Rainbow Trout: A species of the Salmonidae family, rainbow trout is a highly prized fish. Originally native to the mountain stream waters of the Shasta Mountains on the west coast of California, USA, it was later domesticated. The rainbow trout in China was introduced from Korea. This valuable fish gets its name from the rainbow-like longitudinal stripe along both sides of its body. Renowned worldwide for its rich nutritional value, …
Free-range chicken eggs: Laiyuan County boasts fresh air, a good ecological environment, and no pollution. Most chicken coops are built in the mountains, far from populated areas, giving the chickens plenty of space to roam and strong resistance to disease, resulting in high-quality eggs.…
Buckwheat Noodles: The buckwheat noodles in Laiyuan have a bitter-sweet flavor with a unique fragrance and a chewy texture. They can be made into hand-pulled noodles, shaved noodles, cold noodles, or buckwheat jelly. Bitterness gives rise to sweetness, sweetness produces saliva, and saliva relieves internal heat. They are considered one of the best health foods for people with diabetes. …
Laiyuan features diverse terrain and significant climate variations, with a wide variety of crops. In addition to corn, millet, and beans, there are also foxtail millet, buckwheat, and other grains typically grown as a single annual crop. These crops have long growth cycles, receive strong sunlight, and experience large diurnal temperature differences, resulting in high-quality yields. Since farming is done only once a year, rural residents have plenty of spare time throughout the year to focus on refining their diets, experimenting with different dishes, and turning coarse grains into refined meals...
Originating from Dingzhou, Hebei Province. It has a medium build, sturdy physique, with adult boars averaging 202 kilograms in weight and 149 centimeters in length; adult sows average 135 kilograms in weight and 130 centimeters in length. The structure is well-proportioned, with good integration of all body parts. The head is of moderate size, the snout is relatively long, the forehead has few and shallow wrinkles, the ears are medium-sized and forward-facing, …
Baiyangdian reed mats have long been famous for their large production volume, high quality, and nationwide sales. In 1981, traces of reed mats were discovered at the Shangpo site in Rongcheng, near Baiyangdian, dating back over three thousand years. According to the *Annals of Anxin County*, during the Tang and Song dynasties, Baiyangdian reed mats were already being offered as local specialty tributes to the imperial court. During the Tang Dynasty, “three thousand mats” were tributed…
Baiyangdian River Crab is a specialty of Anxin County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The crab is delicious and highly nutritious. Fishing for river crabs during their plumpest season offers a nostalgic, playful experience, and savoring their rich, tender meat is truly unforgettable. In Anxin County, Baoding, Hebei, efforts to transform the fishing industry have been accelerated, and a strong brand strategy has been implemented, enabling Baiyangdian Crab—one of the “Three Famous Crabs of China”—…
White Yangtze River Prawns are a specialty of Anxin County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The White Yangtze River Prawn (scientific name: Macrobrachium nipponense) is a traditional species native to the Baiyangdian water area. Known for their thin shells and tender, delicious meat, White Yangtze River Prawns have historically been ranked among China’s three most prestigious sources of premium prawns. The White Yangtze River Prawn, scientifically named Macrobrachium nipponense, is a freshwater shrimp native exclusively to Japan and China…
Anxin Baiyangdian Century Egg is a specialty from Baiyangdian, located in Anxin County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. Baiyangdian boasts abundant water resources, and the ducks raised along its shores are large and flavorful. The century eggs made from these duck eggs feature translucent, glossy bodies in a tea-brown hue, with deep green yolks and pine-branch-like patterns on their surfaces. They have a fragrant and delicious taste, making them…
Distinctive Quality The most distinctive feature of Baiyangdian preserved duck eggs is that they release oil when cut open, with the yolk and egg white clearly separated in vibrant red and white. They have a delicious taste, not too salty nor bland. Baiyangdian preserved duck eggs have bluish-green shells, smooth and round in appearance, locally referred to as “Qingguo” in Baiyangdian. Preserved duck eggs have a long history in China and are widely loved by the public, commonly found in the market…
Located in the Baiyangdian water area of the central Hebei Plain, this region has long been abundant in fish and reeds, earning the title “Land of Fish and Reeds.” Baiyangdian covers 460,000 mu of water area, including 120,000 mu of reed fields, producing hundreds of thousands of tons of high-quality reeds annually. The reed strips are snowy white, tough yet pliable, and have fine fibers, making them ideal raw materials for the reed weaving industry. …
The Jiheli Bai Pig is China's first specially bred lean-meat-type pig composite line. It was a major research project during Hebei Province's Seventh and Eighth Five-Year Plans, jointly undertaken by the Dingzhou Breeding Pig Farm, Beijing Agricultural University, the Provincial Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute, Hebei Agricultural University, the Baoding Municipal Bureau of Animal Husbandry and Aquatic Products, and the State-owned Hangu Farm. The project commenced in 1987...
