The "original monkey leg" in Monkey Leg does not refer to an actual monkey’s leg, but is a major wild vegetable from Changbai Mountain. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Athyriaceae family, also known as Athyrium multidentatum. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall, with a short, obliquely ascending rhizome densely covered with dark brown lanceolate scales. The leaves are clustered, deep straw-colored with blackish-brown bases, and have densely arranged pinnae. It mostly grows at elevations of...
The Arctic grayling belongs to the salmon family. It has yellow spots on its back and pale red spots along its sides, with white edges on the lower fins. As it feeds on the eggs and juveniles of other salmon species, it is considered harmful. It often migrates to the sea and returns to rivers as an adult to spawn. Its average weight is about 0.5–1.8 kg (1–4 lbs), though some can grow larger. Its mouth is situated relatively low, and...
Wild Black Fungus from Changbai Mountain is produced in the Changbai Mountain region and is also known as wood ear, tree chicken, or moth tree. It belongs to the order Auriculariales, family Auriculariaceae, and genus Auricularia. Wild Black Fungus from Changbai Mountain is not only a delicious dish but also offers a variety of medicinal benefits. Modern medical research has also found that black fungus can reduce blood clotting and alleviate coronary atherosclerosis. Wild Black Fungus from Changbai Mountain…
American ginseng, also known as Panax quinquefolius, is a valuable tonic herb with unique medicinal properties. It has a cool nature and bitter taste, and is known to nourish lung yin, clear deficiency fire, promote body fluids, and relieve thirst. It is commonly used to treat chronic cough due to lung deficiency, blood loss-induced dry throat, thirst, and deficiency heat with fatigue...
When it comes to Northeastern Chinese cuisine, besides that steaming pot of mixed stew, the charm of pickled cabbage is simply irresistible—Northeast winters just wouldn’t be the same without it. Northeastern pickled cabbage is made from freshly harvested napa cabbages of the year, cured after being sun-dried. There are countless ways Northeasterners enjoy pickled cabbage—almost every dish on the table…
Pine Flower Stone, also known as Pine Flower Jade, is found in the Changbai Mountain area of Northeast China and is a type of marine muddy sedimentary rock. It is a hard, sedimentary microcrystalline limestone formed from fine silt deposited on the ancient seabed through physical processes such as sedimentation, coverage, and compression during marine movements hundreds of millions of years ago. Its main mineral components include: calcite, quartz, …
Pine Flower Stone Inkstone, also known as Pine Flower Jade Inkstone, is made from pine flower stone mined in the Changbai Mountain area. The craft of carving inkstones from pine flower stone has a history of over 300 years, with isolated examples appearing as early as the Ming Dynasty, and it was listed as a tribute item during the Qing Dynasty, highly favored by the royal family. Pine flower stone, also called pine flower jade, is a type of limestone formed in a marine sedimentary environment...
Rhodiola rosea from Changbai Mountain, also known as Siberian Rhodiola, grows at altitudes above 3,500 meters on Changbai Mountain. It has a cold nature, sweet and astringent taste. Only certain regions in the world are suitable for its growth, mainly distributed in the Russian Far East, Japan, northern Korea, and the high-altitude areas of northeastern China, covering a relatively small area. In July 200…
Origin: Baishan City, Jilin Province, China Overview: The sika deer is a highly prized animal in the Changbai Mountain region. The deer penis is believed to have the effects of nourishing kidney yang, enriching essence and blood, preventing illness and improving health, maintaining vitality, and rejuvenating youthful energy. Characteristics: Exquisite knife work, shaped like chrysanthemums, with a savory and delicious taste. Preparation: The deer penis is cut with floral knife patterns, blanched in water...
The meat of the Chinese forest frog is tender and easily digested and absorbed by the human body. It is suitable for people of all ages, especially those who are weak, sickly, or elderly, and has high nutritional and tonic value. When cooked, it releases a large amount of muscle-soluble protein and amino acids, among other nitrogenous extractives, giving it a rich and savory flavor. Due to its delicious taste and rich nutrition, the Chinese forest frog was designated as a tribute during the Ming Dynasty...
