Spiral Snails are made from semi-fermented dough stretched into thin strips, brushed with sesame paste and seasoned with Sichuan peppercorn salt, then coiled into a spiral shape and flattened. They are first pan-fried on a griddle and then baked in an oven. Once baked, they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Any unsold Spiral Snails from the day are baked once or twice more and called "Dry Poppers" — they crumble at a touch and offer a delightfully crisp, scorched texture when eaten.…
"Dachang Fatty Beef" was first created in 1992 and got its name from being initially developed in Dachang Hui Autonomous County, Hebei Province. Authentic "Dachang Fatty Beef" features bright, soft hues with a marbled appearance, and boasts a tender, juicy texture that melts in your mouth, leaving a lingering aftertaste. Dachang County has a long-established and widely renowned livestock industry. In 20…
In the dietary culture of the Hui people in Dachang, the “Muslim Eight Bowls” enjoy great renown, boasting a long history, widespread popularity, and enduring legacy. Historically, the reasons for its development, dissemination, and fame can be summarized in two main factors: First, the Hui community here practices Islam, which prohibits alcohol consumption. Without the need for alcoholic drinks, there was no requirement to prepare stir-fried dishes...
The finished products are made through multiple processes including design, shaping, mold casting, base metalwork, engraving, gilding, and aging. The base metalwork process involves hammering and welding copper, iron, tin, and other metal sheets into the base form of the item according to the mold’s shape. Engraving is the process of carving floral and pattern designs onto the base using metal tools, with techniques divided into raised engraving, flat engraving, or a combination of both, resulting in distinct three-dimensional effects. Gemstone setting involves inlaying precious stones such as red and green gems, chicken-heart stones, turquoise, and gold and silver filigree onto the item as per design requirements to highlight its luxury. Gilding entails dissolving gold in mercury, brushing it onto the surface of the item, baking it with charcoal fire, and polishing it with agate. Aging is a special technique used to make newly made items appear old, mimicking unearthed artifacts to achieve an antique artistic effect. The designs are rustic, elegant, bold, and generous. The decorative motifs are rich and varied.
Bred in Langfang, Hebei. It has a high meat yield, tender flesh, strong disease resistance, adaptability, and foraging ability, and can tolerate extensive management. The breeding method combines free-range in water and supplemental feeding in sheds. In summer and autumn, the ducks are allowed to forage freely in water or on grasslands; during the frozen seasons of winter and spring, they are supplemented with grains, bran, and feed containing protein and minerals. The eggs...
Origin: Langfang, Hebei Province, China. Varieties: Generally divided into two main types—hard core and soup core. Shengfang Songhua Eggs fall between the two, offering a unique style. Features: These eggs are large in size and visually appealing. The egg white is tea-colored or amber-toned, gelatinous, semi-transparent, and features patterns resembling pine branches. The yolk is dark green or multicolored, with appropriate viscosity…
Gu'an Mineral Water is a specialty of Gu'an County, Langfang City, Hebei Province. The county boasts abundant mineral water resources, with four successful mineral water wells drilled to date. Brands such as "Wanyue" and "Luyuanquan" are rich in minerals like metasilicic acid, strontium, and lithium, and are popular in Beijing, Tianjin, and surrounding areas. Gu'an is located on the...
Fried Pastry Fried Pastry In northern China, many flour-based foods are commonly referred to as "bobo" (饽饽). The methods of preparation include steaming, pan-frying, baking, and boiling. The Gu'an area has a long history of making various types of bobo. It is said that Emperors Kangxi, Qianlong, and later emperors would almost always eat bobo during their annual visits to the Mountain Resort. In recent years, convenience foods have become increasingly...
Huji Roast Chicken originated in the late Qing Dynasty and was first sold in Beijing. With over 100 years of history and now in its fourth generation of family inheritance, it is cooked using an exclusive traditional Chinese herbal recipe that ensures the meat becomes tender enough to separate from the bone without falling apart. The dish retains its distinctive flavors — fragrant, tender, fluffy, and delicate — making it a bestseller in Beijing, Langfang, and surrounding districts, cities, and counties. “Huji” Roast Chicken is a well-known time-honored brand in Yongqing…
Xingying stinky tofu is a specialty of Xianghe County in Langfang City, Hebei Province. Once made, Xianghe stinky tofu is of premium quality and quickly sold to places such as Beijing and Tianjin. It has been popular for over a hundred years and remains a bestseller to this day. It is said to have originated in the late Qing Dynasty. At that time, a man named Xing Yukun from Xingying Village went to the capital to learn a craft and eventually acquired the secret recipe for imperial-style (i.e., stinky...)
