Bracken [Pteridium aquilinum (L.)], also known as fist vegetable, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It grows in moist, fertile, deep-soiled sunny slopes or under forests at altitudes of 200–1200 meters, thriving especially on barren mountain slopes. It is distributed across the country. In the Liupan Mountain area and its surrounding regions, …
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Friend, have you ever been to Langxia? Have you tried the Buddha’s Hand wine from Langxia? Buddha’s Hand, also known as Five-finger Citron, is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. It remains green and golden throughout the seasons, with a uniquely shaped fruit resembling a human hand. Its fragrance is intoxicating, and it has long been hailed as “the celestial delicacy among fruits and the marvel of plants in the world.” Named for its distinctive fruit shape that resembles a hand, it is...
“Waterfall Immortal Tea” is China’s first ancient famous tea with an officially recognized brand name. This is no empty claim — its past and present are adorned with a glorious legacy. “Waterfall Immortal Tea” evolved from the primitive tea of the Hemudu Culture. The Hemudu site from the Neolithic Age is one of the earliest Neolithic cultural relics discovered in China so far…
Rice cake is a specialty product of Sanqishi Town in Yuyao City. In recent years, under the guidance of the two key strategies — “Eco-friendly Cultivation for Quality Cake” and “Brand Building for Strong Cake” — Sanqishi rice cakes have expanded beyond Ningbo and are now sold across the country. To improve the quality of the rice cakes, the town has established over 10,000 acres of dedicated rice fields for cake production in recent years. The rice cakes produced here now...
The Four Ming Mountains red maple is an agricultural specialty product of Simingshan Town, Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province. With economic development, the town's horticulture industry has entered a sustained period of rapid growth and was honored as the "China Red Maple Hometown" in 2001. The Simingshan-brand red maple has been successively recognized as a "Ningbo Famous-Brand Product" and a "Zhejiang Famous-Brand Product"...
"Hanging Red" (persimmons). Starting in autumn each year, they gradually ripen, turning from green to red and hanging beautifully on the trees, which is why they are called "Hanging Red" in the Ningbo area. They are abundantly produced in Dayan Town (Shilin Village), Yuyao. The "Shilin" brand Hanging Red persimmons are large, soft, and sweet. Besides being eaten fresh, they are also processed into dried persimmons for the market. …
Yuyao is one of the key grape-producing areas in Zhejiang Province, with over 20 years of cultivation history. The grape planting area covers 8,000 mu, with 7,500 mu currently in production, yielding an annual output of 16,800 tons. The main growing regions are concentrated in the two towns of Linshan and Huangjiabu in northwestern Yuyao. The primary grape varieties have shifted from past ones such as "Golden Queen" and "Kyoho"…
Yuyao honey pears have a long cultivation history and rich experience. Since 1987, their production has grown rapidly, and the region has now largely established a production pattern centered on towns in the northern Yaobei Plain—such as Xiaocao’e, Simen, Ditang, and Langxia—as the main growing areas, with an optimized assortment of early-, mid-, and late-season varieties. The city’s total cultivation area spans 25,000 mu, with an output of 26,100 metric tons. Early-season honey pears mainly consist of varieties such as Cuiguan and Cuihu, while mid-season varieties include Qingxiang and Huanghua. Among these, early-season pears cover around 15,000 mu, making Yuyao the largest producer of early-season honey pears in Zhejiang Province. In recent years, the sales of pears across the city have been strong, with the market expanding to cities within and outside the province such as Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Shaoxing, and Guangzhou. Particularly, early-season honey pears are highly favored by consumers for their attractive shape, excellent color, early ripening, and high quality. Bagged pears have become especially popular in the market, currently selling at around 2.5 yuan per kilogram. The pears generally hit the market in large quantities around July 20th and continue until the end of August, with a supply period of about one and a half months. The fresh pears produced in the city are known for being large, uniformly sized, juicy, visually appealing, high in sugar content, and of superior quality. Brands such as "Shunshui" and "Chang’e" have won multiple awards in Zhejiang Province and Ningbo City evaluations, earning recognition as high-quality agricultural products at both the provincial and municipal levels. Among them, the "Shunshui" brand honey pear claimed first prize at the 2000 Zhejiang Province Premium Fruits Exhibition. The city also boasts a number of high-quality, high-efficiency pear production bases, including the Ningbo specialty village of Caoyi in Xiaocao’e Town and the Fruit Garden in Ditang Town, as well as the Ditang Early-Season Honey Pear Nursery Base. (Yuyao)
Yuyao bayberries are renowned as the best in the world. Yuyao in Zhejiang Province has been designated by the Central Ministry of Agriculture as China's Hometown of Bayberries. The area has a long history of bayberry cultivation. According to archaeological findings at the Hemudu Site within its borders, bayberry ancestors existed as early as 7,000 years ago, and artificial cultivation dates back over 2,000 years. The current cultivated area spans 81,000 mu, with an annual production of around 1...
