Main ingredients: Native chicken Preparation method: Slaughter the native chicken, pluck the feathers, then debone the whole chicken, clean and set aside. Next, blanch ginkgo nuts, dogwood fruit, Atractylodes macrocephala, and tea leaves in boiling water. Dice lean meat, nuts, dried bamboo shoots, ham, and mushrooms into 5mm cubes, mix with seasonings, and stuff them inside the chicken. Then secure the chicken neck opening with a bamboo skewer. Place water in a pot to blanch the chicken, remove and place in a bowl. Add Lin'an Three Treasures, clear broth, adjust seasoning, steam until cooked, then add soaked green leaves to finish. Characteristics: Meticulously prepared, clear broth with fresh flavor, a gathering of premium ingredients, nourishing to health. Story & Background: Legend has it that in his later years, Pengzu lived in the picturesque mountains and waters of Lin'an, often consuming mountain delicacies to promote longevity. This dish features native Lin'an Tianmu chickens as the main ingredient, supplemented with valuable herbs such as Atractylodes macrocephala, ginkgo nuts, and medicinal jujubes, as well as Lin'an’s “Three Medicinal Treasures” and “Three Traditional Treasures” including Tianmu Qingding tea, dried bamboo shoots, and hickory nuts. It is a visually appealing, aromatic, flavorful, and exquisitely presented dish. (Lin'an)
Main ingredients: Dried tofu. Features: Salty, savory, spicy, delicate texture, and chewy. Story & background: Legend has it that long ago, in the remote area of Changxi, life was tough and transportation was poor. During the New Year festival, when better dishes were scarce, locals made dried tofu as a delicacy. To preserve it, they marinated the tofu with salt and spices, then laid it on straw and dried it slowly over a low flame...
Main ingredients: Old duck Special features: Tender and falling-off-the-bone meat, rich savory juice, highly nutritious Legend: In 908 AD, Qian Wang proclaimed himself the ruler of the Wuyue Kingdom. In the first year of the Tianbao era, during his tour of Yijin Army, the local villagers welcomed him with the ceremonial feast fit for nobility. An old duck was slaughtered and cooked, with newly hatched ducklings placed at the four corners, symbolizing four generations—elders and youth from all directions—sharing one joy. This gave rise to the dish known as Qianwang Four-Happiness Cauldron…
Main ingredients: Farmhouse bamboo forest chicken, ginkgo, stone ear fungus, *dried tofu, fresh bamboo shoots, stone frog, dried bamboo shoots, Changhua dried tofu, local river shrimp, ham, etc. Preparation method: Clean the chicken* and cut into pieces (remove the skin-on chicken breast meat for separate use). Place the dried bamboo shoots at the bottom of an earthenware pot. Arrange the stone frog, *dried tofu, stone ear fungus, fresh bamboo shoots, Changhua dried tofu, river shrimp, …
In most rural households around Lin’an, lush green bamboo thrives in front of and behind homes, casting dappled shadows that create an elegant and refreshing Jiangnan-style garden scene. When the great Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo served as an official in Hangzhou and visited Lin’an, he was captivated by the emerald-green bamboo standing proudly in the mountain villages and the refreshing scenery of rural homes. Filled with poetic inspiration, he wrote, “One may live without meat, but not without bamboo…”
Tianmu Qingding, also known as Tianmu Cloud Mist Tea, features tightly rolled leaves that are slightly flat, resembling sparrow’s tongues in shape. The leaves are thick and plump, with a subtle silvery sheen and vibrant green color. It has a fresh, mellow, and refreshing taste, with a long-lasting, fragrant aroma, and crystal-clear soup. Each sprout and leaf can be clearly distinguished, making it excellent in color, aroma, and flavor. Tianmu Qingding has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. Production area characteristics: Produced in...
Hickory nuts are a purely natural wild dried fruit. The fruit is precious, rich in essential nutrients needed by the human body. After refined processing, they have a strong hickory aroma and a crispy texture. They make a great gift for family and friends during home life or travel. They can be used as raw material for cooking oil, are edible, and their fat is predominantly composed of linoleic acid glycerides, giving them a fragrant taste...