Lamb’s Eye Dumplings are a delicacy in Hui cuisine. Legend has it that Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty once disguised himself and visited the area outside Qianmen Gate to try the lamb dumplings at a Hui-owned bun shop. Upon entering the shop, the hospitable Hui shopkeeper brought out two covered teacups on a small tray. After greeting the emperor, he said with a smile, “...
The Accordion Xianghe Tianyue Musical Instruments Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of “Aidi” brand accordions. Established in 1975, the company currently employs 180 staff. About 80% of the accordions produced are exported. The company boasts strong technical capabilities and reliable product quality. It offers over 20 specifications ranging from 8 to 120 basses and more than 30 styles of…
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Chicory is an edible plant specialty of Langfang. A type of chrysanthemum, also known as bitter herb, it has antibacterial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and vision-improving properties. With a slightly bitter taste and vibrant green color, chicory can be stir-fried or served cold, making it a delicious dish for clearing heat and reducing internal fire. Its subtly sweet yet mildly bitter flavor, along with its cooling effects, have earned it widespread popularity...
As a long-established halal pastry brand in Langfang, Xiyizhai has remained the choice of many local residents. In supermarkets such as Mingzhu and Wuweizhai, although Xiyizhai mooncakes are still tucked away in a corner and the varieties are limited to traditional types like Zilaihong and Naipi, with fillings that are also the usual ones like date paste and red bean paste from previous years, they still attract quite a few buyers. Compared to many mooncake producers who are constantly chasing newness, newness, and more newness, Xiyizhai seems determined to stick to its traditional features. Of course, the low price of two or three yuan per piece may not be the top priority for consumers, but what Langfang residents value is Xiyizhai’s good quality at an affordable price. A middle-aged woman buying mooncakes summed it up well: “Eating mooncakes is all about trying something fresh.” This makes one feel that, once the extravagant packaging is stripped away, locally made bulk mooncakes may regain their former vitality.
Xianghe Meat Pie is a specialty of Xianghe County in Hebei Province. The first time I remember seeing it sold in Beijing was during the 1990 Asian Games at a shop called “The King of Meat Pies” on the Fourth Ring Road. Inside the shop, there was an inscription reportedly written by Hou Baolin. This pie is even larger than a large pizza—very thin, with several layers—and the filling is usually pork and green onions. It’s said that the dough and meat are used in a 1:1 ratio, and the fat to lean meat ratio is also 1:1...
The filigree jewelry produced by Huaxi County Filigree Factory is renowned in the international market as the "finest Eastern jewelry" for its exquisite craftsmanship, wide variety of designs, and reliable quality. Filigree, also known as stacked wire, refers to jewelry made from precious metals such as gold and silver. China has a long history of filigree craftsmanship, and Huaxi filigree jewelry represents the inheritance and development of this ancient art form. It is created by intricately twisting and layering extremely fine strands of gold or silver, then using techniques such as pinching, coiling, adhering, welding, inlaying, and setting, along with additional processes like gemstone embellishment, enamel work, kingfisher feather inlay, and gold plating. The result is a diverse range of finely crafted pieces featuring various shapes and decorative patterns, characterized by vibrant colors, delicate detail, innovative designs, and elegant charm. Huaxi filigree jewelry draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—from flowers and birds to insects, animals, and aquatic life. Product categories include hair accessories, earrings, hand jewelry, belt ornaments, and wearable ornaments, with over 1,200 styles and designs available. These products are exported to Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, North America, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, and other regions.
Yan Chao Ming Liquor has a long and storied history of development. According to the *Sanhe County Annals*, during the Qing Dynasty, the liquor industry in Sanhe County was highly developed. Peng Bangding’s *Moments from Afar* records: “There were twelve distilleries within the jurisdiction… not counting the koji, over 144 dan (a traditional unit) of Sichuan sorghum were needed daily, and the produced liquor was called ‘Eastern Route Liquor’.” In the 14th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1888), the “…” was established in Yanjiao.
Fushan Big Peaches are produced in the current administrative area of Duanjialing Town, Sanhe City, Hebei Province. “Letter from the People’s Government of Sanhe City Regarding the Delimitation of the Origin Protection Area for the Geographical Indication Product ‘Fushan Big Peaches’” [2017] No. 34. Hebei Provincial Local Standard: “Geographical Indication Product – Fushan Big Peaches” (Draft)...
Jiangfushan honey peaches are a specialty of Duanjialing Town, Sanhe City, Langfang, Hebei Province. The peaches have very thin skins, abundant flesh, and are perfect for eating fresh. They are smooth on the palate, leaving no pits or residue. The Jiangfushan area lies along the extension of the Yanshan Mountains, surrounded by hills, bordered by the Longmen Mountain and Qinglong Mountain with elevations between 335.2–458.5 meters, and encircled by...