Dingzhou Pear is a specialty of Dingzhou City in Hebei Province, where it has been cultivated for a long time, and the local native Dingzhou pear variety has also been developed. The area’s exceptional natural conditions contribute to the high quality of Dingzhou Pears, which were even presented as tribute to the imperial court as early as the Qianlong reign period. Dingzhou Pears are known for being large, having thin skins, small seeds, tender flesh…
Braised Crispy Fish is a traditional delicacy of Zhuozhou. The fish is cleaned and neatly arranged on a bed of scallions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and other seasonings. The prepared broth is poured into the fish pot, covering the fish, after which refined salt is sprinkled on top. Once the pot is simmered to completion, the fish bones and flesh become tender and falling-apart, with a delicious taste and unique flavor.…
Crispy Fried Flatbread is a distinctive local specialty dish from Zhuozhou. The flatbread is made from mung bean flour and resembles a type of pancake. The flatbread is cut into inch-long strips, then deep-fried in warm oil until golden brown and removed. A wok is prepared with scallions and garlic, and a sauce made of vinegar, salt, sugar, ginger, and cornstarch is added. The fried flatbread is then added to the wok and flipped several times before serving.
Named in honor of their sworn brotherhood, this liquor is said to be the bond-drink shared by Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei during their Peach Garden Oath, with a brewing history of over a thousand years. Zhang Fei Family Liquor has a smooth and mellow taste with a rich aroma, and is highly favored by guests from Japan and Korea (Zhuozhou)...
Zhuozhou is known as the hometown of carpets and tapestries, boasting a long history of weaving. The brocade tapestries are richly colored, elegant, and classic in style, with exquisitely fine weaving craftsmanship and a unique artistry. There are over 3,000 specifications and more than 500 patterns. Among them, the 300-count brocade tapestry has twice won back-to-back national "Golden Cup Awards" at the Hundred Flowers Awards;…
Zhuozhou Tribute Rice, also known as Zhuozhou Imperial Rice, has been cultivated in Zhuozhou for over 1,300 years. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been presented as tribute to emperors of successive dynasties, hence the name “Imperial Rice.” The rice is as white as jade and crystal clear. When cooked, the grains remain long and unbroken. Even if the cooked rice is dried and recooked, its color and flavor remain unchanged. The reason why Zhuozhou rice was favored by…
Zhongshan Pine Resin Wine is a specialty of Dingzhou City, Baoding, Hebei Province. Made primarily from yellow millet and blended with precious Chinese herbs such as notoginseng, codonopsis, and almonds, and brewed using the natural mineral water from Heilong Spring, it is hailed as “liquid cake” and offers certain health benefits. Pine resin wine is a type of alcoholic beverage, much like yellow wine or white...
Hand-torn Sausage from Yuxianglin. The prepared sausages are torn into small segments of about two centimeters each and heated in the microwave for 2–3 minutes before eating. Because the sausages are hand-torn, the uneven cross-section helps release the aroma and gives a fresh impression. Moreover, the sausages are made using traditional methods and carefully processed with over ten kinds of natural spices…