Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, General Qi Jiguang led his “Qi Family Army,” mainly composed of soldiers from Zhejiang, to guard Shanhaiguan. With more coarse grains available in the north, life for frontier soldiers was harsh. To improve their diet, some used the tender gourd leaves along the Great Wall in May every year to make Gourd Leaf Cakes—refined coarse-grain food. It’s said this dish has even made its way to Japan. The finished product features…
The sesame paste sesame cake is one of the premium offerings at Qinhuangdao's 0th Restaurant. It has a slightly yellow hue, distinct flaky layers, an authentic rich sesame aroma, and a soft, pleasant texture. It pairs especially well with hot pot or when eaten with sheep soup. How to make 0th Restaurant’s sesame paste sesame cake: 1. Dissolve the yeast in water, then add it to the flour and knead into a relatively soft dough. 2. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 20 minutes…
Monk Meng's Sausage Shop was first established in Beijing in 1886 and was relocated to our city in 1938 by Meng Zhaoyi. Since Monk Meng was a vegetarian, he was known as "Monk Meng." The sausage is made from carefully selected ingredients, features a unique recipe, is finely processed, and has an authentic taste, making it highly popular among customers in our city, Tianjin, Beijing, and the northeastern regions. Manufacturer: Yiji Monk Meng’s Ready-to-Eat Food Store in Shanhaiguan...
The founder of Yang Changzhi Sausages, Yang Tingzhen, learned the art of making sausages while working for a German boss named Masuzatsu in Jinan, Shandong. In 1932, Yang Tingzhen co-founded the Victory Sausage Shop in Tianjin. In 1941, the Victory Sausage Shop moved to the Beidaihe seaside. Since then, "Yang Changzhi" (literally “Yang the Elder”) has become widely known as Yang Tingzhen’s professional name. …
Beidaihe is located on the coast of the Bohai Bay, and its specialties are mainly seafood, with squid being one of them. Shops and street stalls roasting squid can be seen everywhere in Beidaihe, which has become somewhat of a local hallmark—some serve it freshly grilled to eat on the spot, while others offer it pre-packaged. Squid, also known as "arrow squid," can be eaten fresh or dried. The nutritional value of squid...
Beidaihe is located on the coast of the Bohai Bay, and its local specialties are mainly seafood. Seaweed is one of them. Most people prefer to eat it roasted. This gives it a crispy and tender texture that melts in your mouth, especially when it's seasoned with added fats, salt, and other spices, transforming it into the particularly delicious "flavored seaweed." …
Beidaihe borders the Bohai Bay, and its local specialties are mainly seafood products, among which grilled fish slices are one. They make for a great snack to enjoy on the go. What sets the grilled fish slices here apart from those sold in supermarkets is that they are made by grilling whole fish—not by compressing fish fragments—and they contain no flour. Most are grilled fresh and sold on the spot,…
Crabs : are a major seafood product of the seaside. There are many varieties, among which the swimming crab is considered the best. It is characterized by its relatively large size, flat and elongated body, and light bluish color. Locals also call it the "large sea crab." In spring, female crabs are especially plump; in autumn, particularly late autumn, sea crabs grow large with rich meat, weighing up to about one jin (500 grams) at most. Sea crabs have a high protein content,…
Bamboo garlic is a precious medicinal fungus known for its benefits in strengthening the spleen and stomach, boosting qi, relieving pain, aiding weight loss, fighting cancer, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol. The taste of bamboo garlic goose is tender, refreshing, delicious, richly aromatic, full-bodied yet not greasy, and light yet not bland — a flavor that has become hugely popular across the nation. …
When visiting Qinhuangdao, you simply must indulge in seafood. Locals love steamed seafood—whether it’s crabs, shrimp, or clams—just add water, steam them, and dip them in a ginger-vinegar sauce when eating. That freshness is unbeatable. There are seasonal times for eating seafood; crabs have two seasons a year, and you can start eating mantis shrimp at the end of April. Of course, you can also eat farmed seafood regardless of the season, but in the eyes of the locals, that doesn’t really count as real seafood. In recent years, grilled seafood has become popular. There’s a small type of fish called qingpizi, which is slender with a slightly green back. It can’t be stir-fried, only grilled—it’s flavorful and super cheap. When in season, you can get two or even two and a half pounds for just 5 yuan. –