Changhua Stone According to Qian 0's *Changhua Chicken Blood Stone*, Changhua chicken blood stone is classified into four major categories—frozen-ground, soft-ground, hard-ground, and tough-ground—based on factors such as material composition, transparency, luster, and hardness. The quality of chicken blood stone is first distinguished by the amount, form, and vibrancy of the “blood,” with stones generally considered best when they have abundant blood, bright color, …
Main ingredients: Ginkgo nuts, pecans, shrimp Preparation method: First caramelize sugar, then add pecan pieces. Once the sugar and pecan mixture cools and solidifies, shape it into a small mound. Features: Visually appealing, smooth and tender texture, crispy and soft ginkgo nuts, and rich in nutrients (Lin’an)…
Main ingredients: Fresh bamboo shoots Features: Tender, delicious, fragrant, and crispy Story & Background: Lin’an is known as the land of bamboo and is one of the main producers of fresh bamboo shoots. It is recorded that: “Master Weichan of Yangshan Monastery once secretly broke off a single bamboo shoot. Later, during meditation, he saw a bamboo shoot appear before him. After repenting, the vision disappeared. The eminent monk Jue Miao also visited Nan Tianzhu Temple and accidentally stepped on a bamboo shoot, which he then picked... (Lin’an)”
Main ingredients: Large white fish from Qingshan Lake, red chili, ginger, scallions, etc. Preparation method: Take the head of the white fish, marinate it with red chili, ginger, scallions, and other seasonings for 12 hours. Remove it, dip it in boiling water, then pat dry. Place it on a plate, prop it up with scallion segments, and steam it vigorously over boiling water for about 8 minutes. Remove the scallion props, arrange on a plate, and pour hot oil over the top to finish. Features: The aroma of the fish…
Product Origin: Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province Product Season: Mid-April to late September Product Characteristics: Bright color, pure and delicious broth, tender and smooth texture, widely loved. The vibrant green color offers a fresh, fragrant, richly aromatic taste with a unique flavor. Product Composition: Rich in protein, vitamins, and trace amounts of iron, providing abundant nutrition.…
Product origin: Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province Product characteristics: Flat and pointed, tender leaves and shoots forming distinct clusters, emerald green with a slight yellow tint, richly aromatic. Product ingredients: Vitamins, minerals: The tea contains abundant potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and 11 other minerals. Product benefits: Refreshes the mind, promotes saliva production and quenches thirst, helps reduce blood…
The West Lake Silk Umbrella features a bamboo frame and a silk canopy. Lightweight, elegant, stylish, and convenient to carry, it is often called the “flower of West Lake.” The West Lake Silk Umbrella is made from meticulously selected materials and crafted with exquisite skill. Its round canopy is made from specially produced silk fabric. This canopy silk is as thin as cicada wings, tightly woven, breathable and sun-resistant, easy to fold, and color...
Made from solid large-leaf indocalamus bamboo from Hangzhou’s Tianzhu Mountain, hence the name Tianzhu (Heavenly Bamboo) Chopsticks. They can be categorized in various ways: by length, there are four sizes—9 inches, 9.5 inches, 10 inches, and 10.5 inches; by thickness, they come in thick, medium, and thin; by pattern, there are designs featuring Buddha images, landscapes, flowers, and West Lake scenery; by chopstick head, there are silver, bead, …
Lin'an Ginkgo is a specialty of Lin'an City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Ginkgo refers to the ginkgo nut, which comes from the ginkgo tree. The ginkgo tree is the city tree of Lin'an and is suitable for cultivation throughout the area. The annual production of ginkgo nuts can reach up to 80 tons, and their market price has risen significantly, making them a true treasure for prosperity. Tianmu Mountain has long been known for its specialties, and Lin'an Ginkgo is one of its finest. According to the "Wanli Hangzhou Prefecture Records"...
Lin'an kiwifruit is a specialty of Lin'an City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The kiwifruit from Lin'an boasts an attractive appearance and delicious taste, winning great favor among customers. The artificial cultivation of kiwifruit in Lin'an has a history of over 20 years. Old Wu's kiwifruit base is located in Pailian Village, Banqiao Township, Lin'an, and is also a kiwifruit cultivation base under the Hangzhou Science and Technology Commission. ...
Stone frog meat is tender, delicious, and highly nutritious, offering significant benefits such as cooling, detoxifying, and invigorating the body. Whether braised or steamed, the rich and aromatic flavor of stone frog surpasses that of various meats, poultry, and fish. Retaining the skin during cooking enhances both the taste and nutritional value. "Steamed Stone Frog" features a clear consommé at the bottom, served in a lidded bowl…
Pickled cucumbers are a type of preserved vegetable from Changbei. Located in a high-altitude and cold region, Changbei doesn’t grow green vegetables in winter. In the past, local residents would pickle abundant harvests of cucumbers, cowpeas, and other vegetables in brine to make pickles, which they would enjoy during the winter. As a result, locals can eat pickled cucumbers and other preserves year-round, offering a unique flavor. …
Changhua hill walnuts are produced in the Changhua area of Lin'an, Hangzhou. They are high in yield, excellent in quality, crispy and delicious, and highly nutritious. They have various health benefits such as enriching blood, invigorating qi, resolving phlegm, and can even help relieve lower back pain. …