Fantan strawberries are a specialty of Liulinzhuang Township, Luancheng District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The FanTai strawberries in Luancheng come in over ten high-quality varieties, including Hongyan, Rose Fragrance, and Da Sai. With advanced cultivation techniques, rich nutritional value, and a delightful sweet-and-sour flavor, they are not only visually appealing but also deliciously satisfying, leaving a lasting impression. The FanTai Strawberry Picking Garden in Liulinzhuang Township, Luancheng County, is located...
Flavor Mansion Aged Liquor is a specialty of Luancheng County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The liquor follows the traditional characteristics of the historic Sufu Old Liquor — “pure in flavor, smooth on the palate, not harsh or intoxicating, sweet and mellow with a lingering aftertaste.” Hebei Flavor Mansion Liquor Industry Co., Ltd. has inherited the ancient cellar-aging techniques and upheld the winemaking philosophy of the Su family...
Gaocheng Crisp Pear is a specialty of Gaocheng City, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. Known as "Gong Pear" in the past, it is a traditional and famous local product of Gaocheng, also called Elegant Pear, and historically referred to as the Imperial Pear of Zhending. Because it was once handled by Tianjin port companies, it is also known as Tianjin Crisp Pear, making it one of the oldest and finest fruit varieties on the land of Yan and Zhao. The cultivation history of Gaocheng Crisp Pear dates back many centuries. According to the "Book of Zhou · Qin IV"...
Gaoyang Winter Jujube is a specialty of Gaoyang City, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. With its shiny, crimson-red skin, thin rind, crisp flesh, juicy texture, sweet aroma, and exceptionally rich nutrients — its vitamin content is 70 times that of apples and 100 times that of pears — it is hailed as the “living vitamin pill.” It has earned titles such as the “king of all fruits” and the “miracle fruit of the world.”…
Hebei Meat Cake is a specialty snack from Hebei Province. It features a bright red color, a rich yet not greasy taste, and is suitable for all ages. Locals can eat their fill without any additional condiments, making it an indispensable local delicacy for hosting guests. Hebei Meat Cake originated in Xihé Village, Shenzé County, Hebei, founded by Li Luoti from Xihé Village during the late Qing Dynasty,...
Xinle peanuts are a specialty of Xinle City, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. Peanuts are an important oil and grain crop in Xinle, with a perennial planting area of 150,000 mu. Xinle peanuts are widely cultivated, high-yielding, good in quality, and have a high commercialization rate. Xinle City is known as the “Peanut Capital of Hebei.” The Xinle Peanut Market was established in 1982 and is one of the...
In 2013, Yuanjing fruit products were recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture as a “National Famous, Special and High-quality New Agricultural Product”; in 2014, a nearly one-million-yuan investment led to the operation of a 1,000-cubic-meter cold storage facility; in October 2014, Yuanjing fruit products won the title of “Fruit King” at the 18th China Langfang Agricultural Products Fair. The main products of Yuanjing include red...
Zhengding was historically known as Changle and is a nationally recognized historical and cultural city. Its long and rich history has given rise to a wide variety of traditional delicacies, and Changle Commandery Steamed Meat Rolls are one of them. Unlike the conventional concept of meatballs, which are spherical, these are cylindrical in shape—about 5 cm in diameter and roughly 20 cm in length—wrapped in a layer of lotus leaf...
Kiln-fired sesame flatbread is one of the famous snacks in Hebei. According to research, it has a history of over a thousand years and can be regarded as a unique masterpiece among northern Chinese flour-based foods. This dish is made by using a large clay jar as an oven, attaching raw dough pieces to the inner wall of the jar to bake them—hence the name. The finished product features a light yellow color, a crispy crust, clearly layered interior, and a chewy yet tender texture. There is a saying about kiln-fired flatbread that goes: “A thousand-layered square with thoughtful sesame seeds. Though roasted in an eight-trigram furnace, it becomes even more fragrant when it reaches your lips.”
