Produced in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province. Made from first and second-grade fragrant cow or pig leather, the boot collars and uppers are crafted from durable donkey hide, and the soles feature a lining of no less than three layers of fabric. The boots are made through processes such as sole layering, upper crafting, stitching, boot assembly, and shaping. Key areas are hand-sewn with hidden stitches, making them sturdy, wear-resistant, resistant to thread breakage, tearing, or…
Mashikou One-Strand Flatbread is a specialty snack from Mashikou Village, Dukoubao Township, Huai’an County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. The “One-Strand” flatbread is exquisitely made with meticulous craftsmanship. Fresh out of the pan, the flatbread is glistening with oil and golden yellow in color, excelling in appearance, aroma, and taste, and is deliciously fragrant to eat. It is one of the “Three Treasures of Huai’an” and originated in Dukoubao Township…
Huai'an pole beans are a specialty of Huai'an County in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. Shuangqing pole beans are the county’s main off-season vegetable, renowned for their high yield, excellent quality, and strong disease resistance. They have been cultivated in Huai'an for over 10 years. The Huai'an County Party Committee and County Government, taking into account the region’s cool climate, significant day-night temperature variation, and low incidence of pests and diseases in vegetable farming...
Huai'an sunflower seeds are a specialty of Huai'an County in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. These seeds are large, plump, and visually appealing, with high nutritional value — suitable for all ages and perfect for snacking. They can also help prevent heart disease. The "Three Eyebrow" sunflower is a local variety from Huai'an County, known for its large, full seeds, attractive color, high nutrition, suitability for all ages, and being great for snacking. It...
Huai'an potatoes are a specialty of Huai'an County in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. With yellow flesh, shallow eyes, high starch content, and excellent taste, they are highly favored by consumers and enjoy a strong reputation in the Zhangjiakou area. Potatoes are the second most important crop in Huai'an County, covering an average of about 120,000 mu annually, mainly distributed in five towns with relatively cool climates in Qianchuan—...
Large Almond Flats are known for their high yield, stable production, thin fruit flesh, large kernels, free-stone pits, golden-yellow and brightly colored seed coats, and rich fiber content. They are highly nutritious, containing abundant unsaturated fatty acids and trace elements essential to the human body. They offer medicinal benefits such as nourishing the brain and strengthening the kidneys, clearing heat and improving digestion. Additionally, they help relieve coughs, moisten the lungs, beautify the skin, promote saliva production, aid development, and combat aging. Recognized as a much-desired "functional food," they are widely favored in both international and domestic markets and highly popular among consumers.
Smoked meat is a specialty of Chai Gou Bao Town, Huai’an County, an ancient town beyond the Great Wall. It has a history of over 200 years. Legend has it that during the Boxer Rebellion (Gengzi Year), when Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu fled westward, they stopped in Chai Gou Bao, tasted the smoked meat, and praised it as an exquisite delicacy. There are many varieties of Chai Gou Bao smoked meat, and currently those on the market include smoked pork (pork belly, pig head, …
Tofu skin is a traditional specialty of Huai'an County. The tofu skin from Huai'an County is as thin as paper, as tough as leather strips, colorful, delicious, and fragrant, yet affordable and high in quality. Various cold, hot, meat, and vegetarian dishes made with tofu skin are truly as flavorful as their reputation suggests. Historical records indicate that the people of Huai'an County once used tofu skin to treat Li Zicheng’s rebel army, and Li Zicheng...
A long time ago, people didn’t know how to process sheepskin, let alone sew fur coats. They simply wrapped whole animal hides around their waists to block the wind and preserve modesty. But because the hides were stiff and tough, they couldn’t be tailored — wearing them around the waist was neither attractive nor comfortable. In the Goddess Temple of Shuimu Palace, northwest of Zhangjiakou, lived two brothers who made a living by begging. One day, the two returned with a jar…
Yams In ancient times, when the world was at peace and all nations were unified, neighboring countries would offer treasures to our country. One northern nation, unwilling to be outdone, sought to play a trick on the Chinese by presenting five carts of yam tubers. When the imperial court boiled and tasted them, they found the flavor quite pleasant, but eating them caused stomach discomfort. The king then issued an edict to distribute these yams beyond the frontier to provide relief...
