"Donkey meat — 'If dragon meat is the best in heaven, then donkey meat is the best on earth'" is the highest praise people have for donkey meat. Many regions, including western Shandong, southeastern Shandong, northern Anhui, western Anhui, northwestern Henan, southeastern Shanxi, northwestern Shanxi, northern Shaanxi, and Hebei, have developed unique traditional foods and local delicacies. Examples include Hejian donkey meat baked pancakes, Guangrao stewed donkey meat, Baoding donkey meat rolls...
Dingzhou Jade Artifacts During the Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties periods (221 BC – 589 AD), jade artifacts from the Qin and Han dynasties developed rapidly. Notable examples include those unearthed from the Western Han Dynasty tomb of Liu Sheng in Mancheng, Hebei; the Pingling Tomb of Emperor Zhao of the Western Han in Xianyang, Shaanxi; the Weiling Tomb of Emperor Yuan of the Western Han in Xianyang, Shaanxi; the tomb of Liu Yan, the King of Zhongshan Jian during the Eastern Han, in Ding County, Hebei; the tomb of Liu Chang, the King of Zhongshan Mu in Ding County, Hebei…
Stuffed Intestine Stew The local version of stuffed intestine stew in Dingzhou is a world apart from the 2-yuan-per-jin version you find in Baoding. This one has plenty of meat, a bouncy texture, and especially when heated, it has a slightly sticky feel. The meat is chewy and incredibly delicious, with a generous amount of sesame oil added—it’s absolutely scrumptious...
"Deer Brand" chili oil from Dingxing is renowned for its premium ingredients, meticulous production, delightfully spicy flavor, and uniquely delicious taste. It quickly gained popularity across the country, earned widespread fame, and soon developed into a unique local specialty of Dingxing. It attracted customers with its good quality and affordable price, as well as authenticity. Many locals who sought livelihoods in Beijing, Tianjin, and other regions often used this product...
Zhuanlu Tofu: Zhuanlu Tofu is famous for its delicious taste, tenderness, and delicate texture, making it a favorite among many. It is made by coagulating soybean milk without any additives, making it a pure green food. The renowned Dingzhou Mixed Vegetable Dish would not be complete without Zhuanlu Tofu…
Dingzhou Braised Meat Patty: Also known as pork sausage, this dish is delicious because it is made from carefully selected lean pork and Dingzhou’s specially prepared yam flour, resulting in a richly flavored yet non-greasy treat. Dingzhou Buckwheat Cake: A rustic specialty loved by city dwellers looking to break away from rich and extravagant flavors. Made from refined buckwheat flour, it is especially favored for its extremely low sugar content...
Ding porcelain is one of the five famous types of ancient Chinese ceramics, originating from present-day Quyang in Hebei Province. It flourished for several hundred years from the Tang to the Yuan dynasty. Named after Dingzhou, the jurisdiction under which Quyang was during the Song dynasty, it is called Ding porcelain. The *Guiqian Zhi* (歸潛志) contains a casual remark: “Dingzhou’s floral ceramic cups, whose whiteness is unmatched under heaven.” In addition to white, it also comes in black, purple, red, and green, most of which are formed through high-temperature kiln transformations. The decoration of Ding porcelain…
Steel mesh weaving originated from the traditional craft of weaving silk gauze and later evolved into producing various types of steel mesh for industrial and agricultural use. Metal wire mesh production in Liusu has a history of over 100 years, leading to the formation of a specialized steel mesh weaving market. Its products are sold across the country and exported to more than ten countries in Southeast Asia. Currently, four specialized villages and factories in Liusu, Lixinzhuang, Qibu, and Taipingzhuang...
Flat Persimmons from Mancheng are large, sweet, and have an average weight of 250 grams per fruit, with the largest reaching up to 610 grams. The fruits are beautifully colored, highly nutritious, sweet, and juicy. They can be eaten fresh, used for making wine or vinegar, or processed into dried persimmons and persimmon juice. These fruits offer various health benefits, such as strengthening the spleen, improving digestion, moistening the intestines, lowering blood pressure, promoting bowel movements, stopping bleeding, and counteracting alcohol toxicity...
