It is characterized by its soft, fluffy texture and sweet, moist taste, holding its shape without breaking apart. It is one of the traditional flavored foods of the Tongling area.…
Fenghuang Mountain Village is located in the southeastern part of Shun’an Town, covering an area of 33 square kilometers. The cultivation of tree peonies is the leading agricultural industry in the area. The “Tongfeng Brand Tree Peony Bark” has won the provincial title of High-quality Branded Agricultural Product multiple times. As a result, Tongling was awarded the titles “Southern China Tree Peony Base” by the Ministry of Agriculture and “Hometown of Medicinal Tree Peonies in China” by the State Forestry Administration…
Taiping Garlic, also known as Ting Garlic, is one of the garlic varieties from the Tongling area in Anhui Province that is as renowned as Aidatou (one of the Eight Treasures of Tongling). It earned its name from being cultivated for a long time in Tingzhou Village, the former Taiping Township. Taiping Garlic has a long cultivation history, with excellent varietal stability and strong resistance to degeneration; it tolerates high temperatures, is highly resilient, and yields abundantly. …
Many everyday items from ancient bronze ware, due to their artistic shapes and decorative patterns as well as strong cultural connotations, were regarded as antiques by later generations. Those reproduced or replicated in modern times are called bronze crafts. These also include various modern crafted ornaments, display pieces, and daily utility items made primarily of copper or using copper as the main material...
Zaixingwei Radish boasts unique qualities: its flesh is as white as jade, with thin skin, tender texture, abundant juice, and a solid core—never stringy or hollow. It has no spicy aftertaste, offering a sweet and crisp taste. The radish grows a single main root with very few side roots. Its sprouts are more easily absorbed by the human body, making them suitable for various culinary uses such as stir-frying, boiling, or serving cold in salads, all of which turn out excellent. They can also be enjoyed raw as…