Salted fish pancakes are a signature street snack in Dalian. Surrounded by sea on three sides, Dalian historically relied on fishing. To return to shore early and sell their catch, fishermen had to set out before dawn, and one meal had to be eaten at sea—salted fish pancakes were convenient and easy to prepare. For ordinary citizens, in the past, fresh vegetables were scarce in winter, with only...
The main ingredient is whole prawns with their shells left on but the veins removed. They are stir-fried with ginger, scallions, and vegetable oil, then simmered with Shaoxing wine, sugar, and salt. The dish is finished over low heat until the sauce is fully reduced. Once plated, the prawns are arranged with their heads and tails connected, forming a petal-like shape on a large round plate. They resemble a blooming peony—vivid red, bright, and appealing in color…
The dish is made with fresh prawns and fish. The prawns are prepared using a searing method, while the orange prawns are crafted by mixing fish paste with hawk's claw prawns, steamed, and then topped with a savory sauce. This dish features meticulously selected ingredients, exquisite craftsmanship, vibrant colors, and a deliciously sweet, tender, and fragrant taste (Dalian)...
Dalian, nestled between mountains and the sea, enjoys a pleasant climate, so it’s no surprise that it produces outstanding shell carvings. You can buy exquisitely beautiful handicrafts made from ordinary scallops and conches, which you can take home as decorations for your desk or as gifts for family and friends. You can also purchase finely crafted shell carvings made from rare and precious shells...
The purple sea urchin, commonly known as "ciguozi," is primarily produced in Dalian, China, accounting for over 95% of the national output. It has a spherical body, typically 6–8 cm in diameter and 3–5 cm in height. Its large spines are hard, pointed, and dark purple, and it lives among rocks, seaweed, or crevices in the intertidal zone. The reproductive glands of the purple sea urchin...
Kiln-formed glass products, high-end engraved lead crystal glassware, low-lead drawn glassware, glass packaging containers, premium carved crafts, high-end crystal glass lighting, printed drinking glasses, and more are the main products of Dalian Shengdao Glass Products Factory. The products are sold well in over 80 countries including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia…
The main types of cherries produced in Dalian include five varieties: Chinese cherry and mountain cherry native to China’s Yangtze River basin, European sour cherry, European sweet cherry, and the hybrid Dalian sweet cherry. Major cultivars are “Juhong,” “Sunrise,” “Zaofeng,” “Naweng,” “Huangyu,” “Hongyan,” “Hongdeng,”…
Apple cultivation in Wafangdian City has a history of nearly 100 years, making it a world-renowned “hometown of apples.” The city has a total apple cultivation area of 650,000 mu, with 45 million fruit trees, an annual output of about 700,000 tons, and an output value of 3 billion yuan. Ten major high-quality fruit production bases have been established, with the area and yield of famous, special, high-quality, and new varieties of fruit reaching…
Red Fuji apples are the dominant fruit in Liaoning Province. The city’s apple orchards cover an area of 76,000 hectares, with a production of 809,000 tons, accounting for 85.4% of the total fruit-growing area and 84.8% of the total fruit yield. Wafangdian City is a national apple production...
The cultivation of sweet potatoes in Wafangdian City has a history of over a hundred years, among which Yan Dian sweet potatoes are the most renowned. Due to the influence of climate and soil conditions, sweet potatoes from Yan Dian and surrounding towns are spindle-shaped, with red skin and yellow flesh, smooth outer surfaces, moderate size, no bumps or scars on the surface, and offer a delicate, sweet, and crisp taste, making them popular with consumers. They were once...
In recent years, through continuous cultivation and development, Wafangdian City’s broiler chicken industry has surpassed a scale of 15 billion yuan, ranking first in the nation. Currently, the city is home to 10 leading broiler slaughtering and processing enterprises—the highest number among all county-level cities in China. It also has 2 national-level leading enterprises, over 100 related supporting enterprises...
The coastal areas of Wafangdian City are abundant in shrimp skin, accounting for about 60% of the national shrimp skin production. Shrimp skin is the dried product of Acetes, also known as the white shrimp. This small shrimp has a laterally compressed body, thin shell, and typically measures 2.5–4 cm in length. It lives in shallow seas with muddy or sandy bottoms. Acetes are found along all of China’s coasts, but the Bohai Sea coast yields the largest quantity. The nutritional value of shrimp skin...
Dalian Yi Qiao Sea Cucumber Co., Ltd., located in Xietun Town, Wafangdian City, was established in August 2001 with a registered capital of 475 million RMB. The company went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2010. It is a large-scale modern aquatic enterprise integrating the breeding of premium seafood, sea cucumber cultivation, processing, research, and sales...
The coastal areas of our city boast abundant jellyfish resources. Dalian Fresh Doctor Food Co., Ltd. is a leading enterprise in the deep processing of local jellyfish products. Located in Yongning Town, Wafangdian City, the company was established in September 2009. It is equipped with advanced domestic production facilities and houses a modern, standardized quality inspection center as well as a product technology R&D center. Currently…
After years of development, Xiangzhoufang Liquor Co., Ltd. has become one of the largest brewing enterprises in Northeast China. The company currently operates 500 mud pit cellars and produces over 1,000 tons of baijiu annually, including those of the sesame aroma type. Sesame aroma baijiu is a high-quality liquor recognized in China in recent years, 2…
The agricultural specialties of the General Stone area include sweet potatoes, peaches, and apples. Due to the influence of the local climate and soil conditions (sandy soil), the sweet potatoes grown here are spindle-shaped, with red skin and yellow flesh. They have a smooth, even surface without bumps, and offer a delicate, sweet, and crisp taste. It is precisely because of this unique growing environment that General Stone sweet potatoes contain a variety of…
General's Stone is China’s largest producer of dried shrimp, accounting for about 70% of the country’s annual output. With mild sunlight, distinct monsoons, and abundant sunshine, this area provides the optimal environment for dried shrimp production. The shrimp are crystal clear and bring you the delicious taste of the sea. Dried shrimp are highly nutritious, especially rich in calcium...
General's Stone Sea Cucumbers are exclusively harvested from the waters of the General's Stone area. This region is nestled between mountains and the sea, boasting beautiful scenery, a pleasant climate, and seawater with an average temperature of 12.1°C, reaching a maximum of 25°C and a minimum of 1°C. The tidal range is between 1.5 to 2 meters (with a maximum of 4 to 4.5 meters). The salinity is vertically consistent, averaging between 30‰ and 32‰, and is rich in nutrients...
Wafangdian Grapes are produced in Wafangdian City, Dalian. The protected geographical indication area spans from: east to Maoshan Village, Wanjieling Town, Wafangdian; west to Dawei Village, Tuoshan Township, Wafangdian; south to Shashan Village, Xietun Town, Wafangdian; and north to Kuangdongshan Village, Liguan Town, Wafangdian. The geographical coordinates are: 39°20′N to 40°0…
Dongmatun Small Jonathan Apples -- In 2015, these were recognized as a nationally renowned specialty, new, and high-quality agricultural product. Wafangdian's Xutun is a well-known "Apple Town" on the Liaodong Peninsula, and Dongmatun Village in Xutun is a specialized apple-growing village. In the golden autumn, reporters visited this apple village and found that the once-popular "Small Jonathan" apples have once again become a market favorite.