It was founded by Mr. Lu Tongli and named after his family surname. The Lu family are descendants of Yu the Great, originally surnamed "Si." During the turbulent times in the Chu Kingdom, they changed the female radical “女” in “Si” to the human radical “人,” turning it into “吕,” hence the surname Lu (pronounced si). “Where friends gather around the fire, all flavors melt in the small pot.” Si Tong Live Fish Hotpot selects a variety of freshwater fish as the main ingredient, paired with…
Lulong in Hebei Province is China’s renowned hometown of sweet potatoes, boasting a long history of cultivation. This high-quality sweet potato starch is processed from fresh sweet potatoes using underground purified water. It is pollution-free, made from natural green food ingredients, and offers excellent quality and taste. …
Lulong Vermicelli is a specialty of Lulong County in Hebei Province and a national geographical indication product (geographical indication product) of China. Its traditional production techniques have been included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Hebei Province. Lulong Vermicelli features a white color with a slight pale yellow tint, is transparent, free of impurities, uniformly thick, and has a smooth, tender, and chewy texture. It does not cloud broth, remains firm without becoming mushy…
Changli is the birthplace of China's dry red wine and the cradle of its winemaking industry. Known as the "hometown of flowers and fruits," Changli abounds in grapes. The region boasts a unique environment, situated near the 40°N golden latitude belt—shared with Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world—for optimal grape growth. With abundant sunshine, large diurnal temperature variations, and no...
Belonging to the echinoderm family, there are many varieties. The sea cucumbers in Weihai are of the prickly type. There are over 20 edible species in China, with the prickly sea cucumber being the finest, and those from Beidaihe are especially prized for their taste. The sea cucumber is roughly cylindrical in shape, with blunt, rounded ends, a flat ventral side covered with dense tube feet, and a spiny back that is typically gray-black or yellowish-brown. Mature sea cucumbers grow to a length of 20–…
Crabs are a major seafood product of the coastal area. There are many varieties, among which the swimming crab is considered the best. It is characterized by its relatively large size, flat and elongated body, and light bluish color. Locally, it is also referred to as the "sea crab." In spring, female crabs tend to be fatter; in autumn, especially late autumn, sea crabs are large and meaty, with the heaviest weighing up to about one jin (approximately 500 grams). Sea crabs are high in protein and...
"Dried scallops": Made from wild clams sourced from deep-sea areas, they are shelled raw, boiled in saltwater, then air-dried in the shade before being placed in a sealed container to shrink and set into shape. They are ready to eat only after six months. Dried scallops are easy to store and make an excellent gift for family and friends. …
Since Qinhuangdao is a coastal city, seafood feasts are a must. With an abundance of seafood available here, we can create a special mixed dish that brings together all the delicious flavors in one — truly a masterpiece. This Crab Feast is famous for just that. The crabs here...
Qinglong Chestnuts Qinglong County has 3.283 million mu of forested land, with 2.12 million mu currently under forest cover. There are over 22 million fruit trees producing both dried and fresh fruits, yielding approximately 120,000 tons of fruit annually. The main varieties include apples, pears, and chestnuts. Due to the favorable climate, long growing season, and excellent sunlight conditions, the fruits of Qinglong are rich in sugar content, sweet and tangy in taste...
Pan's Air-Dried Sausage is a family heirloom specialty of the Pan clan in Panguanying Village, Funing County. Within the Pan family, the processing and preservation methods of this cured meat have been passed down through twenty generations. This craft was learned during the Ming Dynasty’s Wanli era when the founding ancestor of the Pan family, serving as a cook for the Great Wall garrison troops, acquired the technique from the families of Yiwu soldiers in Qi Jiguang’s army...