Smoked Pork Production Process: ①Trim the pork ribs into a rectangle measuring 18 cm in length, 14 cm in width, and 2.5 cm in thickness. Wash it, then rub salt and Sichuan peppercorns evenly over the meat and let it marinate (about 2 hours in summer, about 4 hours in winter). After marinating, wash it again, pat dry with a clean cloth, then skewer it flat with an iron skewer, …
The famous local dish of Zhengding Ancient City—Crispy Liver—has been renowned since the Tang Dynasty, boasting a history of over a thousand years. In history, Zhengding Ancient City was known as one of the “Three Northern Strongholds” along with Baoding and Beijing, and was often the site of battles, allegedly linked to the Tang Dynasty general Guo Ziyi. Legend has it that after Guo Ziyi won a battle in Zhengding and returned to camp, his soldiers cooked burnt ox liver...
Hao Family Ribs were created by Hao Shiwei, a fourth-rank imperial chef from the royal court. From the palace to the people, from the Qing Dynasty to the modern era, through a century of change, later generations have continued the family’s secret rib recipe, focusing on the research and development of rib dishes and the promotion of traditional Chinese cooking techniques. Using fresh ribs and a variety of natural Chinese herbs along with special cooking methods...
Wuji buckwheat noodles (Hele) are a specialty of Wuji County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. In Wuji, buckwheat hele is a highly distinctive snack. It is pressed out using a hele press into long, round, thin strands—aromatic, steaming hot, and very much to people’s taste. Legend has it that the people of Wuji have had the habit of eating buckwheat hele for a very long time. According to folklore...
Xingtang jujube wine is a specialty of Xingtang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The county has launched three new varieties of high-quality, low-alcohol jujube wine—“Song Ci,” “Tang Yun,” and “—”—that align with modern pursuits of fashion, green living, health, nutrition, and wellness. It has become the only approved jujube-aroma baijiu in China, contributing to the enhancement and promotion of the county’s distinctive brand.
Wuyuezhai Taihang Longjing is a specialty of Lingshou County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The tea grows in the high-latitude, high-altitude Taihang Mountain region, where the climate features long periods of low temperatures, weak and prolonged sunlight, and high air humidity—conditions that nurture the superior quality of “Taihang Longjing.” Tea cultivation in Nanying Township began in 1998, …
Pingshan Jujube Juice is a specialty of Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The local beverage specialty — Maifan Stone Jujube Juice — has gained popularity among consumers for its unique taste and rich nutrition. The “Baipoling” brand jujube juice has not only built a strong reputation locally but has also been recognized in the markets of Beijing and Langfang. Pingshan County has…
Zanhuang Yellow Cattle is a specialty of Zanhuang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. Zanhuang County is a national base for yellow cattle improvement and a national demonstration county for straw-fed cattle breeding. Improved yellow cattle are sold to provinces and regions such as Henan and Shanxi, with some fattened cattle directly exported to Hong Kong. The livestock farm in Nanxingguo Township, Zanhuang County, raises breeds including Small-tailed Han Sheep, Boer Goats, Simmental…
Zanhuang walnuts are a specialty of Zanhuang County in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The Zanhuang thin-shelled walnut variety series is an outstanding cultivar among China’s current walnut varieties, introduced and cultivated in Zanhuang by national walnut experts Mr. Xi Rongting and Mr. Liu Wansheng. Zanhuang County is located in the deep mountainous region of the Taihang Mountains, boasting abundant hillside and sloping land resources. Local farmers have a long-standing tradition of growing walnuts...
Zanhuang bee products are a specialty of Zanhuang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. Located in the Taihang Mountain area, Zanhuang enjoys a beautiful environment, free from pollution, and boasts abundant nectar sources. Ruiyuan Bee Industry operates over 20,000 beehives, producing more than 700 tons of honey, 10 tons of royal jelly, 30 tons of pollen annually, as well as propolis, comb honey, beeswax, and more…
Zanhuang Free-Range Chicken is a specialty of Zanhuang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. The Zanhuang Free-Range Chicken is small in size, hardy, highly resistant to environmental stress, and adaptable—qualities that have earned it recognition as a nationally protected livestock breed. In recent years, Zanhuang County has adopted a “Two Dragons and One Phoenix” development strategy focusing on jujube, walnuts, and free-range chickens. The county’s total stock of free-range chickens has reached 4 million...