Shengzhou Peach-shaped Plum is a specialty of Shengzhou City, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. The Xizhi-brand Peach-shaped Plum is a renowned fruit unique to Shengzhou, known for its attractive appearance, crisp flesh, sweet and fragrant taste, and rich nutrition. The "Peach-shaped Plum" base is located in Jinting Town, Shengzhou—a land of outstanding people and spirit, where Wang Xizhi, the Sage of Calligraphy, spent his later years in seclusion. The Peach-shaped Plum is a deciduous small…
Shengzhou City is known as the “Hometown of Chinese Xiangfei,” being the origin and primary production area of Xiangfei, with over 1,300 years of cultivation history. The city currently has hundreds of ancient Xiangfei groves and more than 30,000 Xiangfei trees aged over 100 years. Starting in 2001, the municipal Party committee and government introduced policies to support Xiangfei cultivation, allocating financial subsidies over a 10-year period...
The booming Shengzhou tie industry originated in the early days of China’s reform and opening-up, alongside the rise of the “suit craze” on the mainland. In 1985, Lu Lu, a Hong Kong businessman from Shengzhou, seized the opportunity and founded the first tie company in Shengzhou—Zhejiang Jiayou Tie Co., Ltd. This became the first “spark” of the Shengzhou tie industry and also the first Sino-foreign joint venture in Zhejiang Province. Since then, that small spark gradually spread into a wildfire across Shengzhou, leading to the emergence of one tie company after another. Meanwhile, China Tie City rose and underwent three transformations and developments, laying a solid foundation for expanding the sales of ties.
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Stewed Vegetables with Rice When cooking traditionally in Shaoxing, rice is often boiled at the bottom of the pot while dishes are steamed on top. By the time the rice is cooked, the vegetables are done too. Some simply place the vegetables directly on top of the rice; once the rice is ready, they take out the vegetables, season them, and serve. Almost all kinds of vegetables can be stewed this way. Common examples include radish stewed with rice, eggplant stewed with rice, and Chinese cabbage stewed with rice. Take Chinese cabbage, for example…
Hekou Steamed Buns got their name because of their small, dainty size — just the right fit for one bite. They are the signature product of the ancient Yue (ancient name for the region) Wangjianglou Steamed Bun Shop, and it is also customary among locals to give them as gifts to family and friends. These buns are exquisitely made, with delicate and even pleats, and a closure that resembles the mouth of a carp. They have thin skins, generous fillings, a smooth and chewy texture, and are fragrant and delicious, making them very convenient to carry. Shaoxing Hekou...
Bamboo Shoot Vegetable Soup The main ingredients of Bamboo Shoot Vegetable Soup are boiled bamboo shoots and dried vegetables. Boiled bamboo shoots and dried vegetables are a common household dish in Shaoxing. During the peak season for fresh spring bamboo shoots, every family likes to sun-dry some boiled bamboo shoots and dried vegetables at home. The ingredients used for sun-drying typically include light bamboo shoots and salted mustard greens. Around the transition from spring to summer, it’s often the peak season for bamboo shoot availability and also when prices are the lowest...
Dried Vegetable Shrimp Soup. Dried Vegetable Shrimp Soup is a simple yet practical soup dish created by the people of Shaoxing, a water town. Dried vegetables are originally a food that can help beat the heat, so making a bowl of Dried Vegetable Shrimp Soup in summer not only goes well with meals but also helps cool down, and it tastes quite good. The key to making a good shrimp soup is having good dried vegetables and fresh river shrimp…
Product Name: Dongsha Fragrant Dried Tofu Product Origin: Gaoting Town, Daishan County Product Features: Firm in texture, shiny in color, rich in aroma, and unique in flavor. Product Ingredients: Contains a large amount of protein and vitamin B12. Product Benefits: It also helps clear heat, moisten dryness, promote saliva production, detoxify, nourish the spleen, …
Product Name: Spear Crab Place of Origin: Zhoushan, Zhejiang Also Known As: "Xinfeng Spear Crab" Season: March to May, September to October Product Characteristics: Yellowish-white flesh with an appealing color, elegant flavor, delicious and tasty Ingredients: Rich in content, containing vitamin A and fatty substances…
Product Name: Three-Salt Shad | Product Origin: Daishan, Zhoushan, Zhejiang | Also Known As: "Three-Salt" | Best Season: Around Start of Summer | Product Features: Glossy in color, firm in texture, fragrant in taste, and long-lasting without spoilage. | Product Ingredients: Protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins...
Product Name: Jellyfish Preserved in Three Alums Place of Origin: Zhoushan, Zhejiang Also Known As: “Cold Tossed Jellyfish” Season: Around August Product Characteristics: Firm texture is preferred; the jellyfish skin should be smooth, free of blood residue, and ideally white or light yellow in color. Product Composition: Extremely rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, iodine, phosphorus, and iron…
Product Name: Crab Paste Place of Origin: Zhoushan, Zhejiang Product Features: The crab meat features an attractive yellow-and-white color with an elegant flavor. Product Ingredients: Protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as vitamins A and others. Product Benefits: Nourishes tendons and boosts qi, regulates the stomach and aids digestion, unblocks meridians, dissipates various types of heat…
Product Name: Salted White Chinese Herring Place of Origin: Daishan, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Alias: “Fermented Dried Chinese Herring” Season: March to June. Characteristics: Delicately fragrant, sweet and savory, rich in meat with excellent flavor. Ingredients: Contains various nutrients such as protein and fat. …
Product Name: Drunken Shad Place of Origin: Daishan, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Alias: “Fragrant Fish” Product Features: Delicate and delicious flesh, rich in fish oil, highly nutritious with excellent flavor and a unique aroma. Ingredients: Contains nutrients such as protein and fat. Efficacy: …
The Shengzhou Long-Haired Rabbit is a specialty of Shengzhou City, Shaoxing, in Zhejiang Province. This breed boasts high wool yield, large body size, low coarse hair content, excellent fleece quality, strong adaptability, high disease resistance, and stable genetic performance. It is a high-quality long-haired rabbit variety independently developed in Zhejiang Province. Shengzhou has a mid-subtropical monsoon climate, with a maximum temperature of 43°C…
The Zhedong White Goose, commonly known as "white turtle" (where "turtle" is pronounced "ju"), is a widely raised poultry in the farming areas of Zhoushan. Dinghai is often hailed as the "hometown of the Zhedong White Goose." The Zhedong White Goose is elegant in appearance, with pure white feathers all over. Adult female geese are gentle in temperament and have a soft cry, typically weighing around four to five kilograms; adult male geese are tall and robust, with loud calls...
Dengbu Golden Melon, also known as "Oriental Golden Melon," gets its name from its small size, with each melon typically weighing only about 120 grams. Research shows that the cultivation of Dengbu Island’s golden melon dates back over 130 years. It is characterized by its deep yellow color, smooth exterior, rich aroma, and sweet, refreshing taste. In recent years, with the growing market demand...
Jintang Plums get their name from being produced on Jintang Island and have over 130 years of cultivation history. The plums are round in shape, large with small pits, have thin green skin, bright red flesh, thick and crisp texture, are juicy and sweet, and have a pleasantly balanced acidity. As early as the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, the Dinghai County Annals recorded...
Goji Mussels have been served as tribute to the imperial court since the Tang Dynasty, hence they are also known as "Tribute Dried Mussels." Locally in Zhoushan, they are commonly called "Dried Mussels." The mussel meat is not only delicious but also highly nutritious. With a protein content of up to 50%, it also contains inorganic salts, various vitamins, as well as iodine and calcium, making it easily digestible by the human body...