The White Feather King Pigeon is a renowned meat pigeon breed developed in the United States. Thanks to the fast growth of its squabs, short breeding cycle, and ability to be cooked into high-end, delicious dishes, it has become a rapidly growing specialty poultry variety. Large-scale breeding of King Pigeons in our city began in 1996. Currently, the largest operation, “Yuyao Hengda Poultry Industry Co., Ltd.,” was the first to introduce breeding pigeons from Shenzhen and Nanjing...
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【Lübu Bean Crisp Candy】Lübu Bean Crisp Candy is a traditional and renowned food product from Yuyao. Its color, aroma, and taste are all of the highest quality, making it as famous as “Sanbei Lotus Root Silk Candy.” It is widely sold across the country and enjoys a great reputation. Over 100 years ago, in Lübu Town, there was a grocery store named “Qianfeng” that hired a Ningbo native to be the manager (known as "A Da" in local terms), commonly referred to as Mr. Yin. …
Embroidered shoes are a unique gem of folk embroidery art in Yuyao, part of the Yue region. Legend has it that the custom of embroidering patterns on shoes flourished during the Southern Song Dynasty, heavily influenced by northern embroidery needlework techniques. Also known as “flower shoes,” the designs feature seasonal local flowers and incorporate northern-style stab embroidery, with four main stitching methods: laid stitch, plaited stitch, chain stitch, and straight stitch. The threads used...
[Yuyao Buddhist Sculptures]. Buddhist sculpture originated in the Wei and Jin dynasties, flourished in the Tang dynasty, and has a history of over 1,000 years to date. Yuyao wood carving, primarily focused on carving Buddhist statues, began in the Ming dynasty and was concentrated in Lubu Town, Yuyao. Passed down through generations, it has earned a high reputation. The Qing dynasty marked the heyday of Buddhist sculpture, with many temple statues in some Southeast Asian countries as well as famous temples on Mount Tai, …
It has long been a folk custom to weave straw fans. Every year after the barley harvest in the fifth lunar month, slender, white, and clean barley straw tops are selected and tied into bundles. Through processes such as soaking in rice-washing water, boiling, steaming, and rinsing, the straw becomes both white and tough. Women skillfully weave the straw into fan strips on porches or at alleyways. When the strips reach an appropriate length, they are coiled and sewn into circular...
Straw weaving is a traditional and outstanding folk craft in China. Historical records indicate that the history of Yuyao straw weaving dates back at least 200 years. During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, the craft of straw hat weaving was introduced to Yuyao from other regions. The "Yuyao Liucang Records" describe: “The straw hat, commonly known as the cool hat, is made by female artisans.” A folk rhyme also circulates: “The three treasures of northern Yuyao are cotton, white salt, and straw cool hats…”
Xiaocao'e Town, Yuyao City, Ningbo — Renhe Village In recent years, Renhe Village has leveraged its local advantages to actively guide villagers in breaking away from traditional farming concepts, focusing on developing a "one village, one product" agricultural model with chili as the leading crop. The village has invested over 1 million yuan to build a core demonstration base for chili cultivation, and...
Yuyao Century Egg — Administrative region under the current jurisdiction of 14 towns in Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, including Simen Town, Mou Mountain Town, Liangnong Town, Hemudu Town, Luting Township, Huangjiabu Town, Xiaocaobo Town, Sanqishi Town, Lubu Town, Dalan Town, Linshan Town, Zhangting Town, Dayin Town, and Mazhu Town. “Approval from Yuyao Municipal People’s Government Regarding the Application for Declaring ‘Yuyao Salted Egg’ and ‘Yuyao Century Egg’ as Geographical Indication Products…”
Yuyao Salted Egg. The administrative regions currently under the jurisdiction of 14 towns in Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, including Simen Town, Moushan Town, Liangnong Town, Hemudu Town, Luting Township, Huangjiabu Town, Xiaocaobo Town, Sanqishi Town, Lubu Town, Dalan Town, Linshan Town, Zhangting Town, Dayin Town, Mazhu Town. "The Reply of the People's Government of Yuyao City on Approving the Application for Declaring 'Yuyao Salted Egg' and...