The Gongyang apricot is a renowned produce of Nankou Village in Yangyuan County. According to villagers’ recollections, in the seventh year of the Republic of China, Venerable Master Menjing, a highly respected monk from Anqing Temple in Nankou Village, brought back an apricot sapling from Guangling County in Shanxi. He personally planted it in the vegetable garden in front of the temple. After careful cultivation, the tree blossomed and bore fruit four years later. The apricots it produced were extraordinarily large—each weighing around 3 liang—and…
Gecha Crispy Cake is a specialty of Cuigutun in Yangyuan County. There are no historical records about when this cake originated, but it had already gained widespread fame and popularity during the Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that during the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty, when Li Zengguang from Cuigutun served as the prefect of Binzhou, he presented Gecha Crispy Cake to the imperial court and received praise from Empress Dowager Cixi. Since then,...
The mung bean ga zha of Wanquan Town has a history of over a hundred years. Even today, its production process remains true to the traditional, entirely handcrafted method: first, high-quality mung beans are soaked in warm water, then manually rubbed to remove their skins. The skinned mung beans are then ground into bean milk, which is finally spread and heated on a pan until cooked. The key tool in making ga zha is…
Liugou Apricots are a specialty of Liugou Village, Jiubao Township, Wanquan County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. Jiubao Township in Wanquan County has closely integrated local resource advantages and regional characteristics to fully develop the traditional apricot industry under the "Liugou Apricots" brand, turning traditional apricot cultivation into an economic industry that enriches the region. The village of Liugou in Jiubao Township, Wanquan County, has been growing apricots for over 40…
Wanquan oats are a specialty of Wanquan County in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. Although oats are not grown locally, Wanquan has become China’s largest oat processing base and has been honored as the “Hometown of Chinese Oats.” Leveraging its status as the country’s top oat processing hub, Wanquan is committed to expanding and strengthening the oat processing industry, promoting the “Hometown of Chinese Oats” brand, …
Wanzheng Divine Water is natural mineral water that gushes from rock formations 2,000 meters underground. Tested by China's Ministry of Geology and Mineral Resources, it contains 17 minerals including selenium, calcium, magnesium, strontium, and metasilicic acid, making it a high-quality mineral water. Clinical trials conducted by Beijing Cancer Hospital and other research institutions have confirmed that it has significant therapeutic effects on skin diseases and gynecological conditions…
The fresh corn industry in Wanquan County boasts unique advantages: first, its geographical strengths—thanks to its distinctive location, soil, and climate, the quality of its fresh corn ranks the best in China; second, it has a gradually maturing processing cluster, with 19 specialized processing enterprises in the county, leading among all counties and districts nationwide; third…
A pie (translated as "pie" in Taiwan and mainland China, and as "批" only in Hong Kong—both terms originating from the English word "pie") is a baked dish consisting of a pastry crust wrapped around a filling. The filling can be various types of food such as meat, vegetables, fruits, and custards, and pies are mainly divided into two categories based on their fillings: savory pies and sweet pies. The way the filling is placed inside the pie...
Wanquan County has been recognized by the China Specialties Promotion and Publicity Committee as the "Hometown of Fresh Corn in China." Currently, the fresh corn industry ranks first among the four leading agricultural sectors in Wanquan. Fresh corn processing has become one of the top five major processing bases in the country. Wanquan County in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, boasts superior climate and soil conditions...
The county of Shangyi, renowned for its long history of truffle production, has earned yet another distinction. Recently, the conferment ceremony for the titles "Hometown of Chinese Truffles" and "Key County for Chinese Truffle Production" was grandly held at the Shangyi Truffle Center. It is understood that the production of truffles in the county has transitioned from the research phase to industrialized operations. Under the leadership of key enterprises, in 200…
Bred in Shangyi, Hebei. These cattle are highly resilient to extreme cold and heat, grow rapidly, and are easy to raise in extensive systems. They have a relatively short hindquarters and a well-proportioned build. Their coats are purple-red or red in color, with some having a star on the forehead, and white patches on the chest, belly, and udder. Most have horns that are dark yellow with black tips, shaped like a spread-out "eight" and pointing forward. The meat is tender and delicious, making it an excellent choice for gourmet dishes...
Zhangbei oats are a specialty of Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. These oats are made from high-quality barley grown in the pollution-free, unpolluted high-cold mountainous areas of Bashang at an altitude of over 1,500 meters. Low in fat, low in sugar, high in fiber, high in protein, and rich in essential amino acids, vitamins, linoleic acid, and mineral nutrients, this nutritional oat...
The Dry Branch Plum Blossom originates from Siberia and the Mongolian Plateau and has many names that reflect its unique characteristics and simple charm, such as Limonium bicolor, Fly-Dropping Flower, Alley Fly Stand, Salt Cloud Grass, and Flycatcher Grass. Similar in appearance to plum blossoms, the Dry Branch Plum features a color transition between pink and white, blooms without leaves, never fades, and never wilts. Both fresh and dried, the flowers remain uniquely beautiful, like spring all year round, earning them the title of “the immortal flower.”
They generally grow in deep mountain valleys at altitudes of 800 to 1,500 meters. White mushrooms are purely natural edible fungi, free from any pollution, and have a unique flavor. They contain protein, eight amino acids, and lysine—which is typically lacking in grains but is extremely abundant in white mushrooms. Lysine is beneficial for the physical development and intelligence of children…
A member of the Elaeagnaceae family. The branches are gray with thorns. Leaves are alternate, linear-lanceolate, covered with silvery scales. It grows in various types of soil and can be used as a sand-fixing plant. The fruit can be refined into sea buckthorn extract or made into beverages. In traditional Chinese medicine, sea buckthorn is used to treat coughs with excessive phlegm, amenorrhea, sore throat, and more...
Bashang potatoes, scientifically known as Solanum tuberosum, are commonly called "earth eggs" or "yam eggs." They are perennial underground stem herbaceous crops, mostly cultivated as one or two annual harvests nowadays. Originating from South America, potatoes are grown throughout China. They thrive in cool climates and prefer loose, fertile sandy soil…
Oats (commonly known as naked oats), renowned for their numerous health benefits, have long been held in high esteem. In China, they are primarily grown in the cold, high-altitude regions of the north. The Zhangbei area is the most prestigious production base for green, pollution-free oats and oat products. &nb…
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Zhangbei Grassland Red Cattle The Zhangbei Grassland Red Cattle were developed through long-term crossbreeding of dual-purpose Shorthorn bulls and Mongolian cows, known for their strong adaptability and ability to thrive on coarse feed. In 1985, they were officially named China Grassland Red Cattle after national approval. The current total population of Grassland Red Cattle has reached 140,000. In summer, they rely entirely on grazing on the grasslands, while in winter…
Bred in Zhangbei, Hebei. It has a well-proportioned and robust build, with a broad and suitable body frame. Its coat color is mainly chestnut, bay, or black. It has large, expressive eyes, upright ears, a relatively thick neck, solid hooves, and a gentle yet spirited temperament. Suitable for both draft and riding, it excels in both strength and speed. A team of two can pull a load of 2 tons, demonstrating enduring stamina and brisk movement. Its regular pulling power...