Produced in Weichang, Hebei. The fruit ripens in early to mid-July. After harvesting, the flesh is removed, the hard shell is peeled off, and the apricot kernel is extracted. Following drying and sorting, it becomes the finished product. It has a heart-like shape, being flat and thin. The kernel is covered with a light yellowish-brown skin that has deep grooves. It has a crisp texture, sweet taste, and emits a fragrant aroma when chewed. It is intended solely for consumption, not for...
Large Flat Almonds are a variety of almond named for their unique cultivar—plump, large, and flat in shape. Chengde Large Flat Almonds are highly nutritious, containing abundant protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and various vitamins, making them more nutritious than regular almonds. They are often served as dried fruit or cold dishes at banquets to accompany drinks. …
Also known as Bashang Fine-Wool Sheep. Bred in Fengning, Hebei. The head is of moderate size, with a raised nasal bridge. Rams have spiral-shaped horns; ewes may be hornless or have horn stubs. The neck is thick and short. Rams have around two complete or incomplete transverse skin folds. The chest is deep and wide, with sturdy and strong limbs, a flat back and loin, making them suitable for grazing. The entire body is covered in white wool. Fully closed fleece type…
Produced in Chengde, Hebei. The fruits are harvested when ripe in summer, the flesh and shells are removed, and the seeds are extracted and dried. Store in a cool, dry place. The dried seeds are heart-shaped, slightly flattened, tapering to a point at the top and rounded at the base, and are asymmetrical left to right. The seed coat is reddish-brown or dark brown, with fine vertical wrinkles on the surface, and tastes bitter. Preferred qualities are those with uniform particle size, full and plump shape, bitter taste...
Originating from Kuancheng, Hebei, these goats are large and robust, with broad and flat foreheads proportionate to their body size. Their ears are slightly forward and upward, and they have long beards under the jaw. Their backs are straight, and their bodies are deep and wide, showing a distinct meat-type conformation. Their limbs are strong, and their hooves are solid. The coat is predominantly black, followed by white, with a small number being black-and-white mixed. The wool is long and thick, providing good cold resistance. The ewes...
This wine was developed by Mr. Wang Yu, a renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and director of the Longze Institute of Bioengineering Technology, based on a court medicinal secret recipe from the Mountain Resort. The wine primarily features fresh pilose antler, combined with 36 types of fresh animal and plant-based Chinese medicinal ingredients such as live earthworms, goji berries, lotus seeds, and safflower. It is the world's first medicinal wine produced using live bioengineering technology, and has won the Provincial Invention Gold Award,...
Lulu is an ethnic beverage made from almonds, which are abundantly produced in Chengde. It is rich in nutrients and known for its health benefits, including longevity and beauty enhancement. “Refreshing when served cold in summer, warm in winter, it has a sweet taste, pleasant flavor, and fragrant aroma. For many consecutive years, it has been rated as a high-quality product at the provincial, ministerial, and national levels, and Lulu’s trademark has been recognized as a ‘China Famous Trademark’ nationwide.”
It is a series of fruit juice milk beverages grandly launched by the Lulu Group as part of its premium brand strategy. These fruit-flavored milk drinks are made from high-quality milk blended with pure fruit juice, natural honey, first-grade white sugar, and purified deep well water. They are rich in easily absorbable calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins, and abundant protein…
Chengde is rich in hawthorn production. Hawthorn, white sugar, and clean water are boiled together, then filtered to produce this juice. This drink is sweet and tangy, with the benefits of cooling the body in summer, stimulating appetite, promoting saliva production, softening blood vessels, and lowering blood pressure. (Chengde)…
Kuancheng Manchu Autonomous County has long been known as the “Gold Capital Beyond the Great Wall.” For 18 consecutive years, it has been among China’s top counties producing over 10,000 taels of gold and is one of the country’s key gold production regions. The area is also rich in silver resources, which occur alongside gold. Approved and registered by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Daxin Jewelry & Silverware Shop leverages these resource advantages. Building on the continued exploration of traditional Manchu craftsmanship...
With the booming development of tourism and the increasing number of domestic and international visitors, the Chengde Silk Factory has successively launched high-end silk handicrafts such as the "Summer Resort Tapestry" and the "Eight Outer Temples Tapestry Series." These tapestries adopt the traditional "central hall painting" format, featuring elegant and fresh colors, with grand and magnificent compositions on pale yellow or light gray...
Silver thread mixed noodles are a type of noodle made from a blend of various bean flours. They are a traditional folk food from Chengde with a history of over 300 years. Chengde is a region known for producing coarse grains. In ancient times, wheat was mostly imported from inland areas at high prices, yet the people of Chengde had a strong preference for noodle-based dishes. As a result, locals began grinding locally grown beans into flour to make mixed noodles...
Chengde's mountainous areas are abundant in almond production, ranking first in the nation. Chengde almonds are plump with thick, delicate kernels, and come in both sweet and bitter varieties. Sweet almonds can be used as ingredients in high-end pastries and candies, while bitter almonds are used in traditional medicine. Processed almonds can be made into almond milk, almond powder, almond tofu, pickles, canned goods, and more; almond tea is also...
Steamed Eight Delicacies in a Clay Pot: The main ingredients include roe deer meat, wild pheasant, wild rabbit, lamb ribs, Sha Feng chicken, gourd strips, boletus mushrooms, and tender chili peppers. These ingredients are steamed in a special clay pot. The unique feature of this pot is that steam circulates from top to bottom without escaping, preserving the original flavors. When served, an enticing aroma wafts out—pale in color, with clear broth, tender meat, crispy bones,...
Hand-grabbed Lamb: A signature dish of the Bashang region. It can be prepared traditionally (simmered until just cooked, without seasoning, and served with a dipping sauce) or in a modern style. The bone-in lamb is cut into chunks about 5 cm in size, washed, and then boiled in a pot of clear water. The scum is skimmed off, and ginger, scallion segments, Sichuan peppercorns, and refined salt are added. A sprinkle of cilantro can be added when serving.…
Roast Lamb Leg: Select a lamb under one year old, remove the leg, and make diagonal slashes on both sides. Place it on a charcoal grill, turning it over to roast evenly while brushing on seasonings. Roast over low heat—avoid high flames or direct fire. When the leg turns deep brown and starts oozing oil, it's ready to eat. (Tip: When choosing to barbecue lamb...)
1. Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms: The Bashang region produces a variety of mushrooms. Premium varieties include porcini, hazel mushrooms, beefsteak mushrooms, straw mushrooms, shiitake, pine mushrooms, and button mushrooms. Rich in nutrients, these mushrooms contain high levels of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and coarse fiber that aids digestion. They are suitable for high-end banquets as well as traditional home-cooked dishes…
In the "Hometown of Chinese Specialties" selection event organized by the China Association of Agricultural Products Development, Pingquan County was awarded the title of "Hometown of Chinese Edible Fungi." The county's edible fungi production covers all twenty of its townships, involving nearly 35,000 farming households, with an annual production volume reaching over 30 million trays (bags). Pingquan specialty edible fungi: North China…
The main medicinal specialties of this county include Huangqin, Bupleurum, Chuanshanlong, and Polygala, among which Huangqin is renowned both at home and abroad…
The hornless goat is the representative livestock breed of this county...