Snow peaches originated in Lingshi Village, Mancheng County. The fruit is round or oblong, with a small pointed tip at the top, a distinct suture, symmetrical sides, and an attractive appearance. The skin is pale yellowish-white, and the flesh is milky white with a small pit. The flesh is fine-textured and firm, with little juice, a fragrant aroma, semi-freestone, high quality, and good storability. Under normal room temperature, they can be stored for about 40…
Chunbula, also known as Xuelihong (snow vegetable), is one of the Three Treasures of Baoding. Once pickled, it remains tender without developing fibrous or woody textures, nor does it acquire any bitter taste. It retains a fresh, bright green color and is an invaluable vegetable during the winter and spring seasons. Pickled Chunbula is suitable for making preserved vegetables, eating raw, or stir-frying, making it a highly popular vegetable among both urban and rural residents. (Baoding…)
The mopan persimmon tree is a perennial deciduous tree. Its fruits are exceptionally large, with an average weight of 250 grams per fruit and a maximum of up to 450 grams. The fruit is flat and round, resembling a grindstone, hence the name "mopan persimmon." The peel of the mopan persimmon is orange-yellow to orange-red, bright and clean, while the flesh is yellow, soft in texture with few fibers,…
Nandayuan Township is located in the southern part of Baoding’s South District, covering a total area of 17.2 square kilometers. It administers 17 administrative villages, including Yaoshang Village. The township currently has a total population of 26,405, of which 20,216 are agricultural residents, and the arable land area amounts to 6,000 mu. In recent years, the Party Committee and government of Nandayuan Township have optimized the development…
Baoding's candied hawthorn skewers are famous throughout the province. As early as the Song and Ming dynasties, there were single hawthorn fruits coated in sugar, known as "sugar piles." By the Qing dynasty, for the sake of convenience, skewered candied hawthorns became popular. Today, there are many varieties, including all-hawthorn skewers, hawthorn with red bean paste filling, hawthorn with mung bean paste filling, and more...
Ingredients – Main: 260g raw gluten, 50g fresh peas, 50g peeled winter bamboo shoots, 30g soaked wood ear mushrooms. Seasonings: 600g salad oil (approx. 90g used), 60g mushroom broth, 2g sugar, 50g dry starch, 6g wet starch, 3g MSG, 2g minced ginger, 50g light soy sauce. Cooking Process 1、…
“Baoding Wheat Paste,” first produced in the 10th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty, has a history of nearly 400 years. Known for its excellent quality and longstanding reputation, it is an ideal cooking condiment. Baoding’s sweet wheat paste is brewed from high-quality wheat flour. It is thick, sweet, reddish-brown in color, and so dense that when poured into a bowl and turned upside down, it does not spill. The traditional brewing process involves forming the flour into dough, steaming it, and then placing it…
The “Baoding Iron Balls” (commonly known as fitness balls) are not only entertainment tools but also serve a mass fitness function. The surface of the balls is shiny and bright, while their internal structure is complex—each ball contains smaller balls inside and is fitted with sound plates. They come in pairs, commonly referred to as “one male and one female.” When held and rotated in the hand, they produce varying tones, some high and some low, crisp and pleasant to the ear. They can not only...
China has a long and profound history of brewing, with diverse techniques. Located in southern Hebei Province, Handan City lies on the North China Plain and has long been known as the “Granary of Southern Hebei” and the “Hometown of Famous Liquors.” The region spans 114°–115° east longitude and 36°–37° north latitude, featuring a warm temperate continental monsoon climate with distinct seasons…
Flipping through the "Chinese Snacks" published by China Travel & Tourism Press, Baishouzhaohuoshao immediately stands out. When this famous dish is mentioned, people can't help but think of Yichunlou, a renowned restaurant in Baoding. It was the foremost among the Five Great Restaurants of Baoding during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, and one of its signature dishes was Baishouzhaohuoshao. This dish is prepared with great care—only select...
Produced in Baoding, Hebei. The raw materials use high-quality steel, and every process—from forging, groove cutting, steel adding, fire tempering, blade hammering, handle fitting, handle shaping, reheating, blade trimming, cold hammering, to knife opening, edge filing, back filing, softening the blade, quenching, adjusting the blade, sharpening the edge, handle installation, oiling, and packaging—is done entirely by hand with great precision. Features: …