Gushan Apricot Plum gets its name from its origin in Dagushan Town, Donggang City, Liaoning Province. Known for its large size, it is also locally called “Big Apricot Plum.” It has over 100 years of cultivation history. Currently, there are more than 2,000 Gushan Apricot Plum trees in Donggang City, with peak yields reaching 40,000–50,000 jin, making it one of Liaoning’s famous fruits. Every year during the apricot plum harvest season…
Dandong has a long history of cultivating ginkgo trees, with nearly a thousand trees over 80 years old and 4,000 trees over 30 years old. The "King of Ginkgos" in front of Shengshui Palace in Gushan Town, Donggang City, is renowned nationwide. These two female "Kings of Ginkgos," planted during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, are over 1,300 years old. Standing 35 meters tall, their massive trunks require three adults with outstretched arms to encircle them. In summer, standing beneath the trees, one can't see the sky during the day or the stars at night. When their leaves fall in autumn, they pile up to a foot thick on the ground, and the trees produce several hundred kilograms of fruit each year. In 1984, the ginkgo tree was designated as Dandong’s “city tree.” Currently, six streets in the urban area have been landscaped with ginkgo trees, featuring over 1,600 trees. Including those in parks and suburban areas, there are a total of more than 4,000 ginkgo trees—a rare sight in China. The ginkgo tree is a treasure in its entirety. Its fruit, known as ginkgo nuts, can treat liver diseases and bronchitis (though overconsumption may lead to poisoning). The nut kernels are rich in starch, protein, fat, carbohydrates, various amino acids, as well as ginkgolic acid, ginkgol, and anti-aging compounds. Consumed in moderation, it can help relieve intoxication, while stewed and taken can reduce urinary frequency and diarrhea, offering nourishing and health benefits. Flavonoids extracted from ginkgo leaves are used to treat hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and coronary heart disease. The roots contain bilobalide, which treats gynecological conditions, and can also be used as fertilizer for paddy fields and as an insecticide. Ginkgo wood is premium material for decoration. Ginkgo holds high economic value. Its fruit, ginkgo nuts, is exported to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, and the United States, priced at 50 yuan per jin, with strong demand. Ginkgo is a rare and highly productive tree species with a long lifespan—its fruiting period can last over 800 years, earning it the title of “king of trees.” Growing naturally, it typically bears fruit after 25–30 years, but with artificial grafting, it can start fruiting 15–20 years earlier. Ginkgo trees produce high yields. When cultivated using the "dwarf, dense, early" method, with 110 trees per mu, fruiting begins in the fifth year, yielding 1.5 kilograms per tree worth 30 yuan, resulting in 3,000 yuan income per mu. This yield doubles annually, reaching an average of 10,000–20,000 yuan per mu after eight years. Dandong is developing ginkgo as a high-efficiency forestry crop, with 238 mu dedicated to ginkgo seedling cultivation. (Dandong)
The high-quality rice in Dandong is mainly produced in Donggang City, covering an area of over 700,000 mu, accounting for more than 90% of the city's paddy fields. The annual rice production reaches 300 million kilograms, yielding about 200 million kilograms of high-quality rice. Donggang City is located far from major industrial bases, ensuring that its land and irrigation water remain unpolluted. With a mild climate, abundant rainfall, rich water resources, and fertile soil...
Ingredients: 100g kimchi, 100g pork belly slices, 2 green onions. Method: 1. Marinate the pork belly slices with 2 tsp cornstarch, a little wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside. 2. Cut the green onions into sections. Set aside. 3. Pan-fry the pork belly slices until 70% cooked. 4. Sauté the green onions until fragrant, then quickly stir-fry the kimchi. 5. Add the pork belly slices, …
Menzi is a local specialty of Dandong. Made from starch using a special process, it resembles transparent jelly-like blocks, which are cut into small squares about two to three centimeters in size. These translucent pieces are pan-fried until slightly crispy, then drizzled with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and sesame paste. Topped with minced scallions, garlic…
Cha Zi was originally a distinctive food of the Manchu people. Made from corn, it is fermented, ground into a batter, settled, then shaped by hand or mold into smooth, chopstick-thick strips. It can be stir-fried or stewed, and has a delicious and appetizing flavor. As a Nanjing specialty snack, when stir-frying, the Cha Zi is typically soaked in cold water for a few minutes first to remove any sourness, then...
Asarum is a perennial, shade-loving herbaceous plant of the Aristolochiaceae family, primarily distributed in the forested areas of Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang, with over 2,000 years of cultivation history. In Liaoning Province, Asarum is mainly found in the eastern mountainous regions such as Kuandian, Fengcheng, Huanren, Benxi, and Xinbin. Dandong is the main production area and it is commonly referred to as “Liaoning Asarum,”…
With a history of several hundred years, Dandong’s Stone Pillar Ginseng is the finest among China’s national ginseng varieties, typically requiring over 15 years to reach maturity. This ginseng boasts high medicinal value, known for invigorating vital energy, promoting body fluids, enriching yin-yang and qi-blood within the body, and supporting the function of weakened organs. It is hailed as a treasure for longevity. This type of ginseng is exclusively produced in Shizhu Village, Kuandian County, which…
Chestnuts have been cultivated for two to three thousand years. The cultivation of chestnut trees in Liaoning Province began in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The fruit, known as chestnuts, can be eaten raw, roasted with sugar, baked, canned, ground into flour for cakes, or used in cooking. They are rich in sugar, protein, fat, and various vitamins, and are highly nutritious...
