Antu County boasts a unique geographical and climatic environment, making it one of China’s primary regions for wild blueberry growth. It is also among the first counties in Jilin Province to engage in artificial cultivation and processing, with extensive experience in blueberry farming. The county enjoys a sound ecological environment and has been designated as a national-level ecological demonstration zone. With nearly 70,000 hectares of arable land suitable for blueberry cultivation, Antu County currently has...
Antu Black Fungus The Antu County Black Fungus Industry Association reports that the total scale of black fungus production in Antu County can reach 160 million bags, yielding 8,000 tons of dried fungus annually, with the entire prefecture producing 55,000 tons of dried fungus per year. There are over 740 large-scale growers in the county with more than 50,000 bags each, and 86 growers with over 100,000 bags. 【Main Functions】…
The pine flower inkstone is a stationery item made from processed pine flower stone, used to grind ink sticks into liquid for writing or painting. The pine flower stone used to make these inkstones was first discovered at the riverbank curve of Shijian in Dishishan Mountain, Liangjiang Town, Antu County, within the Changbai Mountain area. This location lies in the middle section of the Songhua River, where the mountains are high and ridges steep, and the waters rapid with deep valleys, surrounded by dense...
Ingredients for making rice sausage: pig large intestine, rice, glutinous rice, pork lard, fresh pig blood cubes, shredded cabbage, cooked soybean oil, soy sauce, minced scallions, fine salt, chili powder, meat broth, mashed garlic — all in appropriate amounts. Rice sausage is a Korean-Chinese snack from Jilin. It is made by boiling pig intestines, rice, glutinous rice, and fresh pig blood...
The Yanbian Apple Pear belongs to the white pear variety group and is one of China’s premium pear cultivars. It is produced in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province. In 2002, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China designated the Yanbian Apple Pear as a product under geographical indication protection, making it the origin of all Apple Pears across the country. The Yanbian Apple Pear is known for its cold resistance, high yield, and refreshing…
Morel mushrooms (Morchella esculenta(L.) Pers.), also known as morchella, are fungi belonging to the Morchellaceae family. In the Changbai Mountain forest region, they typically grow from late April to early June at altitudes below 1,000 meters, in broad-leaved forests, forest edges, or grasslands. Their structure consists of a cap and a stem...
Yanbian Cattle are raised in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province, and their coats are mostly various shades of yellow. Adult bulls weigh 466 kg, while adult cows weigh 365 kg. After 180 days of fattening, 18-month-old cattle have a carcass weight of 266 kg, a slaughter rate of 58%, and a net meat yield of 47%. …
Korean kimchi is a traditional side dish passed down through generations of the Korean ethnic group. In Korean households in Jilin Province, whether enjoying a simple meal or a lavish feast, kimchi is always served as an accompaniment. Without this flavorful side dish, the meal often feels incomplete. When late autumn arrives, it is...
Pheasants belong to the pheasant family of the order Galliformes. Because they prefer to live near wild forests and the males are highly combative, they are also known as wild chickens. Additionally, as they tend to inhabit hilly and mountainous areas, they are called mountain chickens. The meat of the male pheasant is tender, high in protein, and low in fat, and can be made into dozens of delicious dishes. It also has medicinal value. Artisans use its feathers to create decorative artworks…
Pantocrine primarily includes red deer antler from the Greater Khingan Mountains and sika deer antler from the Changbai Mountains. Pantocrine has high medicinal value—it can nourish essence and marrow, enrich blood and boost yang, strengthen tendons and bones, and treat conditions such as physical weakness, deafness, and blurred vision. In addition, deer antlers, deer kidneys, deer placenta, deer tails, deer sinews, deer bones, deer blood, deer hide, and deer meat are all…
It is produced in Hunchun City, Jilin Province. The wood is lightweight and soft, with straight grain, beautiful luster, rich in oil, aromatic, and highly resistant to decay, making it an excellent material for furniture. The leftover branches, bark, stumps, and treetops after processing can be made into fiberboard, particleboard, thick cardboard, blockboard, and wood wool board. Sawdust is used to produce alcohol. Additionally, Korean Pine has certain medicinal value; its pine nuts can be used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. Pine knots treat muscle and bone pain and rheumatic arthritis. Pine pollen nourishes the heart and lungs, benefits qi, dispels wind, and stops bleeding. Its long fibers make it premium papermaking material and also suitable for producing rayon. The bark is used as raw material for tanning. Pine needles can be distilled to extract pine needle oil. The trunk contains a large amount of resin, which can be refined into rosin and turpentine.
