“Head and Belly Braised Fish in Vinegar Sauce” is a traditional signature dish of the century-old Shaoxing restaurant “Lanxianglou.” Made with fish head and belly as the main ingredients, this dish is prepared live, cooked fresh, and served immediately. It was highly favored by both urban and rural merchants and enjoyed booming business for a time. Later, competitors rushed to replicate the recipe, and it has been passed down through generations, becoming a widely known classic of Shaoxing cuisine. (Shaoxing)…
Product Name: Bluish Stone Product Origin: Shaoxing Product Features: Abundant reserves in Shaoxing’s quarries; the stone is wear-resistant, highly pressure-resistant, and has excellent natural grading. Product Introduction: Mainly produced in towns such as Donghu, Keyan, Houshan, Xiayangqiao, Fusheng, Hutang, Doumen, Jiangqiao, and Fuquan in Shaoxing County. Stone quarrying in Shaoxing...
Product Alias: Yingge Ban | Product Name: Tanhuang | Product Origin: Shaoxing | Product Description: Among performers, there is a saying of “Seventy-two Yingge Plays,” whose content mostly depicts secular life — romantic affairs between men and women or quarrels among wives and concubines. The performances generally portray snippets of life among the lower social strata. The shows are characterized by playful banter, teasing, humor, and mischief...
This is the most famous home-style dish in Shaoxing. Premium pork rib meat is cut into large chunks, marinated with Shaoxing rice wine and chopped scallions and ginger for half an hour, then cooked with pickled vegetables. It is rich yet not greasy, the pork absorbs the fragrance of the vegetables, and the flavor is delicious.…
Yue inkstones have been renowned across China for hundreds of years. They are produced in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. The distinctive features of Yue inkstones include their dense, smooth, and fine stone texture — when you breathe on them, clouds form; grinding ink produces no sound; when mixed with water, the ink resembles lacquer, and it releases ink smoothly without damaging the brush tip. In terms of craftsmanship, the knife work is refined, the lines are crisp, the structure is open and airy, and the patterns are naturally harmonious, creating a unique style that is highly favored by literati and artists. Yue...
【Drunken Crab】 Legend has it that "Drunken Crab" was created by a Shaoxing scholar-official serving as an advisor in Anhui. At the time, crabs were overrunning both banks of the Huai River, but local residents didn’t know how to eat them. The crabs damaged crops, and efforts to drive them away proved useless, causing great alarm. The official then proposed to the regional governor that people be encouraged to catch the crabs and hand them over to the authorities, while he prepared large jars...
Stewed Yue Chicken in Clear Broth is a dish made using the famous "Yue Chicken." During the Spring and Autumn Period, Shaoxing was once the capital of the ancient State of Yue, and the Yue King's Terrace was built on the eastern side of Wulong Mountain (now known as Fushan). Legend has it that in the palace of the Yue King, there were originally a group of ornamental chickens kept for the entertainment of the emperor and his concubines. Later, these chickens spread to the public, and through careful breeding by local residents...
The Flavor of Jianhu Fish is a classic dish from Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, featuring a delightful balance of salty, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors, resulting in a deliciously savory taste. Main ingredient: 500g grass carp. Side ingredients: 50g red chili peppers, 25g lean pork, 30g broad bean starch. Seasonings: 40g granulated sugar, 1g ginger, 30g rice wine, 5g scallions, 30g vinegar, 5g garlic, 2g salt…
Product Name: Shaoxing Fermented Tofu Place of Origin: Shaoxing, Zhejiang Product Characteristics: Mellow wine aroma, delicate and flaky texture, moist color, plump grains Product Ingredients: Rich in nutrients such as protein, sugar, calcium, etc. Product Benefits: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, enhances appetite Product History: As early as…
Product Name: Shaoxing Mandarin Fish Product Origin: Shaoxing, Zhejiang Product Category: Belongs to the order Perciformes, family Centropomidae Product Characteristics: Laterally compressed body, arched back, bluish-yellow in color with black spots, fine scales, aggressive nature, feeds on fish and shrimp, tender and delicious flesh, no intermuscular bones, highly nutritious. Fast growth rate and excellent quality. …
Product Name: Shaoxing River Eel Place of Origin: Shaoxing, Zhejiang Product Characteristics: Elongated, cylindrical body, grayish-brown on the back, white underneath, no pelvic fins, fine scales, tender and rich in fat. Product Composition: High in fat and protein. Product Functions: Clears heat, invigorates the body, and...
