Biscuits are an ordinary yet traditional flavor of flour-based snack in daily life. Jishan biscuits have been famous since the Ming Dynasty. They come in three types: round crispy biscuits, semi-circular scallion or spicy-flavored biscuits, and triangular crispy biscuits — all with a deliciously crisp and savory taste. The reason Jishan biscuits are especially tasty is that quality control begins right from the source of ingredients, …
Fresh Jishan peaches are cultivated throughout Jishan County. The total planting area is about 30,000 mu, with an annual output of approximately 3 million kilograms. They mainly fall into two categories: nectarines and fuzzy peaches. Popular varieties include Shuguang, Zaohongzhu, Qinwang Peach, Dajiu Bao, and Chongyang Hong. From early May through December, early-, mid-, and late-season varieties come to market in succession…
JiShan Fried Dough Twists are a traditional snack from Yuncheng. Legend has it that the twist was originally a palace delicacy. When it spread to the public, it took the form of two strands of dough stuck together, a shape still seen in the Hongtong area today. During the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong reign, a merchant from Xiwèi Village in Zhaidian Town brought it back to his hometown, Yuncheng, where he made and sold it, attracting many customers. Later, this…
Stuffed vegetable dish is a traditional delicacy from Jishan County. It was already well-known in Hedong during the late Qing Dynasty. There was a popular saying at the time: “Jishan’s stuffed vegetable is delicious, Jishan’s stuffed vegetable is fragrant; if you don’t taste it, you’ve wasted your trip to Jishan.” Nowadays, whether in urban or rural areas of Jishan County, this dish is an essential part of banquet feasts. Preparation method:…
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Jishan Mother-of-Pearl Inlay: It is divided into two craft types—hard mother-of-pearl inlay and soft mother-of-pearl inlay. The patterns feature both ancient and modern architecture, figures, flowers, birds, and animals. The designs are uniquely shaped, with densely set mother-of-pearl pieces, richly detailed patterns, and an elegant, classic charm. Particularly notable are the snuff bottles, where on surfaces no larger than a matchbox, over a thousand pieces of mother-of-pearl and gold-silver threads are inlaid to form exquisitely layered and distinctive images, all with incredible precision.
Jishan Flat Dates are ranked first among the top ten famous dates in Shanxi, primarily produced in Chengguan, Huayu, and Xiaqu, three towns in Jishan County. The flat dates have thin skins, thick flesh, and small pits. Their flesh is sweet, and they are flat and round, slightly wider at the top and narrower at the bottom—hence the name "flat dates." When ripe, they turn dark red, with white-green flesh. High-quality dried dates have smooth, unwrinkled skin, are plump and elastic, with light red flesh that can bounce back even when pressed. They can be stretched into golden, shiny strands 30–60 cm long. With a sugar content of 31.33%, an acid content of 0.1%, and 499 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams, they also contain various trace elements such as potassium, sodium, calcium, manganese, zinc, and iron. They are a premium tonic with high medicinal value. In 1982, they won the top prize at the first Agricultural Products Exhibition.
Panicum miliaceum, also known as millet, is a member of the Poaceae family, genus Setaria, and is also referred to as shu, ji, heji, or mi. It has a short growth cycle and is drought- and poor-soil-resistant, making it a staple grain in arid and semi-arid regions as well as one of China’s major grain crops for milling. There are two types of millet: soft millet and hard millet. The flour made from soft millet is called soft rice flour, which is used to make the famous northern Shaanxi rice wine...
Beiyuan apples are large, sweet, juicy, and brightly colored due to strong sunlight exposure. They come in a variety of types,...
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Shanxi glazed pottery: The most famous comes from Hejin. The products are divided into four main categories: glazed bricks, glazed tiles, fa-hua ware, and indoor decorative items. Shanxi glazed pottery features vibrant colors, radiant brilliance, anti-corrosion and moisture resistance, durability, and permanent colorfastness. Its production dates back 1,600 years to the era of Emperor Wen of the Wei Dynasty and was primarily used for decorating historical sites, parks, and…
Dates are rich in nutrients and are considered a premium tonic food. According to analysis, 100g of fresh dates contain 23.3g of carbohydrates, 430.54kj of calories, 1.2g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 14mg of calcium, 23mg of phosphorus, and 0.5mg of iron—all essential substances for the human body…
Produced in Hejin, Shanxi, it grows on slopes and hilly areas, mainly in Chaijia Township, Hejin City. Longmen Ephedra is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine in the region. Legend has it that during the Tang Dynasty, the famous general Yu Chijingde hung upside down from the Golden Hook on Longmen Mountain to pick ephedra for the Tang Emperor, who was cured of his illness, hence the name "Golden Hook Upside-Down Ephedra." Longmen Ephedra plants are tall with hollow stems, green on the outside and red inside, with thin skin...
Lianbo Chinese chives are a specialty of Lianbo Village, Yangcun Township, Hejin City, Yuncheng, Shanxi Province. With a long history of cultivation, these chives are known for their broad and thick leaves, long and thick white stalks, exceptional crispness (they snap easily without stringiness), a spicy-sweet flavor, and a fragrant, delicious taste. Lianbo Chinese chives are a protected geographical indication (PGI) agricultural product. Lianbo Village is located in Shanxi...
Flip the pan cake is made by mashing pork fat into a paste with the back of a knife, then mixing it with chopped scallions sautéed with Sichuan peppercorns and salt seasoned with Sichuan pepper to form a thick batter. This mixture is spread onto rolled-out refined flour dough, rolled into a coil, stretched into a long strip, cut into pieces, and then cooked on a flat griddle. Its characteristics are paper-thin layers, soft texture, and fragrant taste. It can be served as a staple food or paired with dishes. There is also a tradition of eating flip the pan cake on the morning of New Year’s Day...
It is named after the villages of Da Qianbei and Xiao Qianbei in Zhangcun Town, Pinglu. Local farmers grow the celery in greenhouses, harvesting two crops per year with an annual output of over 500,000 kilograms. The celery is divided into winter-sown and spring-sown varieties, with the winter crop being the primary one. Due to the unique combination of water quality, soil, and climate factors in Da Qianbei and Xiao Qianbei…
Pinglu County has a long history of cultivating lily bulbs. As early as the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, lilies from the Duma area were listed as tributes to the imperial palace. By the 18th year of the Kangxi reign in the Qing Dynasty, Duma lily bulbs were included in the national "Famous Products Record," gaining fame both domestically and abroad and earning the title "Zhongtiao Ginseng."
Shengrenjian Town governs 48 administrative villages including Huaxia Village, 4 urban community committees, with a total population of 96,000, of which 50,000 are agricultural residents and 46,000 are urban residents. The total area is 296 square kilometers, with cultivated land covering 78,000 mu. The main sectors of the town include enterprises, services, fruit, vegetables, and livestock farming…