Dried Persimmons from Renyang Township…
Rongyang Red Dates…
Gan Fanli…
Guoli Township: “Maputou Garlic,” “Ganfan Pear.”…
In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, in Yongning Village, Zhangying Township, Yongji County, there was a man surnamed Chen who made and sold his own twisted crispy pastries, which became well-known far and wide. People called his pastries “Laojinzǐ Mahua.” It turned out that the Laojinzǐ family was originally quite wealthy, but because he valued reputation over profit, he spent decades selling these pastries and ended up selling off all his family assets and becoming poor. The pastries he made had thick roots and even strands, were crispy and delicious…
Yongji is the largest asparagus production base in China, with a current planting area of 80,000 mu, a harvesting area of 60,000 mu, and a total annual yield of 32,000 tons. The main growing areas are located along the Yellow River floodplains in Puzhou, Wenxue, Kaolao, and Hanyang. Asparagus, also known as Asparagus officinalis, has tender shoots that are...
The Red Butuan Peach matures in mid-August. It has a tall, flat-topped shape, is entirely bright red, and is exceptionally striking. When ripe, the peach surface is smooth with short and sparse fuzz; it has a firm melting flesh, a long shelf life, can be kept at room temperature for 20 days, and can be sold for up to 40 days if left on the tree. It is intensely sweet and fragrant, with moderate juice content, delicate white flesh, and excellent quality. The pit is easily separated, small in size, and the sugar content is…
Yuncheng Salt Pond Coarse Salt is a specialty of the Yuncheng Salt Pond in Yuncheng District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. "Yuncheng Salt Pond Coarse Salt" boasts a long and storied history. The salt crystals are large, pure white in color, and of high purity. It is not only suitable for human consumption but also serves as an important raw material for the chemical industry, light industry, and pharmaceutical sector. Yuncheng Salt Pond Coarse Salt has been granted the status of a Geographical Indication Protected Product. Yuncheng...
Yuncheng Salt Lake Black Mud. Located in Yuncheng Salt Lake, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, the area stretches from Dongguo Town in the east, along the northern slope of the Zhongtiao Mountain, westward through Xiyao Town and Dizhang Village in Xiezhou Town. It extends north from Anyi Town, along the southern part of the urban area, westward through the Nancheng Subdistrict, Xicheng Subdistrict, and the southern part of Longju Town, reaching Qiaojiazhuang in Chepan Town in the west, covering a total area of 154.6 squ…
A traditional local delicacy from Yuncheng, Shanxi. Millet (pronounced "fu" in the local dialect) Flour Oil Cake (also known locally as Millet Flour Oil Tea Cake, or "fu mian you ca gao" in the dialect) is made with high-quality millet flour, wrapped around jujubes, then deep-fried until golden, crispy, and fragrant. Topped with white sugar, it’s sweet, delicious...
Lamb paomo is one of the four most famous local snacks in Jiexiu. The lamb paomo in Jiexiu is made from premium ingredients, with a full range of seasonings, using a unique and meticulous cooking process. The broth is fresh, and the taste is delicious and satisfying, making it “pleasing to the eye and fragrant to the palate,” earning praise from visitors from all over. It is said that when Empress Dowager Cixi was traveling west to Xi'an, she heard that Jiexiu lamb paomo was very famous, so…
Changping Township: Lily…
Yanhu Crisp Pears…
The renowned local specialty "Sugar Bean Pods" from Hongzhiyi originated in the Qin Dynasty as a folk food item, with a history of nearly 2000 years. When people from Hedong visit relatives or friends, they often like to give "Sugar Bean Pods" from Hongzhiyi Town in Yanhu District — a historic delicacy — as a gift. This is not only because of its exquisite craftsmanship and sweet, crispy taste, but more importantly, its origin is tied to a…
Xiang Dates: Produced in Beixiang Town, Yuncheng, these dates are renowned for their deep color, sweet taste, thin skin, thick flesh, large size, and small pits. When eaten fresh, they are sweet, crisp, and refreshing. The "Book of Han" records that Emperor Wen of Han once said to his ministers, "The most delicious dates are none other than the imperial dates of Anyi," with Anyi referring to present-day Yuncheng. These dates have been famous in the capital for 2,000 years. …
Red Star Apples…
The Wangguo Crisp Pear is a specialty of Wangguo Village, Hongzhiyi Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. This pear variety is large in size, golden yellow in color, with thin skin, tender and snow-white flesh that is juicy, sweet, crisp, and refreshing—making it a top-quality pear. The Wangguo Crisp Pear is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product. It is produced in Wangguo Village, Yanhu District, Yuncheng. Originating from...
An Pears, Mountain Pears…
Shimen Walnuts: Also known as Lulong Luren Walnuts, they are primarily produced in Lulong, Changli, Funing, Qianxi, and Zunhua at the southern foot of the Yanshan Mountains, hence the name. Their characteristics include fine-textured shells, thin skins, sweet and fragrant taste, large size, and plump kernels. They have been widely cultivated since the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. Shimen Town: Shimen Walnuts. Yanghuangling Township: Shimen Walnuts.…
Changli Honey Pear: Named for its sweet, honey-like juice. As the best-quality pears are produced in the Lianshan area of the county, they are also known as Lianshan Honey Pears. They have a golden-yellow skin, white flesh, abundant juice, a fragrant taste, and are sweet, crisp, and refreshing. The cultivation of Changli Honey Pears has a long history, with an annual output of over 10 million jin. Lianshan Township, located at the eastern foot of the Jieshi Mountain, is the main production area. Chang...