Luliang Town in Jinhu County is adjacent to Baili Lake, which provides naturally favorable conditions for water bamboo cultivation. The area plants 1,000 to 3,000 mu of water bamboo year-round. Varieties include Ivory Water Bamboo, Laian Water Bamboo, and White Jade Water Bamboo. The "Cuihe" brand water bamboo is cultivated entirely using pollution-free technology, and the product quality meets the Jiangsu Province Pollution-Free Vegetable Quality...
Jinhu White Goose Jinhu County Agricultural and Sideline Products Marketing Association 10154867 Live white goose…
Jinhu "Eight Bowls" — The Jinhu "Eight Bowls" actually refers to a full table of dishes, commonly known among locals as the "eight items." It was the traditional eight-dish meal served during banquets in the Jinhu area. Before the 1970s, it was extremely popular — whenever someone hosted a banquet, these eight dishes were always served. The form and content were consistent: each dish was served one bowl at a time, and the next dish would only be brought out after the previous one was finished...
The Huai River is like an ageless green vine, rooted in the Tongbai Mountains and sprawling its leaves across the Jianghuai Plain. As it flows into Jinhu, it leaves behind a string of crystal-clear lakes. The great poet Zhao Kai once lamented in the preface to Zhou Simin’s "Sentiments of a Lake City": “Nature is often unfair—it actually bestowed four lakes upon a single county town.” …
"Yue Tower Brand" Bird's Eye Chili: In Tangji Town, Lianshui County, the cultivation of this chili has existed since the 1970s, though the planting area remained small. Starting in 1997, the county Party committee and government intensified efforts to adjust the agricultural structure, responding to trends and gradually expanding the planting area year by year. …
The "Heyuan Brand" shallow-water lotus root has been cultivated in Yuanpaifang Township, Lianshui County since the 1980s. Starting from 1997, the planting area expanded continuously, reaching 2,667 hectares by 2004. It is mainly distributed across townships such as Liancheng, Yixing, Huaidun, Xiaoliji, Zhuma, Qianji, and Hongyao. The shallow-water lotus root produced in Lianshui County...
Andong Dried Radish has been renowned in the Huaihai region since the Qing Dynasty. There are two types of dried radish: raw dried and cooked dried. Cooked dried radish must be cooked before eating to bring out its full flavor, whereas raw dried radish can be used directly as an ingredient. Its preparation method is not complicated.
Bundled Hoof is a specialty of Lianshui County with a history of over 100 years. Legend has it that during the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty, when the local market was bustling and merchants frequently interacted, the Zheng brothers—renowned smoking and roasting masters from Gaogou Town—created the Bundled Hoof as an extra dish to accompany drinks for their guests. At that time…
"Lianshui is known for three treasures: its fine liquor, bundled trotters, and chicken cake." This is how people near and far summarize and praise the local food culture of Lianshui. Speaking of Lianshui Chicken Cake, there's an interesting story behind it. Legend has it that when Emperor Qianlong passed through Lianshui on his southern tour, he was famished and actually asked if there was any "vegetarian chicken" to eat. Chicken is obviously meat—how could there be vegetarian chicken? But...
White Horse Lake boasts a history of over 7,000 years, while the legacy of its Hairy Crabs can be traced back 2,500 years to the excavation and completion of the Grand Canal. The eastern section of the Hangou Canal, which includes White Horse Lake, receives water from the Grand Canal. In the past, Hairy Crab larvae were spawned in the offshore waters near the mouth of the Yangtze River. After growing into juvenile crabs, they would migrate upstream against the Yangtze, then smoothly enter White Horse Lake through the canal system to grow. The lake’s lush aquatic vegetation and crystal-clear waters created ideal conditions for the crabs’ development. The abundance of water plants and the long history of crab habitation in the lake area are well documented. During the late Ming Dynasty, the talented scholar Zheng Zhengzhong from Baoying wrote the poem “White Horse Lake”: “Frosty moonlight spreads across White Horse Lake, fishing boats sway gently by the reeds. Nets haul in giant crabs with fat as white as jade, wishing to beg this lake for the Emperor.” The Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai once praised: “Crab claws are nectar, fermented grains hills are Mount Penglai. Let us drink fine wine and get drunk on high towers under the moon.” In 1951, following Chairman Mao’s call to “ensure the Huai River is properly controlled,” a project was launched to dig the Subei Irrigation Main Canal—stretching 174 kilometers across four counties (cities) in Huai’an and Yancheng—connecting Hongze Lake to the coast of the Yellow Sea. Construction began in the winter of 1951 and was completed the following spring. Since then, White Horse Lake has gained another outlet to the sea, also forming a new migration channel for its Hairy Crabs. Today, Hairy Crabs have become an important species for stocking in White Horse Lake’s enhanced fishery, laying a solid foundation for maintaining both the yield and flavor of these crabs.
