The Golden Silk Jujube is a distinctive industry in the rural economy of Xianxian. The county Party committee and government have made the development of intercropping jujubes with grain a strategic measure to enrich the people and strengthen the county, planning to develop an area of 600,000 mu. Currently, the county’s intercropped jujube area has reached 500,000 mu, of which 200,000 mu are already bearing fruit. The annual production of red jujubes reaches 50 million kilograms, with a total output value...
Craftsmanship: A wide variety of stitching techniques are used, with around 20 methods currently employed, such as willow ridge, layered flowers, padded stitch, dam work, inlay appliqué, flower shifting, and wire twisting. The stitches must be tight, neat, shallow, and even. “Tight” means the embroidery thread is securely fastened to both the lace edge and the base fabric, ensuring that floral pieces lie flat without lifting. “Neat” refers to consistent stitch lengths. “Shallow” indicates that the thread should only secure the seam where the floral piece meets the base fabric…
Craftsmanship: Materials are selected meticulously—corn husks, bulrush, wheat straw, flaxleaf fleabane, and triangular grass must be clean, straight, pure white, and have long stems. The entire weaving process is done by hand. When starting, the warp threads should be thin to ensure tight twists; for six-straight products, they must remain straight with evenly spaced needles. For round products, the texture must be clear, and additional stitches must be added in an orderly manner...
Most people in Cangzhou probably know about Wobei Sausage. In fact, the authentic Wobei Sausage is truly unforgettable. When I was a kid back in my hometown, I didn’t think it was anything particularly special. After all, we people from Cangzhou had easy access to authentic Wobei Sausage, and since we ate it often as kids, it didn’t seem that unique. But when I grew up and went to school elsewhere…
Suining Chinese chives are a specialty of Suining County, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. Suining is located on the Haihe River alluvial plain, featuring flat terrain and fertile land. It is an important production area for grain, cotton, vegetables, and fruits in North China. Currently, the county has 140,000 mu of vegetable cultivation area, including 40,000 mu of pollution-free Chinese chives. In recent years, Suining County in Hebei Province has…
Suining Crisp Pear is a specialty of Suining County, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. Known for its delicate luster, juicy and sweet taste, superior quality, and scientific cultivation, Suining Crisp Pear is sold both domestically and internationally as the finest among Chinese crisp pears, and commands the highest price nationwide. Suining is the hometown of crisp pears, where the fruit is renowned for its delicate luster, juicy and sweet taste, premium quality, and...
Wuqiao Old Tofu is made using a very special method. While tofu pudding (doufunao) is considered a quick-prep dish, old tofu is crafted with great care, resulting in a high-quality product. The key difference lies in the broth—while tofu pudding is typically served with a light soy sauce water base, the broth for old tofu is absolutely refined, simmered carefully with several ingredients...
Wuqiao is recognized as a "National High-Quality Cotton Export Base County" and one of the "Top 100 Cotton Counties in China." The cultivation of cotton in Wuqiao has a history of over 630 years, with approximately 300,000 mu of cotton planted across the county every year. Wuqiao cotton is known for its “eight highs and two lows,” meaning high grade, high maturity, high color purity, high elasticity in hand feel, high fiber uniformity, …
Ingredients: Buy one free-range chicken from the market. Seasonings (for one chicken): one bag of Pixian bean paste, scallions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, Chinese prickly ash, several dried chili peppers, and a few star anise. Method: 1. Chop the chicken into pieces and wash them, removing all the yellow fat inside the chicken; 2. Blanch the chicken in boiling water, and as soon as it boils, use chopsticks to lift out the pieces one by one and drain them...
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Wuqiao Palace Noodles are a specialty of Wuqiao County in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. These noodles are highly nutritious, delicious, fine and even in texture with hollow centers. They have a glossy, snow-white color, can withstand high heat without getting mushy, and hold their texture well even when reheated. They are convenient to eat, suitable as both a staple and a side dish, and can be served either cold or in hot soup. The hand-pulled noodle-making technique of Wuqiao…
Du Sheng Buns originated from Tianjin and evolved after being introduced in the 31st year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1905), boasting a history of 80 years to date. In 1954, the Du Sheng Supply and Marketing Cooperative implemented a public-private partnership with private bun shops. In 1974, the cooperative’s bun shop created a unique new variety of buns based on the original recipe. Du Sheng Buns...
Cangzhou is located in the eastern part of the North China Plain, yet it has the Mengcun Hui Autonomous County within its jurisdiction. The Hui people are a major ethnic group here, so it’s no surprise that snacks featuring beef and mutton are common. Here’s a scene from the streets of Cangzhou: drinking sheep intestine soup. You’ll see a large pot bubbling with sheep intestines and offal, with people around...
Sweet and tangy, and adorable in appearance, just like Cangzhou’s signature dish—Always Smiling. This dish is made with golden-thread jujubes and white sugar. The pits are first removed from the jujubes, then a mixture of sugar and flour is stuffed inside and steamed until cooked. When you take a bite, the sugar is sweet while the jujube has a subtle tartness beneath the sweetness, creating a mouthfeel reminiscent of first love—sweetness that comes straight from the heart…
Do you know how to eat lamb bones? Go to Cangzhou and see their way of enjoying them—it’ll make your mouth water. When the lamb bones arrive, there are two big plates piled high with a yellowish-black mix of lamb spine bones, tail bones, and rib bones, each plate weighing four or five pounds. Watch how they eat: they grab the bones with both hands, plant their feet in a wide stance, lean back with their backs arched like drawing a bow, and plunge their mouths into the bones as if filling a chasm…
In Cangzhou, those who have eaten sheep intestine skewers often share this experience: the first time, they eat with their eyes closed—afraid of the gaminess; the second time, they squint—savoring the flavor; the third time, they stare wide-eyed—indulging in the treat. Truly, the more you eat, the more addictive it becomes, and the more you crave it. The peak season for sheep intestine skewers is winter. Just look—vendors selling them…
Cangzhou Golden Silk Jujubes are rich in nutrients and make for a premium tonic food. Analysis shows that 100g of fresh jujubes contain 23.2g of carbohydrates, 430.54kj of energy, 1.2g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 14mg of calcium, 23mg of phosphorus, and 0.5mg of iron. When dried into red dates, then...
Yanshan century egg is a specialty of Yanshan County, Cangzhou City, Hebei Province. Also known as runny-center pine-flower egg, it is named for the pine branch-like patterns on its shell and its creamy, runny yolk. The egg white is translucent amber in color, while the yolk is reddish-brown or grayish-brown, offering a delicious and fragrant taste that makes it a fine delicacy at banquets. Yanshan pine-flower eggs have a long history and a unique...
In the third batch of “China’s Economic Forest Hometowns” named by the State Forestry Administration, Yan Mountain was officially designated as the “Hometown of Chinese Red Dates.” According to the Yan Mountain Forestry Bureau, during this naming event, a total of 73 counties (cities, districts) across the country received the designation, with six counties and cities in our province being among them. For Yan Mountain…
The white liquor “Dongdu Old Liquor” is the most distinctive. It can be purchased in Yanshan County and makes a great gift for family and friends. …