Zepan Village is an ancient settlement on the culturally rich land of Tangyao, featuring typical wetland conditions ideal for growing both large and small white lotus roots. The Longyao Zepan lotus root is a variety of large white lotus root, with a snow-white, jade-like appearance. It has a slender yet firm shape, and its holes are arranged in an extremely regular pattern—one large central hole surrounded by six smaller ones, all oval-shaped. Grown abundantly in Zepan Village, Longyao, it is thus named “Longyao Zepan Lotus Root.” Unlike other types, when broken, the Zepan lotus root exhibits fine, silk-like threads—much like a silkworm spinning silk—and makes a crisp sound upon hitting the ground, reminiscent of jade shattering. When tasted, it is sweet, crisp, juicy, and thick. The cut sections remain unchanged in color for days and can be soaked in water for a month without spoiling. While most lotus roots have six holes, and some rare varieties have seven, only the Longyao Zepan variety uniquely features this trait. Rather than being grown in ponds, these lotus roots are cultivated in fields enclosed on flat land, irrigated entirely by well water. Due to the unique soil and water conditions, coupled with careful cultivation by local farmers, this lotus root stands out from the rest. Longyao Zepan lotus roots won gold awards at the Shouguang Vegetable Trade Fair in Shandong in 2002 and 2005, the Langfang Agricultural Products Expo in 2007, and the 12th International Vegetable Expo in Shouguang, Shandong in 2011.
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Soybeans, also known as soya beans, originated in China, as can be proven by a wealth of ancient Chinese texts. In “Records of the Grand Historian” (Shiji), compiled by Han historian Sima Qian (145–93 BC), the first chapter titled “The Basic Annals of the Five Emperors” states: “The Flame Emperor sought to subdue the feudal lords, but they all turned to the Yellow Emperor. The Yellow Emperor then cultivated virtue, strengthened his army, regulated the five elements, grew the five grains, and brought peace to the people...” Sima Qian also wrote in Volume 27 of Shiji: “From Pu to Xia Pu, there are beans (shu),” indicating that beans were already being cultivated during the time of the Yellow Emperor. Zhu Shaohou, in the editor’s preface to “A History of Ancient China,” noted the economic and cultural development during the Shang Dynasty (1600–1100 BC): “The main crops mentioned in the oracle bone inscriptions include millet, sorghum, foxtail millet, wheat (barley), wheat (common), millet (broomcorn), rice, and beans (soybeans).” Bu Mohua pointed out: “In China, the Shang Dynasty prior to 1000 BC had oracle bone script, though the records were very limited. Among the crops, those identified include millet, sorghum, beans, wheat, rice, and mulberry—crops that were the primary staples for people’s livelihoods at the time.” Yan Kejun, in his compiled work “Complete Prose of the Pre-Qin, Qin, Han, Three Kingdoms, Six Dynasties” (Volume 1), stated: “Soybeans grow under the locust tree. They come from the valley of Ju Stone. They bloom in ninety days and ripen in sixty, taking a total of one hundred and fifty days to mature, and should not be planted in the year of Mao.”
Wu's Sesame Seed Cake originated during the Jingyou era of the Northern Song Dynasty, initially called "steamed cake" before being renamed "Wu Dalang Sesame Seed Cake." It gained widespread fame after being featured in two classic literary masterpieces, "Water Margin" and " - ". The Wu Dalang Sesame Seed Cake boasts a golden, crispy, and fragrant exterior with an appealing shape that stimulates the appetite. Over the years, through continuous innovation and...
Wusong Liquor Qinghe County Wusong Family Liquor Industry Co., Ltd., established in 1970, is located on Wusong East Street in Qinghe County. To the north lies the ancient Yellow River route of Qingliang River, to the east are the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, with the Qingdao-Yinchuan Expressway running through the city. Its superior geographical environment, abundant resources, well-connected transportation network, and vast markets for raw materials and sales...
Qinghe Millet Millet, also known as millet grain, has long been used by many women in northern China as a nourishing food mixed with brown sugar after childbirth. Millet congee is highly nutritious and is often praised as the “substitute for ginseng soup.” Because millet does not require refining, it retains a wealth of vitamins and minerals. The Vitamin B1 content in millet can be several times that of rice;...
Qinghe has seemingly become synonymous with domestic cashmere. The development of Qinghe cashmere may have been partly by chance, but also partly inevitable. This includes the visionary leadership of successive Qinghe authorities as well as the tireless efforts of various cashmere enterprises. Qinghe cashmere has written one of the most significant chapters in China’s cashmere industry. Hebei Qinghe Cashmere...
