“Uniquely Red” Lotus Root Juice is produced by Shanxi Yaoxing Beverage Co., Ltd., a joint venture between the Liangcun Economic Development Zone General Company of Linfen City and Taiwan Concept Technology Co., Ltd. The company has introduced fully automated overseas production lines and relies on the largest lotus root production base in North China, covering tens of thousands of acres, to produce the juice. With a scientific formula and rich nutrition...
One of the top ten famous dates in Shanxi, characterized by large size, thin skin, small pit, fine flesh, and sweet taste. Excellent for fresh consumption, with an average single fruit weight of 25.5g. In 1981, it was ranked second at the provincial date evaluation conference, becoming one of the best date varieties in Shanxi. It is mainly distributed along the Lao River and Ju River in our city, particularly in Dongzhang, Xizhang...
Legend has it that Linfen was the ancient capital of Emperor Yao, hence the dates produced here are called "Yaodates." Known for their large size and thick flesh, fresh Yaodates have slightly cracked skins from which sweet syrup oozes out, offering a crisp, sweet, and fragrant taste when eaten. Once dried, the dates take on a glossy purplish-red hue, with flesh that looks as if it’s been glazed in oil and can be stretched into golden, honey-like threads. Yaodates are equally sweet whether enjoyed fresh or dried. When eaten fresh, they are juicy and crisp—just a gentle bite releases a mouthful of sweet, fragrant date juice. When dried, they become soft yet chewy with great elasticity, growing more flavorful the more you chew, making it hard to stop eating. Edited by: 208 (Linfen)
Ding Village White Lotus is a specialty of Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. Xiangfen County has accelerated the transition from traditional to modern agriculture, vigorously developing water-saving lotus root cultivation. It registered the “Ding Village White Lotus” brand and obtained certification for pollution-free produce as well as national geographical indication agricultural product status. In recent years, Xiangfen County has made the development of a 10,000-mu (approximately 667 hectares) Ding Village White Lotus base a major project in its agricultural transformation...
Xiangling Tomatoes are a specialty of Xiangling Town, Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. The "Longshuyu" brand tomatoes are oval-shaped with bright red skin and tender flesh. Their smooth surface, thick flesh, sweet taste, juicy and refreshing texture, and excellent flavor make them highly nutritious — an ideal choice for women’s skincare. Since 1989, Huangya Village in Xiangling Town has been vigorously...
Longci Township: Chives…
Dongzhang Township: "Oil-Fried Jujubes".…
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Steamed Millet Rice from Hexi is a distinctive traditional delicacy unique to Weicun Town in Linfen, Shanxi. It has a heritage spanning several hundred years. With a golden color and a soft, sticky, and sweet taste, it is an authentic local snack. Its distribution area spans east of the Fen River, west of Puxian County, south of Tumen Town, and north into Hongtong territory. In this region, steamed millet rice with minced meat noodles is a staple breakfast served at weddings, funerals, and banquets...
Peaches are often regarded as a symbol of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity. They are believed to be the fruit of the immortals and eating them is thought to promote a long life, which is why they are especially cherished. Peaches are also honored with titles such as "immortal peach" and "longevity peach." The *Linfen County Annals* (planted in the Republican-era Guiyou year) contain records of peaches, indicating their long cultivation history in the region. The newer version of the *Linfen City Annals…*
Born and raised in Linfen, you can’t talk about the city without mentioning beef meatball noodle soup. On every street corner in Linfen, you’ll find this dish—the most common and affordable snack around. Many locals returning home from elsewhere make it their first stop—its flavor is fantastic, especially for those who love spicy food. At first glance, it seems simple to make,…
Elaeagnus mollis oil The Elaeagnus mollis tree is a deciduous tree that grows up to 11 meters tall, with a trunk diameter reaching 1 meter; its bark is dark gray and deeply fissured; the one-year-old branches are grayish-green, densely covered with silvery-gray stellate hairs and scales. The leaves are alternate, ovate or ovate-elliptic, measuring 6–9 cm in length and 2–5 cm in width, with entire margins, bluntly pointed tips, and densely covered beneath with grayish-white stellate soft hairs,...
Wu Family Smoked Meat is a traditional delicacy from Linfen with a history of nearly a hundred years. It is primarily made from chicken, as well as the heart, liver, intestines, stomach, trotters, tongue, and head of pigs. The finished product features a brown base highlighted with golden tones, a “delicate” flavor infused with grassy aromas—rich without being greasy, lean without being tough, and with an enduringly fragrant aftertaste. Especially in the hot summer months, flies do not land on it, and it remains unspoiled for up to three days.
The smoked meat from Linfen is also quite good. This dish really suited my taste and that of my colleagues—the aroma is very unique. It’s said that the production process for this kind of smoked meat is quite complex, involving various secret seasonings and medicinal herbs, and the entire process takes a particularly long time, which truly proves the old saying that “slow work yields fine products.” We bought a lot and asked the shop owner to vacuum-pack them for us…
The area around the Fen River in Hongtong County is abundant in soft-shelled turtles. Also known as the Chinese pond turtle and commonly referred to as “turtle,” it is not only a highly nutritious food item but also an effective medicinal remedy for conditions such as yin deficiency, exhaustion-related fever, and bone steaming. It is a prized medicinal ingredient known for its blood-activating and meridian-unblocking properties, as well as its ability to disperse stagnation and dissolve accumulations. Locals have created a variety of distinctive local dishes featuring soft-shelled turtles...
Southern Shanxi Fermented Glutinous Rice is widely renowned. It first appeared at street food stalls at the foot of the southern side of Huo Mountain in Hongtong County, boasting a history of over a hundred years. During the annual temple fair on the 18th day of the third lunar month, the area attracts throngs of tourists, creating a bustling sea of people. To quench thirst and refresh the palate, fermented glutinous rice naturally became a popular choice. The fame of Hongtong’s fermented glutinous rice stems from its use of water from the Huo Spring and...
Sanzi — a deep-fried food unique to Hongtong County. To make deep-fried sanzi, premium wheat flour is mixed with a small amount of salt and seasonings, then water is added to form a dough. The dough is then kneaded and shaped into strips, which are coiled and arranged in a basin, brushed lightly with rapeseed oil on top. Once the noodles have rested in the basin and achieved the perfect level of elasticity, they are wound around the hand...
Dicun Township: red dates, green beans…
Dicun Township: Red Dates…