Luanping corn is a specialty of Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province. Luanping County enjoys a mild climate with distinct seasons and significant day-night temperature differences. With an annual average temperature of 7.6°C, it is a major production area for crops such as corn, rice, soybeans, sorghum, and millet. The region is well known for producing high-quality corn and is one of the county-level bases for corn exports. …
Glutinous bean buns from Gangukou are a specialty of Weichang County in Chengde City, Hebei Province. Among the various glutinous bean buns produced in Weichang, those from “Gangukou” are the most famous. The Gangukou-branded glutinous bean bun processing plant has applied for product patents and was successfully selected in the “Top Ten Favorite Tourist Foods in Chengde” project, publicly voted on by the Chengde Tourism Advisory Network. Mulan Weichang…
Edible Benefits: Bighead carp is a high-protein, low-fat, and low-cholesterol fish that helps protect the cardiovascular system. It is rich in phospholipids and posterior pituitary hormones that enhance memory, especially with a high content of brain marrow. Regular consumption can warm the stomach, relieve dizziness, boost intelligence, aid memory, delay aging, and nourish the skin. Nutritional content…
This dish is said to be one of the signature dishes favored by Emperor Qianlong. With a golden surface, it boasts a crispy aroma, tender texture, and soft smoothness. While beloved by most, many are puzzled by the mystery of how its exterior turns golden brown yet the inside remains as silky as egg custard. (Preparation: Heat a pressure cooker to 80°C, add 80 grams of cool oil, …)
Xingtang has been designated as a national-level high-quality flue-cured tobacco production base county. The tobacco leaves produced here are known for their bright color, pure aroma, moderate nicotine content, and uniform oil distribution. The trial cultivation of Oriental aromatic tobacco introduced in 1996 was particularly successful, drawing widespread attention from experts both domestically and internationally. Leadership visits and guidance (Shijiazhuang)…
The flesh is delicate, crisp, sweet, and delicious, rich in nutrition. In 1997, it was awarded the title of Famous Brand at the Third China Agricultural Fair and the title of Renowned Quality Product at the First Hebei Provincial Agricultural Fair (Shijiazhuang)…
Is the flagship product of Shijiazhuang Shuangge Food Factory and a nationally patented product. With its high nutritional value and large chunks of meat, along with advantages such as a six-month shelf life for high-temperature products and room-temperature storage, it demonstrates strong market competitiveness in wholesale and retail markets across the country. It is highly favored by consumers and has a solid market base in the three northeastern provinces…
The traditional and specialty product of Gaocheng — the duck pear, also known as elegant pear, was historically referred to as the Imperial Pear of Zhending. As it was once traded by companies at the Tianjin port, it is also called Tianjin Duck Pear, making it one of the oldest and finest fruit varieties in the land of Yan and Zhao. The cultivation of Gaocheng duck pears has a long history. According to the "Book of Zhou · Qin IV," around the 13th century BC, on the riverbanks of the Hutuo River...
“Stepping upon this blessed land, I feast in delight; With valiant men by my side, our Han cause takes flight. This fine wine fuels my quest, my vows fulfilled at last; May Heaven above bear witness to what will forever last.” These were the words of praise left by Emperor Guangwu of Han (Liu Xiu) in the second year of the Gengshi era (24 AD) after conquering Wang Mang’s forces and passing through Gaocheng, where he savored the local famed liquor “Nongxiang Li.” Later, when Liu Xiu ascended the throne...
Gaocheng Palace Lanterns originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and flourished during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Legend has it that when Emperor Guangwu of Han, Liu Xiu, established his capital in the Eastern Han Dynasty, he held grand banquets adorned with festive lanterns to celebrate the unification of the empire. Each lantern was exquisitely crafted, giving rise to the name "palace lantern." Later, the craftsmanship spread to the public. In Gaocheng, Hebei Province, during every Lantern Festival, every household would hang precious lanterns…
Yuan County Dahongpao Persimmons are a specialty of Yuan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The Yuan County Dahongpao honey persimmon is famous for its thin skin and sweet taste. The fruit is flat-round in shape, large in size, with an orange-red rind. Near the stem, there is occasionally a slight constriction. The flesh is fine-grained, sweet, seedless, and easy to debitter. It contains nutrients such as sugar, protein, and fat, making it ideal for fresh consumption. Yuan County Dahong...