Product Name: Shaoxing River Crab Place of Origin: Shaoxing, Zhejiang Product Features: Golden-yellow hair, bluish-green back, snow-white belly, golden claws; rich yellow roe and creamy fat Product Composition: Protein 17.5g, Fat 2.6g, Calcium 126mg, Iron 2.9mg, Selenium 56.7μg, Vitamin A 389…
Product Name: Shaoxing Lace Product Origin: Shaoxing Product Category: Handicrafts Product Features: Features novel compositions, elegant tones, diverse stitch techniques, and exquisite craftsmanship. Venetian lace holds the highest value among drawn-thread lace products. Edging lace is an innovative product that combines the essence of drawn-thread work with the delicacy of embroidery, offering great value. Braid lace...
Product Name: Yue Chicken Place of Origin: Shaoxing Product Features: Yue Chicken is large in size, with tender meat, crispy bones, and low fat content. Product Benefits: It has good therapeutic effects for those suffering from lumbar muscle soreness, neurasthenia, qi deficiency with night sweats, and kidney yang deficiency. Product Introduction: Yue Chicken is large in size, with tender meat…
Product Name: Black Carp; Also Known As: Snailhead Carp Place of Origin: Shaoxing Product Features: The body is cylindrical, with a slightly flattened tail, slightly rounded belly, dark bluish-black back, and milky-white belly. Product Benefits: Thick flesh, few bones, rich in fat, delicious taste, praised as "the finest fish for lake cuisine"
A semi-dry type of alcoholic beverage. Its ingredients and brewing methods are the same as those used for Yuanhong Wine. It is named for using a greater quantity of raw materials (steamed rice)—about 10% more than in Yuanhong Wine. Depending on the amount of additional rice used, it is further categorized into "Shuangjiafan" (Double Jiafan) and "Tejiafan" (Special Jiafan). The wine has a bright orange-yellow color, a rich mellow aroma, a full-bodied taste, and is abundant in amino acids, making it one of the premium varieties of Shaoxing Huangjiu…
The history of wine brewing in Shaoxing dates back 2,500 years. According to the "Lüshi Chunqiu" (Spring and Autumn Annals of Lü Buwei), fine wines were already being produced here during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The story of the "Tou Lao River" serves as evidence. In 473 BC, after ten years of gathering strength and ten years of training his people, King Goujian of Yue personally led an expedition against the State of Wu. On the day his army set out, …
Shaoxing Huadiao Wine gets its name from the colorful sculptures painted on the outside of the wine jars. With vibrant hues, exquisite patterns, and diverse themes—ranging from seasonal flowers and mythical beasts to historical allusions—these artistic designs not only enhance the visual appeal of Shaoxing yellow wine but also crown the ancient city of Shaoxing with a unique charm. They blend the rich...
In the mountainous area of southern Shaoxing, there is a village called Tongkang, renowned in the region for its bamboo shoots. The lush, swaying bamboo forests covering the hills create picturesque countryside scenery that attracts many photography enthusiasts. It has become not only a popular photography base but also produces over 50,000 kilograms of bamboo shoots annually, providing a significant source of income for local villagers. Tongkang bamboo shoots are known for their excellent taste,...
Xiangfei is an evergreen arbor belonging to the genus Torreya in the family Taxaceae, and is one of the rarest dried fruits in the world. Xiangfei is native to China, with Zhejiang being one of its places of origin. The Kuaiji Mountain area features high ridges and steep slopes, enveloped in clouds and mist, with a cool, moist, and temperate climate that is ideal for the growth of Xiangfei trees. It is the main production area for Xiangfei in Zhejiang and has a cultivation history of over 1,300 years. The Torreya tree is dioecious…