Sea Crabs: Since ancient times, no one has been able to resist the taste of fresh sea crabs. The coastal waters near Huludao boast a wide variety of sea crabs, including bean-shaped box crabs, ghost head crabs, swimming crabs, and big red-claw crabs. There are many ways to enjoy them—crab paste can be mashed into a small delicacy served as a side dish, eaten on its own, or used to cook tofu for an exceptionally fragrant meal; crab can be dried to become a premium topping for soups; or crab paste can be fried and served with plain rice...
Pen-shaped clams: These clams have thin shells and long, slender bodies in a brownish-yellow hue, hugging each other like pen shafts. Their meat, when mixed with Chinese chives to make dumplings or stewed with tofu, is incredibly delicious. Clams are also used as a seasoning ingredient in hot pot.…
Jellyfish skin: Every July and August, jellyfish gather in clusters near Huludao’s coast. They grow rapidly, expanding to the size of an umbrella in just a few days. Local fishermen venture out to harvest them, treat them with alum, and press them into jellyfish skin. When used in cold dishes, jellyfish skin is not only nutritious but also crisp and refreshing, greatly stimulating the appetite. …
Hongluoxian Town, located at the foot of Hongluo Mountain, is famous for its dried tofu. The bustling Hongluoxian Market, renowned across the three northeastern provinces and two leagues and two cities of eastern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, attracts numerous merchants and thrives with vibrant buying and selling. Every visitor to the Hongluoxian Market makes sure to enjoy several meals of Hongluoxian Dried Tofu.
The Gaoqiao Pickle Factory in Lianshan District is located in the center of Gaoqiao Town, seven kilometers from Jinzhou Port and one kilometer from the exit of the Beijing–Shenyang Expressway. Established in the late Qing Dynasty during the Guangxu era, the factory boasts a history of over a hundred years and has contributed to the fame of Jinzhou pickles. It is the birthplace of preserved vegetable production and was once a prized delicacy offered to the imperial court...
Located at the foot of Hongluo Mountain, Hongluoxian Town is famous for its dried tofu. The bustling Hongluoxian Market, renowned across the three northeastern provinces, attracts throngs of merchants and boasts lively trade. Every visitor to the market makes sure to try a meal of Hongluoxian dried tofu. Hongluoxian dried tofu is known for being "dry, thin, and fine"...
Gaoqiao Traditional Vinegar is produced in the ancient town of Gaoqiao and boasts a history of 500 years. Through continuous refinement by generations of vinegar masters and integration with modern scientific and biological technologies, it has developed a distinctive northern flavor that exemplifies the finest qualities of Chinese culinary vinegar. The premium Gaoqiao Traditional Vinegar is directly drawn from cellar...
Hongluoxian is located in the northern part of Lianshan District, at the foot of Hongluo Mountain, and is famous for its dried tofu. The bustling Hongluoxian Market, renowned across the three northeastern provinces, attracts numerous merchants and enjoys brisk buying and selling. Visitors to the market always make sure to try a meal of Hongluoxian Dried Tofu. …
The famous local specialty of Huludao City, “Huludao Large Red Dates,” has been officially approved as a geographical indication certification trademark by the National Trademark Office. With this addition, the number of geographical indication trademarks in our city has increased to five, ranking second in the province. The unique climate and soil conditions in Huludao give “Huludao Large Red Dates” their superior quality and distinctive flavor. According to historical records from the Republic of China era...
Heishaoke Township in Jianchang County is a well-known jujube-producing area. In recent years, the township’s Party committee and government have led local residents in scientifically cultivating and planting new varieties, replacing over 100,000 jujube trees, yielding more than 8,000 kilograms of jujubes annually. To effectively carry out the “Three Visits” campaign, the Heishaoke Township Administration for Industry and Commerce has helped with registration...
Heshangfangzi White Pears The unique geographical location, superior natural environment, and favorable climate conditions of Jianchang County are highly suitable for the growth of various fruit trees. The fruit produced here is of exceptional quality, especially the Heshangfangzi White Pears, which are known as the “finest white pears” due to their high sugar content, excellent taste, and small seeds. They enjoy a great reputation both domestically and internationally, with a considerable quantity exported each year...