Xiajiacun is located 2 kilometers north of Yiquan Town, covering an area of 8.9 square kilometers. It has 7,500 mu of arable land, half of which is irrigated and half dryland. The village comprises 9 villager groups, with 569 households and a population of 2,031. Strawberry production is the pillar industry of Xiajiacun, with a development history of 60 years. Currently, there are over 3,000 mu of greenhouse sheds, 1,700...
Lao Fang Barbecue is located on Binhe Road, south of Dongsheng Business Hotel and adjacent to Hongfangzi Barbecue. It’s a time-honored establishment. The restaurant features private seating areas and offers both Chinese and Korean-style grills, capable of serving over 100 diners at once. With its elegant environment and affordable prices, Lao Fang Barbecue is beloved by the local community and a great choice for budget-conscious diners. This eatery…
“China’s No.1 Strawberry County”—Donggang, Liaoning. From being one of the first regions to introduce strawberries to now being China’s largest strawberry production base, Donggang has been cultivating strawberries for a century. The moist climate along the river and coast, coupled with its location in the optimal strawberry-growing zone at 40 degrees north latitude, provides an ideal growing environment for Donggang strawberries. …
Mixed color clams are a type of shellfish seafood, belonging to the family Veneridae, with the scientific name Ruditapes philippinarum. In southern China, they are commonly known as huage (flower clams), in Liaoning as xianzi (freshwater clams), and in Shandong as gala (clams). Mixed color clams are a specialty aquatic product of Dandong...
The large yellow clam, a specialty aquatic product of Dandong, has the scientific name Corbicula fluminea. It is found in the shallow waters of the Yellow Sea, with a yellow shell and yellow flesh. Its axe-shaped shell features dark yellow patterns. The clam meat contains protein, various vitamins, and essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and selenium. It also contains trace amounts of cobalt, which helps maintain hematopoietic function…
The swimming crabs in the waters of Donggang, Liaoning, are the Portunus trituberculatus species, commonly known as swimming crabs or white crabs. They belong to the class Malacostraca, order Decapoda, and family Portunidae. These crabs typically live and reproduce at depths of 3–5 meters, moving to deeper waters of 10–30 meters during winter and preferring to burrow in sandy or muddy seabeds. They thrive in salinity levels of 16‰–35‰ and a pH...
Geographical Scope The administrative regions under the jurisdiction of Donggang City, Liaoning Province, including Qianyang Town, Xinxing District, May Fourth Farm, Changshan Town, New City District, Beijingzi Town, Yiquan Town, Huangtukan Town, Longwangmiao Town, Gushan Town, Xinli Town, Xinnong Town, Hegou Town, Pusamiao Town, Huangtukan Farm, and Demonstration Farm, comprising a total of twenty-five towns, subdistrict offices…
Taoli Village is honored as the "Number One Chestnut Village in China." With its uniquely favorable climate and high-quality soil, it is one of the few regions in the country suitable for growing organic chestnuts. The village currently has 15,000 acres of chestnut orchards, with nearly 1 million trees, producing 2,000 tons of chestnuts annually. There are 28 varieties including Dange, Jinhua, and Dafeng,…
Chestnuts are a unique economic forest crop in Fengcheng City, with a long cultivation history and abundant resources. Fengcheng chestnuts are renowned both domestically and internationally for their large size, rich flavor, and high nutritional value, making them a traditional export commodity. Over the past thirty years, under the correct leadership of the municipal Party committee and government, and through the implementation of key national, provincial, and municipal projects...
King crab, also known as large fat crab or flying crab, is meaty, rich in creamy roe, delicious, and highly nutritious. It's considered a premium among Dandong’s specialty aquatic products. Travelers and tourists from all over never miss the chance to indulge in this delicacy. Whether stir-fried with sweet and sour sauce, deep-fried, boiled, or steamed, the flavor is excellent, leaving a lingering taste long after the meal…
Stewed White Pork with Pickled Mustard Greens and Blood Sausage: Pickled mustard greens are a staple vegetable in Manchu cuisine. The Manchu people live in the cold northeastern region of China, where they rely on stored, preserved vegetables from cellars for half the year. Pickled mustard greens are made by fermenting fresh greens in a vat during autumn, giving them a tangy flavor. They can be used in stews, stir-fries, cold salads, soups, or as filling. Stewed pork with pickled mustard greens is a common dish among northern Manchu people…