Jinhu Crabs Jinhu County Agricultural and Sideline Products Marketing Association 10154872 Crabs (Live)…
Jinhu Soft-Shelled Turtle Jinhu County Agricultural and Sideline Products Marketing Association 10154871 Soft-shelled turtle (live)...
The unique geographical environment of “Golden Lake’s Silver Marshes” gives birth to the “Lotus Marsh Golden Loach,” a delicacy unique to Golden Lake and a true rarity in the world. Loach, also known as mud loach or ricefield eel, belongs to the order Cypriniformes and the family Cobitidae. It has an elongated body that is slightly rounded at the front and flattened on the sides towards the rear. Its snout is protruding, eyes are small, mouth is tiny, and the chin is horseshoe-shaped. The lips are soft and well-developed, featuring fine wrinkles and...
Gorgon fruit, commonly known as "chicken head," is a traditional and distinctive aquatic product of Golden Lake. However, in the past, due to its low price and limited yield, it was only cultivated sporadically in small quantities. In recent years, because of its medicinal benefits such as strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence, removing dampness and treating leukorrhea, as well as its high nutritional value as a food, gorgon fruit has gained recognition among experts and consumers, leading to a growing market…
【Lianshui Dried Turnip】 is mainly produced in towns such as Shihu, Nanji, Xiji, Huangying, and Yixing in Lianshui County. The county is named after the Lian River. According to the “River Defense” section of the “Qianlong Huai’an Prefecture Records”: In the fifth year of Shaoding during the reign of Emperor Guangzong of the Song Dynasty (1194), the Yellow River breached the old embankment at Yangwu, flooded Fengqiu, and flowed eastward into Liangshan Marsh, splitting into two branches,…
【Lianshui Grass Chicken】 Mainly distributed in towns such as Gaogou, Yixing, Donghují, Hongyao, and Zhuma in Lianshui County. This area lies at the junction of the northern subtropical and warm temperate zones, featuring a warm temperate monsoon climate with distinct seasons, an average annual temperature of 14°C, a long frost-free period, abundant sunlight, and plentiful rainfall—conditions highly suitable for raising grass chickens (free-range chickens)...
【Lianshui Lotus Roots】 are mainly grown in towns such as Liancheng, Xují, and Nanjí in Lianshui County. Historically, Lianshui was the estuary of the ancient Huai River and later became the estuary after the Yellow River diverted into the Huai. Sediment from upstream accumulated here, forming plains and water networks. The soil has a relatively high proportion of river sand and contains trace elements such as calcium, iron, and potassium, making it a nutrient-rich, fine sandy soil—perfect for growing lotus roots.
“Yue Ta Brand” facing-heaven chili peppers “Yue Ta Brand” facing-heaven chili peppers: In Tangji Town, Lianshui County, they have been planted since the 1970s, but the planting area remained small. Starting in 1997, the county Party committee and government intensified efforts to adjust the agricultural structure, guided the trend, and the planting area gradually expanded year by year.…
Heyuan Brand Shallow Water Lotus Roots The "Heyuan Brand" shallow water lotus roots have been cultivated in the former Paifang Township of Lianshui County since the 1980s. Starting in 1997, the planting area has continuously expanded, reaching 2,667 hectares by 2004. They are mainly distributed across towns such as Liancheng, Yixing, Huaidun, Xiaolijiji, Zhuma, Qianji, and Hongyao. …
In ancient China, brocade represented the highest level of silk weaving craftsmanship. Yunjin (literally "cloud brocade") earned its name for its beauty resembling rosy clouds. It originated in the Song Dynasty but flourished during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, serving as an imperial tribute through the ages. Known as "an inch of brocade is worth an inch of gold," and enriched with profound cultural significance, it has been hailed as the "Oriental treasure" and a "unique marvel of China." Up to now, Nanjing Brocade, Suzhou Song Brocade, and Chengdu Shu Brocade are collectively recognized as the world’s three most famous brocades. The Nanjing Brocade Weaving Center in Lianshui County, located at Qianji Sub-district Office, has gained strong attention and support from provincial, municipal, and county authorities in recent years. It has successfully entered both domestic and international markets, making brocade a new highlight in Lianshui’s city identity.