Jianchang Baikal Skullcap Baikal skullcap, also known as skullcap tea, is a type of herb. Jianchang County is a major concentrated production area of Baikal skullcap in Huludao. Jianchang Baikal Skullcap is renowned in both domestic and international markets for its firm, yellow, and smooth roots. It is a best-selling, high-quality, locally produced traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is widely distributed across China from Huludao City and Liaoning Province. The root of the Baikal skullcap is used medicinally for its strong antibacterial properties, and it has the effects of clearing heat, drying dampness, stopping bleeding, and calming the fetus...
The Late-maturing Honey Peaches of Pando Gully from the Pando Gully Honey Peach Association in Lianshan District, Huludao City. These peaches are known for their large size, beautiful shape, vibrant color, thin skin, tender flesh, delicate texture, and sweet, honey-like juice. …
Lianshan District is located in the northeast of Huludao City, Liaoning Province. Lianshan is a major fruit production base in Liaoning, boasting a wide variety of fruits and high yields, with grapes, plums, apples, and white pears being the most prominent, reaching an annual output of 100,000 tons. Tashan Township's Xibao Village in Lianshan District is nestled between mountains and the sea, enjoying a mild climate that is highly suitable for fruit tree cultivation. The population of Xibao Village…
Huludao Autumn Plums As early as 1924, Xing Laowei, a fruit farmer from Zhangxianggongtun in Lianshan District, Huludao City, introduced autumn plums from the Xiongyuecheng area of Gaixian County. He successfully grafted the scions onto local wild apricot rootstocks and the trial planting proved successful. The trees bore fruit early, produced delicious-tasting plums, and yielded high quantities—prompting extensive cultivation around the Greater and Lesser Hongluo Mountains. 1…
Xinkailing Township is located on the western ridge of Jianchang County. It is a high-altitude, cold mountainous area with rugged terrain, thin soil, and frequent droughts in nine out of ten years. In recent years, to alleviate poverty, the township has adhered to the principle of adapting measures to local conditions and leveraging strengths while avoiding weaknesses. By adjusting its industrial structure and focusing on hawthorn production, the living standards of local farmers have improved significantly. In 1984, the number of hawthorn trees across the township...
Yaolugou Millet is a specialty of Yaolugou Township, Jianchang County, Huludao City, Liaoning Province. Zhangtaizi in Yaolugou Township is known as the "Little Granary of Jianchang" and is famed for its millet production. Thanks to its high altitude and long hours of sunlight, the millet here matures well, with plump grains and rich nutrition. Yaolugou Millet has been granted protected geographical indication status. Jianchang…
Almond and millet porridge — “Porridge” marks the very beginning of Chinese cuisine. With the invention of pottery came porridge. Revered as the “foremost nourishing food under heaven,” this is evidenced by Lu You’s poem “Ode to Porridge,” which reads: “All people seek longevity, yet fail to grasp it before their eyes. I have learned the simple method from Wanqiu — simply eat porridge and become immortal.” This “simple method from Wanqiu”…
Originally from the remote western region of Liaoning Province. The central production area is in Jianchang County, and it is a small-sized Northeast –. It has a body shape that is small at both ends and large in the middle, resembling a purse. Its physique is delicate yet sturdy, with an entirely black coat that grows brownish underfur in winter. It has manes over 10 cm long on its back, is highly responsive, active, and fast-running. Adult weight is 69 kg. The carcass is lean…
The cultivation of walnuts in Jiachang County has a history of over a hundred years, initially spreading from areas such as Leijiadian and Heishanke to the entire Lingxia region. According to the Chronicles of Chengde Prefecture and the Chronicles of Lingyuan County: Lingnan (present-day Jiachang County) was abundant in walnuts, known for their thin shells and thick meat, attracting many buyers. As early as the late Qing Dynasty, Jiachang walnuts had gained widespread fame and were sold to Inner Mongolia…