Paper flower products originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. There are seven major categories with over a hundred varieties, including paper flowers, silk flowers, straw flowers, gold and silver flowers, hemp velvet flowers, pull-flip flowers, and wax fruit flowers. The products are sold across the country and exported to overseas markets.…
Smoked Loach Smoked Loach is made by smoking loach with the fragrant aroma of sawdust until the fish turns a light brown color. It is characterized by a delicate fragrance, rich nutrition, no small bones, easy storage, and portability. …
The art of Chinese black pottery originated from the ancient Hemudu, Dawenkou, and Longshan cultures, boasting a splendid history of over seven thousand years. However, it was replaced and lost for nearly four thousand years after the advent of bronze ware. Originally everyday household items, black pottery gradually evolved into simple, solemn, elegant, and refined works of art, treasured in ancient royal courts…
Produced in Wangdu, Hebei. The middle layers of corn husks—selected for their moderate tenderness, fine fibers, and consistent color—are soaked in water, fumigated with sulfur, and spun before use. Wheat straws are split one by one into splints of varying lengths, widths, and thicknesses, then dyed in various colors. The designs are novel, the colors understated, and the products are resistant to heavy pressure, lightweight, and durable. Straw and jade braided...
Produced in Wangdu, Hebei. The cultivation of chili in Wangdu began during the Ming Dynasty. Legend has it that during the Hongwu era (1368–1398 AD) of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang appointed his fourth son, Zhu Di, as the Prince of Yan and sent him to lead troops on a northern campaign. The Prince swept through the north, vying for control of the Central Plains. Afterward, he left behind a scorched land. To replenish the population and restore production, the rulers...
Wuhe Jiu is a specialty of Dingxing County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. Crystal clear in appearance, it boasts a rich cellar aroma, pure and mellow taste, a sweet entry with a clean and refreshing finish, and a lingering, profound aftertaste. Wuhe Jiu has been awarded the status of a Geographical Indication Protected Product. Baoding Wuhe Jiu Co., Ltd. is located on the south side of Gu Yao Road, Dingxing County, Hebei Province, within the Beijing-Tianjin-Baoding triangular area, approximately…
Dingxing Eggplant Pancakes
Dingxing pastries feature pastry shells primarily in red and white, but vary in fillings and decorations: muffins are white with three embedded walnut kernels, filled with white sugar and sprinkled with pine nuts; rose cakes have red shells printed with six rose petals, mainly filled with white sugar and rose petals; minister’s cakes (taishi cakes) have white shells coated with sesame seeds and are filled with red bean paste; dragon-phoenix…
Cornmeal Cornmeal is one of the grain crops with the highest annual yield in Dingxing County. Recognized worldwide as the “golden crop,” cornmeal ranks first among cereal foods in terms of fat, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 content. It contains linoleic acid and vitamin E, which can help lower cholesterol levels in the body, thereby reducing the incidence of arteriosclerosis...
Yellow Corn Dingxing County produces large quantities of yellow corn every year. The corn is sweet in flavor and rich in nutrients. It contains a relatively high amount of crude fiber, which is 4-10 times higher than that in refined rice and flour. Yellow corn also has a large amount of magnesium, which can enhance intestinal peristalsis and promote the excretion of bodily waste. These components and functions of yellow corn are very beneficial for weight loss. …
Among the official dishes of Zhili cuisine, there is one called “Fried Crab Substitute.” As the name suggests, this dish offers the flavor of crab without using any actual crab meat. It is savory, slightly salty and sour, richly aromatic, and though not crab, it certainly tastes like it. This ingenious crab-flavored creation without any real crab was specially prepared by the chefs at Zhangjia Workshop, a renowned restaurant in Baoding—the capital of Zhili at the time—for Zeng Guofan, who served as the Zhili Viceroy. Legend has it that…
Dingxing Lihua Top Hats mainly produces top hats made from rabbit fur and wool felt, hat bodies, sewn hats, knitted hats, and summer straw hats. The group company currently has total assets of 180 million yuan, annual export earnings of 6.05 million US dollars, and an annual production of 4.5 million wool and rabbit fur top hats and hat bodies, with an export rate of 85%. Dingxing Lihua...
Grown in Dingxing, Hebei. Shaped like a chicken heart, the flesh is pure white, soft and juicy, with no skin or pit. The seeds are edible and have a fragrant taste when chewed. The flavor is sweet and sour with a refreshing finish. These strawberries are highly nutritious, rich in protein, fat, calcium, iron, vitamins, and more. They help stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and strengthen the body’s resistance. They can be enjoyed fresh...
Red Star Erguotou Baijiu is produced in Xushui County, Baoding, using traditional brewing techniques. The process involves steaming the raw materials and additives separately, fermenting at low temperatures, slow distillation, discarding the heads and tails of the distillate, and aging the spirit to achieve refined quality. Thanks to its crystal-clear appearance, fragrant aroma, rich and mellow taste, smooth and refreshing mouthfeel,...
Qi Pollen Features: Fine and tender in texture, rich in starch, snow-white in color, low in fiber, and slightly bitter in taste. Main uses: Clears heat, promotes body fluids, reduces swelling, and expels pus.…
Qijiesui Features: Tightly packed, emerald green in color, fragrant aroma, and a cool, pungent taste. Primary uses: Relieves exterior symptoms, disperses wind, and promotes eruption of rashes. …
Qi Job's Tears Features: Large, round grains with a white color like jade, known as the "plant pearl" of Anguo. Main uses: Both medicinal and edible. Medicinal: Strengthens the spleen, drains dampness, removes impediment and stops diarrhea, clears heat and drains pus. Edible: Used in porridge, cakes, etc.…
Qiyam Yam Characteristics: (Smooth-surface yam) When simmered in boiling water at a constant temperature, the broth remains clear without clouding, the shape holds, the cylinder is smooth, and the color is white as jade. Main uses: Both medicinal and edible. Medicinal: Tonifies the spleen and stomach, generates fluids to benefit the lungs, and nourishes the kidneys. Edible: Commonly used food for people with diabetes. …
Qing sand ginseng. Features: thick, straight roots without branches or fuzz, known as "Incense Stick." Listed as a top-grade herb in the Shen Nong's Herbal Classic. Main uses: both medicinal and edible. Medicinal: nourishes yin, clears lungs, benefits stomach, and promotes body fluids. Edible: sand ginseng cakes, sand ginseng noodles, etc.…
Qi Baizhi Characteristics: Cone-shaped, hard as iron, white as jade, and rich in aroma. According to *Records of Chinese Materia Medica*, those produced in Anguo, Hebei are called “Qi Baizhi.” The *Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines* states that Xing’an Baizhi originates from “Qi Baizhi.” Main uses: Both medicinal and edible. Medicinal: Dispels wind and dampness…