Linxi asparagus is a specialty of Linxi County in Xingtai City, Hebei Province. With over a decade of history and experience in cultivating asparagus, Linxi County has mastered mature farming techniques. The asparagus produced here boasts rich nutrient accumulation, fine fiber, good color, and high quality, making it highly popular in the market. Located in the Heilonggang Basin of Hebei, Linxi County has a climate with little rainfall but abundant sunshine, and vast areas of alluvial land from old riverbeds that are well-suited for asparagus growth, offering great development potential.
Uncle Wu’s Fat Guy Pancake Rolls are a specialty of Linxi County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. Uncle Wu’s Fat Guy is a time-honored halal brand specializing in soy sauce beef. Their main offerings include soy sauce beef pancake rolls, soy sauce beef, spiced beef tendon, soy sauce tripe, roasted lamb leg, and soy sauce tendons. Among these, the soy sauce beef pancake roll has become a local signature snack in Linxi, often simply referred to as the “Pancake Roll.”…
Originating in Jianzhong Town, Linxi County, Hebei Province during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, these hollow hand-pulled noodles are hollow as bamboo, fine as hair, and long as silk, with diameters no more than 1 millimeter and the thinnest reaching just 0.1 millimeters. Rich in calcium, iron, vitamins, protein, and other nutrients essential for the human body, they became a favorite in ancient imperial courts and continue to be cherished today...
The "Linxi Big Purple Dates" are flat and round in shape, with an attractive appearance. Their skin is thin, deep purple-red in color, the flesh is thick, and the pit is small. These purple dates are rich in nutrients. Fresh dates contain 20%–36% sugar, while dried dates contain 55%–70% sugar. They also contain a variety of mineral elements and amino acids, boast high vitamin content—especially vitamin C—and are known as the "natural vitamin pill." …
Er Ge Pancake Rolls have gained widespread popularity and praise among consumers for their high quality. From working-class citizens to the wealthy elite, everyone comes to try Er Ge Pancake Rolls, driving its reputation ever higher. Take the beef pancake roll as an example: its main ingredients are flour, beef, and cooking oil, but the production process is extremely refined. First…
Handmade, fine and short in shape, ready in just minutes when cooked, featuring a variety of flavors—most are savory—and especially suitable for the elderly and children. Can be enhanced with seasonings like vinegar for even more delicious taste…
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Nangong leek is a specialty of Nangong City, Xingtai, Hebei Province. With a long history of cultivation, Nangong leeks benefit from the region’s unique soil and climate conditions, producing leeks that are known for their superior quality, tenderness, thick leaves, and delicious taste—making them highly popular among consumers. The cultivation of Nangong leeks dates back many years, but due to low profitability, they were mostly grown for personal or family consumption. There was once a local saying that...
“Silver Palace” ginned cotton from Nangong is produced in a county-level city that is recognized as a national high-quality cotton base, among the top 100 cotton-producing counties/cities in China, and known as the “Hometown of Cotton” in Hebei Province. In February 2000, the city registered the trademark “Silver Palace” with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. In the same year, this brand of ginned cotton was honored as one of the nation’s “Top Ten Famous Brands” by the National Branded Cotton Evaluation Committee. In 2001…
Nangong Smoked Sausage, originating from Nangong City in Xingtai, Hebei Province, is a beloved snack among locals. Made from high-quality pork, it is proportionally mixed with fresh eggs, pure mung bean starch, shredded ginger, and small-milled sesame oil to form a porridge-like mixture, which is then stuffed into casings. After being boiled in a seasoned broth, it is smoked over sawdust fire until it turns a purplish-red color. The exterior is further coated with sesame oil, resulting in a fragrant, non-greasy taste with no fishy flavor. It can be stored for days without spoiling, making it highly popular among the public.
Nangong in Hebei Province is a major agricultural city with a long-standing tradition of jujube cultivation. In rural areas, nearly every household plants a few jujube trees. According to data from the forestry department, the city has approximately 500,000 jujube trees planted in home gardens, covering nearly 10,000 mu of land, predominantly the Large Purple Jujube variety. Before 2007, “Nangong Large Purple Jujubes” had always been…
Nangong is a major agricultural city with a long-standing tradition of growing jujubes. In rural areas, almost every household plants a few jujube trees. According to data from the forestry department, the city has approximately 500,000 jujube trees grown in home gardens, covering nearly 10,000 mu of land, most of which are large purple jujubes. Before 2007, “Nangong Large Purple Jujubes” had always been regarded as a traditional fruit and local specialty of the city, without establishing itself as a true branded product.