Yanbian Rice is mainly produced in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture of Jilin Province. This prefecture has a long history of rice cultivation and is a renowned rice-producing area in northern China. Yanbian Rice is of premium quality and excellent taste, with uniform grain shape, pearly white color, high transparency, moderate hardness, and suitable stickiness, making the cooked rice rich, glossy, and delicious. In 20…
Black fungus, also known as wood ear, is an edible fungus of the Auriculariaceae family and a famous local specialty of the Changbai Mountain region. Nowadays, the nutritional value and therapeutic effects of black fungus have gained increasing attention, leading to a growing market demand. It can now also be cultivated on a large scale artificially. The black fungus from the Changbai Mountain area is renowned for its thick, tender flesh, smooth surface, and deliciously smooth texture...
Poria cocos, also known as Song Ling, herbal medicine, or Fu Tu, is a medicinal fungus known for its diuretic, dampness-draining, spleen-strengthening, and calming properties. It has a sweet and bland taste, a neutral nature, and affects the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians. First recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), it was classified as a top-grade herb. The renowned Han Dynasty physician Zhang Zhongjing used it as the principal ingredient in the “Wuling Powder” prescription. Poria cocos is a polypore fungus…
The bear paw, also known as bear’s hock, is the foot of the black or brown bear and is a precious specialty of the Changbai Mountain region in Jilin Province. Both the black bear and the brown bear belong to the Ursidae family, with large, stout bodies measuring 1.7–1.9 meters in length, and some brown bears exceeding 2 meters. The dense forests of Changbai Mountain provide an excellent habitat for these bears. When the harsh winter arrives, they…
Helong rice features crystal-clear grains, a natural fragrance, and a soft, smooth, and delicious taste. It is highly nutritious, making it an excellent choice for personal consumption or as a gift for family and friends. It is a bestseller in major cities across China. Helong City is located in the southern part of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, nestled against the majestic Changbai Mountain range to the west. Situated deep within the heart of Changbai Mountain, the area enjoys a mid-temperate, semi-humid continental monsoon climate…
Black fungus is not only a delicious dish on the dining table, but also a premium tonic and medicinal ingredient. The black fungus produced in our Yanbian region is considered among the finest in the world—high in quality and affordable—so it's advisable to eat more of it regularly. In Yanbian, black fungus comes in both wild and cultivated varieties, commonly referred to as "black vegetable." The history of Chinese people consuming black fungus dates…
Korean kimchi is a traditional side dish passed down through generations of the Korean ethnic group. In Korean households in Jilin Province, whether during simple meals or feasts, no meal is complete without kimchi. Without this flavorful side, the dining experience would feel somewhat lacking. When late autumn arrives, it’s the season for Korean families to make kimchi...
Yanji: Dog meat hot pot When you visit the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, you simply can't miss the dog meat hot pot. Just like in other parts of China, hot pot is popular here too—but this time it's the Korean-style dog meat hot pot. The broth is unique, simmering with dog meat, offal, and ribs. It's bursting with freshness and heat. Perhaps because Yanji is so cold, dog meat is considered highly nourishing—and the addition of chili peppers only enhances that. A…
Yanji Cold Noodles feature buckwheat noodles topped with beef, apple, and kimchi. Just before serving, a ladleful of cool, sweet-and-sour broth is scooped from a large vat, resulting in a bowl full of refreshing chill. This is the impression many people have of Yanji Cold Noodles, and it seems that only when made this way are the noodles considered most authentic. The dish emphasizes clear broth — the beef broth must have any floating oil skimmed off…