The fertile humus-rich soil in the four Bashang counties of Zhangjiakou City (Kangbao, Guyuan, Shangyi, and Zhangbei) and the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia produces abundant wild mushrooms. These are harvested, processed, sorted, and distributed from Zhangjiakou, hence the name "Koumo" (literally “Mouth Mushroom”). The processing tradition dates back over 300 years. …
Produced in Xingtang, Hebei. Depending on the scion used, they can be categorized into: Milk Black Dates, Big Goat Milk Black Dates, Crow’s Beak, and Honey Black Dates. Milk Black Dates, also known as Seedless Black Dates or Grafted Dates, are oblong in shape, medium in size, with thick, sweet flesh and very few seeds. When ripe, they turn from yellow to blue-black with a white powdery coating on the outside, and are considered top-quality. They have little juice and are suitable for eating fresh…
Chai (free-range) chicken eggs from Chongli are a specialty of Chongli County in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. The eggs produced in Chongli feature a golden-yellow color, a natural flavor, a rich taste, and are highly nutritious. They are truly pollution-free, hormone-free, and residue-free, making them a pure, natural, green, and healthy food product. Chai chicken eggs can also be referred to as village or free-range eggs. Chai (or village) eggs come from chickens that are raised manually,…
Chongli potatoes are a specialty of Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. Commonly known as "yam" in the local area, Chongli-grown yams are characterized by their sandy texture, uniform size, and excellent taste. Chongli yams—commonly referred to as "potatoes"—owe their unique qualities such as a sandy flesh, consistent size...
Yangyuan Yellow Cake is a specialty of Yangyuan County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. The people of Yangyuan love this cake so much that they regard it as their staple food — it symbolizes celebrating the New Year every day and reaching new heights at every meal. Whether dining in a canteen or a farmhouse, there is always a plate of golden-yellow cake in front of each person. Everyone chats merrily and enjoys it heartily. People in the north eat yellow millet flour cakes, while those in the south...
Among the delicacies of Yangyuan, one that simply must be mentioned is the dog meat from Husanying Town. No one can say for sure when the tradition of eating dog meat began, but according to elders, it became popular shortly after Mu Guiying stationed her troops in Xi’an during her campaign. Dog meat can be prepared in many ways—roasted, stewed,…
Huhu Noodles Huhu Noodles are made from peas, which are roasted and then ground into flour. They are highly nutritious and have an excellent taste. Weizhou Tribute Rice & Weizhou Millet Weizhou millet was renowned as one of the nation’s “Four Famous Tribute Rices” during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its grains are smooth and golden in color. When cooked into congee, it becomes sticky yet loose, and when made into porridge, it is thin but thick in texture. It contains a variety of nutrients…
Yangyuan White Marble Carvings The Hengshan Carving Arts and Crafts Factory in Yangyuan County, Hebei Province, was established in 1993. With a long history and exquisite craftsmanship, the factory has upheld the principles of quality first and reputation foremost as its business philosophy for over a decade. The factory is located on Xinjian Road in the county town of Yangyuan, known as the hometown of humanity in Hebei’s Nihaiwan area. Yangyuan County lies 18…
Founded in 1993, Huamei Carved Craftworks Factory in Yangyuan County, Hebei Province, boasts a long history and exquisite craftsmanship. For over a decade, the factory has adhered to the principles of quality first and reputation foremost as its core business philosophy. It is located in Xicheng Town, Yangyuan County, known as the cradle of humanity. Yangyuan County lies 180 kilometers west of Beijing and enjoys convenient transportation, with the Beijing-Da…
Yangyuan Parrot Green Beans are a specialty of Yangyuan County in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. Renowned both domestically and internationally, Yangyuan's Parrot Green Beans are prized for their thin skins, plump kernels, delicious taste, rich nutrition, full grains, and excellent performance in natural pigment extraction. Produced in the Yangyuan area, they get their name from their color, which resembles that of a parrot’s feathers. Yangyuan Parrot…