Bred in Jingxing, Hebei. This breed is sturdy, with strong limbs, agile and flexible movement, and excellent jumping ability. It is tolerant of coarse feed and has high feed efficiency, generally requiring no concentrated feed except during the breeding period for males or pregnancy and lactation for females. These rabbits are highly prolific, with good maternal instincts, strong protective behavior toward their young, and high milk production. Issues such as failure to pull fur before giving birth, poor nesting, lack of lactation, or cannibalism are rare, resulting in a high survival rate for the kits. Does come into heat year-round, while bucks can be bred throughout the year, with spring and autumn being peak seasons for reproduction. They produce 15–20 litters per year, with 7–9 kits per litter. The meat quality is outstanding, being high in protein and low in fat. The rabbit fur is relatively thick and durable, with dense, clean, neat, and attractive-colored hair. Dyeing is not required during processing.
Longhua beef cattle. The Longhua County Special Agricultural Products Development Association. Longhua County has a long-standing tradition of cattle farming and boasts unique natural resource advantages for developing the industry. As early as 1978, it was designated as a national commodity cattle production base county. Between 1998 and 2012, it was listed three times as a national straw-fed cattle demonstration county, successfully ranking among the top cattle-producing counties in China. In 2012, it was recognized by the provincial Department of Agriculture as a standardized beef cattle production demonstration area.
1 kilogram of millet for 40 yuan ($5.6)! At the first annual Chunwan (Chinese New Year goods) fair in Chengde, recently hosted by the Chengde Municipal Bureau of Commerce, the boxed eco-friendly millet "Ridge Family" produced by Chengde Aigerui Food Co., Ltd. stood out as soon as it made its appearance. Meanwhile, at a large supermarket adjacent to the fair venue, ordinary millet was selling for just 13 yuan per kilogram.
Chengde’s Qinjiagou Village is located 27 kilometers from downtown Chengde, reachable by heading west along the Shangbancheng Town road. A few years ago, in this small mountain village of just over 800 residents, young people went out to work, while the older generation tended to their modest plots of land, working from sunrise to sunset, living simple and quiet lives. But all of that changed...
1. Nutritional Value: Lamb is rich in protein and fat, as well as vitamins B1, B2 and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and iodine, making it a highly comprehensive and nutritious food. 2. This dish is primarily grilled, using a 4–5 jin (approx. 2–2.5 kg) mountain goat leg as the main ingredient. It has a crispy exterior and tender interior, and is an authentic local specialty of the Manchu flavor in Kuancheng...
Chestnut mushrooms are a treasure trove of nutrition, often hailed as the “King of Fungi” and the “Ginseng of North China.” They are rich in iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), and various trace elements, which can help prevent multiple nutritional deficiencies. The content of vitamin B1 and vitamin E is 10–20 times higher than that of other mushroom varieties. These two nutrients promote human growth, stimulate appetite, and…
1. Nutritional Value: Each 100 grams of meat contains 17.1 grams of protein, 2.7 grams of fat, 3.8 grams of carbohydrates, 17 micrograms of vitamin A, 0.05 milligrams of thiamine, 2.5 milligrams of niacin, 0.68 milligrams of vitamin E, 79 milligrams of calcium, 193 milligrams of phosphorus, 290 milligrams of potassium, 41.2 milligrams of sodium, 41…
Nandayue Town: Shajing Dates, long renowned, were once tribute offerings.…
Houyu Town: Horse Flower Fireworks.…