Product Name: Beef Heart Persimmon Place of Origin: Xincheng Product Features: The Beef Heart Persimmon belongs to the Ebenaceae family and is a deciduous tree. It can grow up to 13–14 meters tall, with lush branches and leaves. The crown is umbrella-like and spreads out in a round or blunt conical shape. The trunk is grayish-brown, and although the bark is deeply cracked in a blocky pattern, it does not peel off easily. The main branches are mostly…
Product Name: Red Heart Plum Place of Origin: Zhuji Product Features: Round and slightly flat in shape, with thin green skin. The flesh near the pit is deep purple-red, the pit is small, the flesh is abundant, juicy, sweet with a slight tartness, fragrant and refreshing, and highly nutritious. Each plum averages about 60 grams. When unripe, the fruit is covered with a layer of white powdery substance, which disappears upon ripening…
Product Name: Atractylodes Place of Origin: Xinchang Product Features: The stem is erect, with a woody base, standing 60–80 cm tall, with numerous branches on the upper part. The rhizome is thickened and serves as the medicinal part. It generally appears as an irregular fleshy lump, with the "frog-shaped" form considered the best. It measures 3–13 cm in length and 1…
Product Name: Shaoxing Big Water Chestnut; Place of Origin: Shaoxing, Zhejiang; Product Characteristics: Grows underwater and is protected from being eaten by fish due to its long, sharp horns; Product Composition: Contains starch, protein, glucose, fat, various vitamins, carotene, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron; Product Season: Harvested in mid to late September…
Product Name: Small Wood Lacquer Place of Origin: Zhuji Category: Lacquer Tree Product Features: The lacquer film is black, shiny, and hard, with strong adhesion, covering power, and durability. It is also water-resistant, heat-resistant, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant. Product Composition: High oil content, low urushiol. Product Efficacy: Used not only as a coating for general…
Product Name: Ginkgo (also known as White Fruit) Place of Origin: Zhuji Product Category: Belongs to the Ginkgoaceae family; it is a deciduous tree and one of the oldest surviving species among existing seed plants, often referred to as a "living fossil." Product Characteristics: Ginkgo can thrive in sunny conditions, has deep roots, strong drought resistance, and certain tolerance to air pollution...
Xishi Reunion Cake Xishi Reunion Cake It is a flat, round cake made with pure, fine wheat flour or buckwheat flour as the wrapper, and stuffed with a mixture of locally grown crispy radish, green onions, chili peppers, and fresh pork. The filling is wrapped by hand, and the cake is pan-fried over low heat. Its taste is refreshing without being greasy, spicy yet mild, fragrant and savory, making it very popular among the local people.…
Wild Dried Bamboo Shoots from Zilang are produced in the high-altitude mountainous region of Zilang, the source of the Wuxie Waterfall in the Wuxie National Scenic Area. Zilang was the hermitage of Huang Gongwang, the foremost of the Four Great Masters of the Yuan Dynasty (best known for his masterpiece Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains), and was formerly called Langyuan. Perennially shrouded in mist, it has long been praised as the “Celestial Cave Paradise of Zifu” and the “Fairyland of Langyuan.” The area experiences distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, …
Pickled amaranth stems are vibrant green in color, fragrant, tender, and crispy. They aid digestion and stimulate the appetite, making them a delicious accompaniment to rice. It is said that the people of Shaoxing were the first to eat pickled amaranth stems. The history of consuming this dish in Shaoxing dates back a long time. Legend has it that as early as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, when Yue was defeated by Wu, King Goujian of Yue and his wife became slaves in Wu. At that time, Yue was impoverished, and the common people...
“Drunken River Shrimp” originates from folk tradition and is commonly homemade and enjoyed during spring and autumn seasons. Mr. Lu Xun mentioned “drunken shrimp” in his “Random Notes under the Lamplight” and “A Reply to Mr. Youheng,” describing how a plate of drunken shrimp would be “alive and kicking” on the dining table, saying “the fresher the shrimp, the happier and more delighted the diners become.” This dish is made using live male river shrimp from Jianhu...
