Embroidery is a craft where threads are drawn with a needle through pre-processed fabric, forming various patterns and colors according to design requirements by manipulating the stitches. When exactly did Heshun embroidery originate? Due to the difficulty of preserving embroidered works, it is extremely hard to pinpoint the exact dynasty. Heshun folk embroidery has its own…
Oil Cloth Bag, also known as Three-Cut Pastry, has a golden color, a soft texture, and a sweet and pleasant taste. It is one of the staple foods during the Spring Festival in Shanxi. Every year around the New Year, every household makes and steams these pastries, passing down the tradition through generations for over 300 years. In the long feudal society, the working people of Shanxi lived in poverty and relied on corn as their main staple food throughout the year…
Weima Big Oats Weima Big Oats are primarily produced in Weima Township of this county. These oats are uniquely distinctive, with high medical and health benefits. They can treat anemia and hair loss, delay human aging, and maintain vigorous physiological functions. This product won the Gold Award at the Second China Agricultural Expo.…
Jujube is the fruit of plants in the genus Ziziphus of the Rhamnaceae family. According to the ancient Chinese herbal text “Shennong Ben Cao Jing,” red dates have a sweet taste and warm nature, and are associated with the spleen and stomach meridians. They are known to invigorate the middle energizer and boost qi, nourish blood and calm the spirit, as well as moderate the properties of other herbs. Modern pharmacology has found that red dates contain rich nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, organic acids, vitamins A and C, as well as trace amounts of calcium and various amino acids.
He Shun County in Shanxi Province is located on the peak of the Taihang Mountains and features a continental semi-arid climate. With an effective accumulated temperature above 10 degrees Celsius of 2,447 degrees, a frost-free period of about 120 days, and annual precipitation of 580 mm—where rain and heat occur simultaneously—it is one of the main production areas for high-quality coarse grains in Shanxi Province. He Shun Large Oats have a long history and are rich in vitamins...
He Shun’s cattle farming and beef cattle are renowned nationwide. As early as the 1970s and 1980s, the county was honored by the Ministry of Agriculture as an “Advanced County in Commodity Cattle Base Construction” and an “Advanced County in National Livestock Breed Improvement.” He Shun beef cattle are tall, sturdy, and muscular, with glossy coats in red, yellow, and white patterns. The beef is rich in protein...
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Taigu Cake is a traditional famous snack from Shanxi Province, named after its place of origin, Taigu County. Originating in the Qing Dynasty, it is known for being sweet without being greasy, crispy yet not crumbly, and deliciously fragrant. Celebrated nationwide for its aroma, crispness, softness, and tenderness, it has earned the reputation of the "King of Pastries." As a typical representation of the "Jin Merchant Food Culture," the renowned singer Guo...
The main production area is Limingzhuang in Taigu County, with cultivation also found in Yuci, Pingyao, Jiaocheng, and Qingxu. Legend has it that the Pot-shaped jujube has been cultivated since the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The fruit is large and named for its pot-like shape. It has thin skin, thick and crisp flesh, and a moderate sweet-and-sour taste. Fresh jujubes contain 37.8% refractometric sugar, 30.35% total sugar, 0.57% acid,…
The walnut industry is one of the eight key agricultural sectors in Heshun. Leveraging the favorable climate conditions in towns like Qingcheng, Songyan, and Pingsong—suitable for cultivating dryland walnut orchards—the county has developed a vast walnut economic belt spanning over ten thousand mu, centered primarily around the Qingcheng–Songyan area. This initiative has significantly expanded income sources for local farmers, helping them escape poverty and achieve prosperity. The photo shows Xucun in Songyan Town...
Shanxi Sunshine Zhan Liquor Co., Ltd. is located 40 kilometers west of Heshun County, bordering the Qingzhang River to the west, extending eastward along Dongyu County across Heshun to the major North China city of Xingtai, reaching the provincial capital Taiyuan directly northwest through Yuci in Jinzhong, adjacent to Yushe to the west, and neighboring the revolutionary old base area of Zuoquan to the south, enjoying very convenient transportation. Shanxi Sunshine Zhan Liquor Co., Ltd....
Xinma Mixed Grains Development Co., Ltd. in Heshun County was established in 1998. The company is located on Binhe Road in Heshun County, covering an area of 15,000 m². Its business scope includes the planting, purchasing, processing, and sales of mixed grains. It has a registered capital of 7.56 million yuan, total assets of 35.23 million yuan, and annual sales revenue of 38.38 million yuan, with 48 permanent employees...
Hanhu Mooncakes are listed in the Jincheng Municipal Intangible Cultural Heritage Directory for their thin crust, rich filling, sweet taste, and high nutritional value. The "Hanhu Mooncake" was first created by Mr. Guo Fengwu from Hanhu Village and has a history of over 60 years. It is named after Hanhu Village in Yangguangzhan Township, Heshun County. It is now inherited by his son, Mr. Guo Yuwang. …
Ingredients and Preparation Method for Steamed Dumplings with Oat Flour and Shredded Pumpkin: Ingredients Main ingredients: oat flour, pumpkin, raw lamb Secondary ingredients: minced ginger, chopped scallions, refined salt, prickly ash powder, cooking oil, sweet bean paste Preparation Method 1. Making the dough: Place the oat flour in a basin, pour freshly boiled water over it, then stir the water and flour together with chopsticks…
Shijie millet has high levels of fat and soluble sugars, as well as higher protein content than that from other regions. Due to its high nutritional value, it is very popular among local people. The variety of millet is called: Mao Gu. The millet milled from this type of millet has smaller grains than regular millet and a golden sheen. When cooked into millet rice, it is shiny and golden, fragrant...
Vitex honey is produced in Ling Shi County, located in central Shanxi Province. It is one of the three major vitex honey producing areas in North China and also an important nectar source base in the province. Ling Shi County lies at the junction of the Taiyue and Lüliang mountain ranges in central Shanxi. The terrain is hilly and rugged with numerous valleys, featuring a mild climate and abundant wild nectar-producing plants. The...
Taiyuan Smoked Pigeon is a traditional local delicacy from Taiyuan County with a history of nearly 100 years, originating in the Qing Dynasty. In the past, this delicacy was often served by merchants to entertain domestic and foreign business partners. At that time, the smoked pigeon from “Longshengchang” on Nanmenloutou Lane, West Street inside Taiyuan City, and “Sanshengyuan” outside the South Gate of Taiyuan were the most famous. The process of making Taiyuan Smoked Pigeon involves...