Fresh Ginseng Wine from Changbai Mountain is a patented product developed using modern bioengineering technology (Patent Nos. 981142869, 983390649). This wine is primarily made from whole fresh ginseng, fresh American ginseng, and wild mountain ginseng from Changbai Mountain, with high-quality grain-based liquor as its base, and is blended with precious plants or extracts such as ganoderma, immortality grass, gastrodia,…
Current Status: Endangered species. Herbaceous Cistanche belongs to a monotypic genus and is a relatively precious medicinal plant, known as an effective tonic for invigorating yang and nourishing kidneys. It parasitizes the roots of the Manchurian alder (Alnus mandshurica (Call) Hand.-Mazz.), and is sporadically distributed in the subalpine zones of Changbai Mountain and the Greater Khingan Mountains...
Also known as wood ganoderma, red ganoderma, or red mushroom. It belongs to the class Basidiomycetes and the family Polyporaceae. Revered as the "herb of immortality" and the "king of all herbs." The *Erya Shuzhu* states: "When a ruler is benevolent, ganoderma grows," hence it is also called the "auspicious herb." The cap of the ganoderma is kidney-shaped, reddish-brown on top with a glossy sheen and cloud-like ring patterns; underneath it is pale yellow with many fine pores. …
The Changbai Mountain Delicacy Feast is crafted from dozens of rare ingredients sourced from the Changbai Mountain — such as ginseng, deer antler, bear, hazel grouse, snow frog, matsutake mushrooms, and more. It draws upon the essence of traditional Chinese banquet cuisine and is meticulously prepared. The feast consists of a grand floral centerpiece, accompanied by exquisite side dishes, a four-color eight-style platter, six hot dishes, and two desserts. The main dish of the floral centerpiece is&…
Matsutake mushrooms, also known as pine mushrooms, are a type of edible fungus in the family Tricholomataceae. Primarily used for culinary purposes, they also have medicinal benefits, such as strengthening the body, relieving pain, benefiting the stomach and intestines, and regulating qi to dissolve phlegm. Jilin’s Changbai Mountain is a major production area for matsutake mushrooms. …
Deer antler is one of the "Three Treasures of the Northeast," mainly comprising red deer antlers from the Greater Khingan Mountains and sika deer antlers from Changbai Mountain. Deer antler is the unossified horn of a male deer. Deer horns grow once a year, and some deer grow a second set, which sheds in February and regrows in April. When first growing, the antler is soft and tender, covered with a layer of skin on the outside, which…
One of the "Three Treasures of the Northeast." It is a perennial herbaceous plant, often hailed as the "King of Herbs." The wild ginseng from Changbai Mountain in Jilin is the most precious variety. Cultivated ginseng is divided into two types based on origin: the Ji’an variety and the Fusong variety. The Ji’an variety is considered the finest among cultivated ginseng.…
Known as "Eastern Gallbladder," it is sourced from black bears and brown bears in the Changbai Mountain forest area. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, calming the nerves, improving vision, and killing parasites. …
Mountain grape is a specialty of Changbai Mountain and an important wild economic plant. It is a perennial deciduous vine that is cold-resistant and thrives in moist humus soil. The fruit of the mountain grape is primarily used for consumption. When ripe, the fruit is sweet and tangy, rich in juice, and can be eaten fresh. It is also an ideal ingredient for making premium wine. Every part of the mountain grape is valuable...
Polygonum senticosum is a perennial herb with a thick, hook-shaped, black rhizome densely covered with remnants of old stems, leaves, and ocreae. The stem grows 10–40 cm tall, has (4)5–6 nodes, and is glabrous. The ocreae are membranous, rusty-colored, cylindrical, slightly wider at the upper part, with oblique tips. Those on the upper stem are brownish-green with dry, membranous, rusty-colored upper ends, sometimes...