When visiting Shaoxing, you absolutely must try Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens — this is the most famous home-style dish in the area. Fragrant, tender, rich yet not greasy, it carries the rustic charm of the Jiangnan water towns. Preserved mustard greens, also known as Shaoxing preserved greens, are celebrated in a local saying: “Stewed pork with preserved greens makes you eat more rice,” meaning the greens stimulate the appetite and enhance one’s desire to eat…
Yueshi inkstones are produced at the foot of Kuaiji Mountain in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. The stone is fine-grained, capable of producing smooth ink flow without clogging the brush, can form mist with a breath, grinds silently, and boasts beautiful colors in hues of purple, blue, and black. Its patterns include Blue-and-White, Fish-Brain, Banana Leaf, Gold Thread, Silver Thread, Purple Robe, Jade Belt, Tiger Skin, and Beauty Red. Yueshi inkstones are exquisitely carved with masterful craftsmanship.…
Product name: Short-stemmed cherries Place of origin: Zhuji, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province Product characteristics: The fruit has thick flesh, is delicious and juicy, with bright red color and sweet flavor. Product components: Protein, sugar, phosphorus, iron, carotene, and vitamin C, among others. Product benefits: Quenches thirst, promotes saliva production, regulates the middle (digestive system), …
Product Name: Fengqiao Torreya Nuts Place of Origin: Xiangfei, Zhuji, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province Product Characteristics: Thin shell, plump kernel, fragrant, crispy, and delicious. Product Components: Protein, sugar, and amino acids. Product Efficacy: Expectorant, cough relief, lung moisturizing, deworming, laxative, digestion aid, and general health improvement, among other therapeutic effects.…
Product Name: Zhuji Huahong Alias: Sha Guo Place of Origin: Zhuji, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province Product Characteristics: Flat and round in shape, yellow with a red tint, thin-skinned with abundant juice, crisp, tender, fragrant, sweet and slightly acidic. Product Composition: Protein, fat, sugar, crude fiber, inorganic salts, and contains calcium, phosphorus…
Product Name: Zhuji Luan Tan Product Alias: West Route Luan Tan Product Origin: Zhuji, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province Product Introduction: Zhuji Luan Tan, also known as "West Route Luan Tan," is a multi-melodic regional opera primarily featuring performances of Luan Tan. It often merged with the Hangjiahu waterway troupes and also performed Hui opera, Bangzi, and a small number of Tiaoqiang operas...
Product Name: Xinchang Spring Pancakes Place of Origin: Xinchang Category: Staple Food Features: Round as the moon, thin as tissue paper, white with a hint of yellow, slightly salty, crispy and flaky. Introduction: Xinchang Spring Pancakes are mainly produced in Xinchang County and surrounding towns. Aside from being served as a snack, they can also be used as...
Product Name: Xinchang Spice Tobacco Place of Origin: Xinchang, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province Product Characteristics: The leaves are glossy and fresh, fine and oily, with a pure and comfortable taste, strong combustibility, low ash content, and rich aroma. Product Components: Protein, total nitrogen, nicotine, Schmook value. Product Benefits: Multiple effects including disease prevention, lodging resistance, and fertilizer efficacy...
Product Name: Yue Goose Place of Origin: Shaoxing Category: Poultry Product Features: Entirely covered in pure white feathers, compact body type, easy to raise, fast-growing, requires less concentrate feed, high returns. The goose meat is rich in nutrients, tender, and juicy without being greasy. Product Benefits: The whole bird is valuable, with goose liver being a high…
Bamboo weaving is a traditional handicraft product of Zhuji. Artisans skillfully use the various types of bamboo abundantly available in the area to weave a wide range of craft items, which are known for their elegant shapes, intricate weaving, durability, and practicality. Zhuji bamboo weaving boasts a long history. In the 1990s, archaeological experts unearthed more than 20 bamboo-woven artifacts of various styles at the Jianshan site on the southern side of Shata Village in Chenzhai Town, Zhuji — dating back four to five thousand years — whose weaving techniques were no less advanced than those of today.